Memory Care Communities in Rocky River, Ohio

Memory Care costs in Rocky River start around $4,657 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Rocky River and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.

In Ohio, a state where approximately 220,000 people have Alzheimer's disease, Rocky River is home to 13 memory care facilities — two within the city limits and 11 located in nearby communities. These facilities serve the city's 20,216 residents, 23 percent of whom are age 65 and older. 

Memory care facilities in Ohio aren't typically stand-alone communities. Instead, they are located within assisted living facilities. All facilities in Rocky River, and the rest of the state, are licensed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Health to ensure residents continued well-being.

• The average cost of living in Rocky River is 18 percent higher than the state average and 7 percent higher than the national average. The higher cost of living might result in higher-than-average memory care costs, making it difficult for seniors on a low or fixed income to find an affordable option. Healthcare costs are also higher than average — about 6 percent higher than the state average and 1 percent higher than the U.S. average. 
  
• Seniors and their family members don't need to worry a lot about personal safety in Rocky River. The city's overall crime rate is 58 percent lower than the national average, which makes it safer than 94 percent U.S. cities. Compared with other Ohio communities, Rocky River has a crime rate that's 38 percent lower.
  
• Ohio is a state that's considered moderately tax-friendly to seniors. While Social Security income isn't taxed, withdrawals from retirement accounts are fully taxed at the state's rate of 2.97 percent. Seniors should also expect to pay partial income taxes on pension payments, both public and private.
  
• Rocky River has fairly moderate weather year-round. Seniors should expect summer highs in July to reach about 74 degrees Fahrenheit, and average low temperatures in January to dip down around 28 degrees Fahrenheit. However, its location, on the banks of Lake Erie, make the city prone to harsh wind and lake effect snow in the winter months, which could make it difficult for families to visit their loved ones at times.