The charming suburban city of Strongsville has a small-town feel while being within easy reach of the big-city amenities of Cleveland. About 20 percent of Strongsville residents are age 65 or older, and in a state with about 220,000 seniors who have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, this means there is a need for memory care services. Fortunately, there are 28 memory care facilities located near Strongsville to serve this population, including four within the town boundaries.
Memory care services in Strongsville, as in all of Ohio, are not regulated separately from assisted living facilities. The Ohio Department of Health licenses all Residential Care Facilities (RCFs), which can then opt to offer specialized care to residents with dementia. Facilities that choose to offer services to a specific population, including individuals with dementia, must file a disclosure statement with the department of health that describes their facilities, mission and staff training.