Wooster has 27,000 residents and a large senior community that makes up 19% of the population. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 seniors nationwide have Alzheimer’s, a disease that comes in as the seventh leading cause of death in Ohio. This disease has had a similarly profound impact on seniors’ health in the Wooster region, with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that between 2016 and 2020, the number of local Alzheimer’s-related deaths went up by 39%. This outpaced the 23% increase across deaths from all causes.
Fortunately, the Wooster region has several memory care facilities for seniors and families seeking dementia care and treatment. These facilities often incorporate evidence-based programming to support residents' cognitive and physical health, along with dementia-informed dining programs, fitness classes and personal care services. Most memory care facilities have enclosed courtyards, and many feature open layouts to promote self-direction.
This guide highlights the pros and cons of choosing memory care services in Wooster and lists some of the free and low-cost resources that serve local seniors and families.
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939 Portage Road, Wooster, OH 44691
4.8
(20 reviews)
"It’s a pleasure to give the highest possible recommendation to Danbury Senior Living in Wooster, Ohio. My mother, who is 97, has been a resident there for a year, and the living environment, excellent care, and general sense of being a home-like envi..."
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1615 Cleveland Road, Wooster, OH 44691
4.3
(19 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Wooster. They seemed nice. The staff was informative and helpful, but I don't think my mom can afford that right now. The rooms were very nice, they were big enough for her to get around. The dining area was nice...."
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4041 Heritage Center Drive, Copley, OH 44321
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We toured Vitalia Senior Residences at Montrose. It's gorgeous. It's very high-end. The staff seems wonderful. We did eat food there. Their food was excellent and it's like a menu. They have regular China, silverware, cloth napkins, and menus so you ..."
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3430 Brunswick Lake Parkway, Brunswick, OH 44212
4.9
(16 reviews)
"The rooms and facility are always clean and well maintained. Although their jobs are challenging & complicated my experience is that the staff is receptive, compassionate and available to discuss concerns. I feel like the staff is genuinely concern..."
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4245 Glen Dr., Millersburg, OH 44654
4.8
(7 reviews)
"We are exceptionally pleased with the care Mom has received at Danbury Millersburg. From the paint colors on the walls to the quality of the staff, everything is top notch. The food is way above par with a tremendous amount of selections each day. Th..."
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100 High Point Drive, Medina, OH 44256
4.4
(22 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Medina South. The only thing that stopped me from having to go there was the location. It's just that the north one is going to be more convenient for us to visit, but I honestly was ready to move in there myself. I met a few of th..."
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100 Brookmont Road, Akron, OH 44333
4.4
(34 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Montrose. They have no pool, but they have two meals a day. It was very nice. I had lunch there and I had a hamburger. It was very good. As for activities, they have everything. They have an exercise room...."
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1046 North Jefferson Street, Medina, OH 44256
4.3
(10 reviews)
"My dad moved in. So far we've visited him outside, and it was kind of nice that we could see him, but other than peeking through his bedroom window I have no idea what the inside of the facility looks like. I think it's a good size for him; it's the ..."
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1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, OH 44805
"The Inn at Ashland Woods is a senior assisted living facility in Ashland County, Ohio that believes in providing each senior resident an unc..."
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635 N Huntington Street, Medina, OH 44256
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Echelon of Medina was great. It is a wonderful place. My husband was there for about three months. The facility is extremely friendly. They promote socialization. Meals are not served in the rooms, and you go down to a dining room, so you're soci..."
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2140 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
4.8
(9 reviews)
"I have been to Brethren Care Village several times to visit family and attend activities. The staff is always friendly and willing to help. They are also very well organized and efficient in setting up requests for special events. Really a great staf..."
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15028 Old Lincoln Way East, Dalton, OH 44618
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is in Shady Lawn Nursing & Rehabilitation. They're right on top of everything. It's a beautiful place. She likes the food. The rooms are really nice and not too small; they're nice-sized and clean. They have a therapy room, a beauty salon, ..."
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2000 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My father was in Brethren Care Village for six weeks and just passed away last Saturday. It was a wonderful place. I would recommend it. He was in the memory care. The care was excellent. The environment and the surrounding were wonderful. The rooms,..."
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5425 High Mill Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44646
3.7
(7 reviews)
"My father has been placed for 10 days now, and he is at Rose Lane Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He is in the memory care lockdown unit. I like that they are well staffed, and the staff are genuine and caring. The facility is very clean, and it ..."
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12200 Strausser St. NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
3.0
(25 reviews)
"I have been very impressed with the attentiveness and kindness of the staff in the memory unit at Chapel Hill, and the staff are skillful and knowledgeable as well. Furthermore, they respond to phone messages in a timely way. I would recommend Chape..."
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2.4
(5 reviews)
"The size of the room is nice and decent they clean your at least once a day if for any reason something happened and the room needs some cleaning don't hesitate to ask for at the front desk. the front desk are really helpful in anything you need they..."
READ MORE836 Jacoby Rd, Copley, OH 44321
"Legacy Living is nestled on a tree-lined street in Copley, Ohio, minutes from Interstate 77. Residents can satisfy their shopping and dining..."
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3522 Commercial Dr, Akron, OH, 44333, Akron, OH 44333
"At Greenfield Estates we strive to provide individuals living with cognitive impairment with a renewed sense of meaning and a chance to cont..."
READ MOREMemory care costs in Wooster average $5,998, which exceeds the state rate of $5,794 and the U.S. median of $5,625 by hundreds of dollars. Many cities in the region have lower monthly rates, including Lima, where rates come in at $5,754. Similarly, care costs in Wooster exceed monthly fees in Toledo by 14% and care costs in Columbus by 17%. On the other hand, Wooster may be a budget-friendly alternative to memory care in Canton, where facilities charge $6,131 for care.
Wooster
$5,998
Ohio
$5,795
United States
$5,625
Canton
$6,131
Lima
$5,754
Columbus
$5,106
Toledo
$5,274
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Residential dementia care facilities in Wooster charge an average monthly rate of $5,998.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Ohio page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.
Memory care facilities in Wooster charge $5,998 per month for care. While this amount offers a 10% reduction from the cost of local nursing home services, other senior care options tend to be lower. For example, assisted living rates come in 20% below the cost of memory care, and seniors pay about 24% less for in-home care and specialized home health care.
Memory Care
$5,998
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,576
Assisted Living Facility
$4,798
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,631
Note: Data for Wooster was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Mansfield, was used instead.
Wooster and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Wooster, please visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.
In Wooster, memory care communities comply with the Ohio Department of Health’s rules for residential care facilities. While the state doesn’t enforce additional rules for facilities that provide dementia care beyond standard assisted living regulations, many memory care facilities follow additional guidelines for security, staff training and care planning.
Wooster-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
KJTNorma
5.0
Review of Danbury Wooster
Mom transitioned into memory care at the beginning of this year at after several years in independent living at Danbury Wooster. The Wooster leadership team told us when she first moved in that...
Provider response
Hello, We are so grateful to hear that your mom is thriving at Danbury Wooster! Our team works diligently to provide the best experience for our residents and their families in everything we do. We...
Memory Care
Jim Pfander
5.0
Review of Danbury Wooster
My wife has been a resident of Danbury Wooster’s Memory Care Unit for almost two years. This review describes my experience. The “face” of Danbury are the “aides.” They will come to know your...
Memory Care
mcoburn
5.0
Review of Danbury Wooster
Danbury is a wonderful place for my husband to be. Everyone is so friendly and I know my husband is getting wonderful care in memory care. The rooms are kept so clean. The staff really care about...
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