Memory Care Communities in Orem, Utah

Memory Care costs in Orem start around $3,400 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 Orem 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 Utah page.

Orem is located in the north-central region of Utah, a state it's reported that roughly 31,000 seniors have Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that is primarily diagnosed in older adults age 65 and over. Orem's senior community makes up over 9 percent of the population of 98,000 people.

Local families looking for memory care for their senior loved one will find one memory care community in Orem and another 10 in nearby cities like Spanish Fork and Payson. While memory care facilities may occupy their own dedicated building, most are situated with Type II assisted living facilities. These facilities are licensed by the Department of Health, Facility Licensing and Certification.

• Utah is among the few states that fully tax all retirement income, including Social Security benefits and public pensions. This may affect how much money can be put toward memory care in Orem. 
• The air quality in Utah County is very poor, which may exacerbate conditions like cardiovascular disease, asthma and lung cancer. The American Lung Association gave Utah County an F for ozone pollution and an F for short-term particle pollution.
• Orem's violent crime and property crime rates are a little lower than the U.S. median, which may provide peace of mind for families moving their loved one to memory care here. On a 100-point scale, with a low score indicating a low crime rate, violent crime in Orem is 24.7, compared to the national average of 31.1, and the property crime rate is 37.2, compared to the national average of 38.1.
• Living costs in Orem are a little higher than the national average, with healthcare costs, in particular, coming in about 4 percent higher here than elsewhere in the country. This may be a concern for families with a tight memory care budget.