Ohio memory care facilities and Alzheimer's care options

Discover Ohio Memory Care Homes

Alzheimer’s special care units in Ohio, which can also go by the terms dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, or memory care, are facilities that are specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with forms of dementia through the use of services and activities. They typically include specially trained staff in addition to other systems that constantly monitor residents to ensure their safety and prevent wandering.

Ohio Memory Care Home - Cost Comparison

Location	Monthly Minimum	Monthly Maximum
Cincinatti	$2,600	$9,780
Columbus	$1,925	$7,050
Dublin	$2,300	$6,126

*Average monthly cost for single occupancy room in a memory care community

Recreation and Attractions in Ohio

Ohio has a wide variety of attractions from markets to zoos, to theaters, and museums. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, West Side Market, Toledo Museum of Art, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum are very popular. The Ohio Theater and Smale Riverfront Park are also enjoyable attractions.

Ohio's Climate, Geography, and Culture

The climate in Ohio is relatively average when compared to the rest of the United States. The average high in the summer is 85 degrees and the average low during the winter is 19 degrees. In Ohio, 38 inches of rain and 27 inches of snow accounts for the annual amount of precipitation. German American migrants have influenced the culture in Ohio substantially since the mid-1800s. Ohio personifies the American suburban culture and residents are known for being courteous and polite.

Ohio's Memory Care Home Regulations and Laws

Ohio requires Alzheimer’s care facilities to disclose specific information including information about unit placement, services and activities, and family involvement. The need for placing a patient into a special care unit must be because of more than just a diagnosis. Specific training requirements are outlined by the facilities license and those that facilitate activities must undergo training about cognitive impairments, behaviors, and any other appropriate information.

Crime and Safety in Ohio

Ohio is ranked 14^th in overall safety according to 2016’s the Safest States to Live In.

Location	Violent Crimes Per 1,000 Residents	Property Crimes Per 1,000 Residents
Hudson	.18	5.61
Brecksville	0	4.97
Streetsboro	.68	18.97

Payment Options for Memory Care in Ohio

Medicare, private long-term insurance, and out of pocket payment are typical methods of paying for dementia care in Ohio. An assisted living Medicaid waiver program is available for up to 1,800 individuals. The average monthly cost for Memory Care in Ohio is about $4,831. or all insurance-related questions, please contact the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Senior and Elderly Rights for Alzheimer's Care in Ohio

In Ohio, patients have the right to be informed in an understandable manner about their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis unless that information is deemed medically inadvisable. The patient’s privacy and confidentiality should be respected. The patient of a memory care community has the right to appoint a personal representative, agent of health care, or POA to make decisions for them if they no longer have the cognitive ability to do so.

Ohio Memory Care: Medical Record Rules and Regulations

Patients in Ohio can access their medical records by themselves or through a legal representative submitting a written request. The health care provider should provide a copy of the medical records unless providing them is medically contradicted, and then they can be offered to a designated physician.