Memory care is secured, dementia-specific assisted living. Ohio certifies memory care specifically for Residential Care Facilities serving residents under the Assisted Living Waiver (OAC 173-39-02.16); private-pay memory care units are not certified the same way.
Short answer
We list 3 verified memory care options serving the Mt. Washington area.
What to watch for with memory care near Mt. Washington
- Ask to see the community's written memory-care purpose statement, or its waiver memory-care certification if it holds one.
- Ask specifically about wandering and exit-seeking. Secured courtyards, door alarms and staffing patterns vary far more than brochures suggest.
Verified memory care serving Mt. Washington
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington of Oakley | Assisted Living | 4855 Babson Place Cincinnati, OH 45227 | Hamilton |
| The Residence at Salem Woods | Nursing Home | 6164 Salem Road Cincinnati, OH 45230 | Hamilton |
| Marjorie P. Lee | Independent Living | 3550 Shaw Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45208 | Hamilton |
Mt. Washington specifically
Mt. Washington families frequently end up comparing options in neighboring Anderson Township given the shared hospital network.
The local long-term care ombudsman. Pro Seniors, Inc. is the Southwest Ohio regional ombudsman office, 1-800-488-6070. Read the full explanation →
