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Memory Care in Florida

Overview of Memory Care in Florida

When it comes to memory care, Florida is a great choice for you or your loved one. As one of the most popular vacation and retirement spots in the country, Florida has earned its nickname “The Sunshine State” for its white, sandy beaches and beautiful weather. Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 885 senior living communities in Florida that provide memory care. The median monthly cost of memory care in Florida is about $4,500

Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Florida

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Palm Harbor

2895 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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39 reviews
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Nicole D - I'm a current/former resident or client

My aunt just moved in the staff and management. I am impressed with the exceptional community my aunt has joined. Thanks to the professional welcoming and knowledgeable staff and staff and management. As a...

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The Palms of St. Lucie West

501 NW Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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25 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Denise D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I had a wonderful experience here at The Palms in St. Lucie West. My very first experience was with the executive Director [name removed] on a Sunday afternoon and he was so pleasant and helpful. Everybody...

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Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC

1831 SE Lake Weir Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
10
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16 reviews
Hank K - I'm a current/former resident or client

I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Tampa

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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
9.8
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40 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
S R - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We couldn't be happier with Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. They have been very accommodating and helpful from the beginning and are attentive to all my Dad's needs. The staff is very friendly and my Dad...

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Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks

12110 Morris Bridge Rd, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
6.3
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36 reviews
Lisa K - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is super friendly. They genuinely care for the residents. Although it's a bit pricey, the care and staff make it well worth it. Extremely happy my Mom is in their care.

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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613
9.5
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89 reviews
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Pamela - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My dad is very happy there. Highly recommended!! We picked this community because of the cleanliness of the property and the friendliness of the staff..

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Orlando

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Brookdale Conway

5501 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32822
9.0
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49 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
EG - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would recommend when comparing to others yes. Overall good but they are slow to reduce the cost of extra service once mom didn't need it and like everyone else they are having a hard time filling certain...

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Excellence Senior Living

2250 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822
8.7
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38 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very happy despite being transferred to memory care at higher cost 3 days after move-in. The fact that the facility is both a standard ALF as well as a memory care unit enabled excellence to meet our needs...

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Westminster Towers a CCRC

70 West Lucerne Circle, Orlando, FL 32801
9.2
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11 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Hard to say about the activities as my mom doesn't do any of the provided activities yet. The building and grounds are very pretty and the front desk staff is very helpful. Mom's apartment is great and the...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Miami

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Bay Oaks

435 Northeast 34th Street, Miami, FL 33137
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our loved one is perfectly happy at Bay Oaks, everyone there is so friendly. She is really enjoying the meals and dining and we know she is being well taken care of.

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Arbor Terrace Cooper City

2580 Pine Island Road, Cooper City, FL 33024
9.0
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54 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

For those people able to socialize it's a very supportive environment. No where is perfect but the issues is our loved one too. My mother has dementia and she is getting worse. It's a great place.

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The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care

5100 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33023
9.7
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84 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The place is wonderful with a caring staff that truly love what they do. It was so refreshing to finally have my Mother in a truly caring facility. I have not seen her truly happy and content in a very long...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Sarasota

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Brookdale Sarasota Midtown

2186 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
9.3
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42 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Patricia H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom is in good hands with the Brookdale team. They go out of their way to make sure she is engaged and settling in nicely. We couldn’t be happier that we made the right decision with the Crossings...

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Grand Villa of Sarasota

730 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
9.9
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57 reviews
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Janis - I'm a current/former resident or client

My mother moved in over a month ago. She’s loving it. Many activities. The food is great. People & staff are wonderful My apt is beautiful. Love walking the grounds. It’s beautiful out back. Lovely trees.

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Heron House

3221 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237
8.9
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50 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The property is a little outdated. I had some issues with the sales process but it worked out in the end. I would recommend Heron House to other families looking.

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Florida laws and regulations for memory care facilities

In Florida, memory care is considered a type of assisted living and is licensed by Florida’s Bureau of Health Facilities Regulation. Communities that offer memory care need to meet the assisted living requirements in addition to memory care requirements.

Specific requirements for memory care communities in Florida include the following:[01]

  • 24-hour staffing
  • Awake staff member at all times if the community is home to 17 or more residents
  • Four hours of continuing education for care staff per year
  • Activities designed for seniors with cognitive impairment
  • An environment that is safe for residents

Communities that provide memory care are also required to disclose which features in the community are suitable for seniors with dementia.

Memory care facilities go through an initial inspection to get their license. After that, inspections occur every two years and are unannounced.[01] The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has a public record search where you can look for communities by name to see if they’ve had any violations.

Florida Department of Health contact information

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

2727 Mahan Drive

Tallahassee, FL 32308

Phone: 888-419-3456

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Memory care violations in Florida

During inspections, if a community is found deficient in any area, the community will receive a statement of deficiencies. This designation will be noted in the public record search. Communities have the option to appeal these decisions, so you may want to request more details about any community you’re considering.

Agency for Health Care Administration

Email: publicrecordsreg@ahca.myflorida.com

Agency clerk office phone: 850-412-3630

References

  1. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. (2015). Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy: 2015 Edition. Florida.

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