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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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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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27 reviews
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Catherine H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very happy with the nursing staff at this community you can really tell that they care about their residents. Dad has even been getting great physical therapy and has gotten stronger and healthier since he's...

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The Palms of St. Lucie West

501 NW Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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26 reviews
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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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Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek

765 West Grant Street, Plant City, FL 33563
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54 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff was very friendly and seemed to care about mom. Also, the on site rehabilitation staff was very interested in mom's care.

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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
9.7
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43 reviews
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Terri J - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Wonderful place for my parents. So happy we made this decision. They love it here! Staff is wonderful and the other residents have been very kind in helping mom and dad to get acclimated to the community.

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Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks

12110 Morris Bridge Rd, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
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40 reviews
Tina C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Everyone is so welcoming when you first walk in the door. I'm familiar with several staff members and they always greet me with a smile. I'm just so happy my mom is in a loving environment. As long as...

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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613
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93 reviews
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Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

With the meals and dining, dinner could be a little bit better as far as quality as far as service, being more polite, and the different kinds of foods that I have can be improved. The cleaning this could...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Orlando

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Brookdale Conway

5501 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32822
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50 reviews
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JT - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

As far as Brookdale it is close to my house and my mom's doctors. I found the staff to be friendly, helpful, professional and caring. Also, the rooms are a good size. I would recommend the facility.

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Excellence Senior Living

2250 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822
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39 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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12 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My dad is extremely happy there. Everyone made moving in and learning about the towers very easy. It's a very "Christian" based living facilities. Lots of Bible studies and options for church.

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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
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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
9.6
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88 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Steve M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The process of getting my relative settled has been so smooth and painless. [name removed]and [name removed]have been totally professional, and have gone above and beyond to help me feel comfortable with...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Sarasota

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Grand Villa of Sarasota

730 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
9.9
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61 reviews
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Donna - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Looking forward to great care for my mom. We're still moving in and already have met the nursing staff. Gave me great confidence.

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Heron House

3221 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237
9.2
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52 reviews
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Leslie S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They are very nice. I would like to make sure level of care is continuously reviewed. I don't want default to be the most expensive. I was scared of facilities that are Medicaid eligible but they are...

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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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