Cities with Memory Care Communities in Florida
3001 E. Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33306
754-202-2910
3141 N McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater,
FL
33761
727-334-7706
243 Hollywood Blvd. NW
Fort Walton Beach,
FL
32548
850-695-3460
623 S Federal Hwy Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach,
FL
33435
561-203-1323
17201 SE 109th Terrace Road
Summerfield,
FL
34491
352-218-2015
9960 Atrium Way
Jacksonville,
FL
32225
13465 Pasteur Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens,
FL
33148
561-227-0065
6775 40th Avenue North
St. Petersburg,
FL
33709
727-800-6000
3260 N Harbor City Boulevard
Melbourne,
FL
32935
321-701-4737
1050 South West 24th Avenue
Deerfield Beach,
FL
33442
954-362-9329
10685 SW Stony Creek Way
Port St. Lucie,
FL
34987
772-252-1922
1311 Aston Gardens Court
Sun City Center,
FL
33573
813-642-7476
2400 Crystal Cove Lane
Destin,
FL
32550
6012 Magnolia Beach Road
Panama City Beach,
FL
32408
850-236-0510
9682 Lake Nona Village Pl
Orlando,
FL
32827
13798 Cygnus Drive
Orlando,
FL
32828
10621 Okeechobee Boulevard
Royal Palm Beach,
FL
33411
561-570-2005
101 Trinity Lakes Dr.
Sun City Center,
FL
33573
813-634-3347
1101 66th Street North
St. Petersburg,
FL
33710
813-280-3507
3600 34th Street South
St. Petersburg,
FL
33711
727-219-9722
1315 2nd Ave. North
Jacksonville Beach,
FL
32250
904-584-3499
1700 The Greens Way
Jacksonville Beach,
FL
32250
904-326-0698
6209 Brooks Bartram Drive Building 100
Jacksonville,
FL
32258
904-528-3500
1900 Amelia Trace Court
Fernandina Beach,
FL
32034
904-321-0898
1060 Clarity Pointe Drive
Tallahassee,
FL
32308
850-219-2900
350 E International Speedway Blvd
Deland,
FL
32724
386-530-4382
14010 Roosevelt Blvd.
Suite 709
Clearwater,
FL
33762
800-272-3900
8929 R.G. Skinner Parkway
Jacksonville,
FL
Jacksonville
904-844-0211
401 N Alf Coleman Rd
Panama City Beach,
FL
32407
850-640-6099
9240 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 1101
Bonita Springs,
FL
34135
239-405-7008
1057 Willa Springs Drive
Winter Springs,
FL
32708
420 Bay Ave.
Clearwater,
FL
33756
3501 Hancock Bridge Parkway
Fort Myers,
FL
33903
239-932-9243
What is Dementia, Alzheimer’s, & Memory Care?
Memory Care is a long-term residential care option in senior housing that provides specialized, around-the-clock care to older adults living with all types of dementia. Memory Care, also referred to as Alzheimer’s Care or Dementia Care, may become necessary once cognitive disorders reach a stage that makes living at home or receiving care at home too difficult. It’s common to find a Memory Care unit within an Assisted Living community, often in a specialized building or neighborhood. Memory Care housing may also be found in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, a Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home or as a standalone entity or community.
Dementia vs Alzheimer’s
Dementia is a broad term applied to a group of symptoms related to a decline in mental function that is severe enough to interfere with daily living. Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injuries are all linked to dementia. Alzheimer’s is a specific brain disorder, and the most common form of dementia, that destroys memory and cognitive skills over time. Both dementia and Alzheimer’s may result in memory loss, mood swings, speech impairment, confusion/hallucinations and incontinence.
When Might Memory Care be Necessary?
It may be time to look into a memory care community if you’re concerned for your loved one’s health and safety due to one or more of the following issues:
- Wandering from home or getting lost on familiar routes
- Forgetting to turn off stoves or other appliances
- Changes in personality, such as aggression or hostility
- Misplacing items and forgetting important dates and names
- Incoherent thoughts and speech
- Impaired judgment
- Physical changes, including weight loss, poor hygiene and falls or unexplained bruises
- Unpaid bills, insufficient or spoiled food in the home, pets and/or housekeeping are neglected
- Changes in health and behavior that are beyond your family’s ability to manage
What is the Difference between Memory Care and Assisted Living?
Memory Care and Assisted Living communities both providing housing, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, toileting and walking. However, Memory Care communities offer additional features that are specifically designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, in the following areas:
- Safety: Memory Care communities typically have locked entrances and exits with keypad codes, door alarms and enclosed outdoor spaces. Staff will also escort residents to and from meals and activities.
- Layout: Soothing spaces, color-coded walls and common rooms clearly marked with pictures to help reduce confusion.
- Activities: While both Assisted Living and Memory Care communities both offer activities that encourage socialization, Memory Care communities often include therapies and exercises that help maintain cognitive skills and increase relaxation, such as occupational, art or music therapies. They also have predictable schedules and follow set routines.
- Staff and Training: The staff in a Memory Care community are trained to manage wandering, and to redirect behaviors common to dementia, such as agitation, confusion, aggression and anxiety. There is 24/7 care, a higher staff-resident ratio and personalized care plans.
A Memory Care community can offer your loved one more independence, engagement, safety and specialized support, along with peace of mind for you. Begin your search for a Memory Care community using our US map above. Our search results include facility pictures, descriptions, floor plans and pricing where available.
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