Florida memory care facilities and Alzheimer's care options

Discover Memory Care in Florida

Alzheimer’s special care units in Florida, 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. They typically include specially trained staff and other systems that constantly monitor residents to ensure their safety and prevent wandering.

Memory Care Homes in Florida - Cost Comparison

Location	Monthly Minimum	Monthly Maximum
Tampa	$1,600	$6,725
Jacksonville	$2,370	$6,800
Palm Bay	$1,600	$4,500

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

Recreation and Attractions in Florida

Because of the warm climate, there are a large number of attractions in FL. Disney Word, Sea World, and Universal are some of the most popular theme parks. There are also endless beaches, parks, golf courses, casinos, and museums available for enjoyment throughout the state.

Florida's Climate, Geography, and Culture

The climate in FL is mild and sunny, which makes it very appealing. Most of Florida is a peninsula that falls between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Because of that, in addition to the large number of lakes and other bodies of water inland, high humidity and significant rainfall are aspects of FL’s climate. Its location also makes it a target for tropical storms and hurricanes. The state can expect to experience at least a few hurricanes every year, either direct hits or passing by.

The temperatures in Florida throughout the year do not vary as much when compared to other areas of the country. In the summer, the highs average around 92 degrees and the lows in around 70 degrees. In the winter months, high temperatures average in the low 70s and lows in the high 40s to low 50s.

Join the sunny culture of Florida and relax by the beach. With a vivid nightlife and great climate, the sunny state has plenty to offer.

Florida's Memory Care Home Regulations and Laws

Florida requires Alzheimer’s special care units to have an environment that accounts for and provides safety and welfare for residents. There must also be available activities that are specifically designed to meet the needs of persons with dementia or related diseases. In addition, staff must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and have completed eight hours of training and then four hours per year of continuing education.

Crime and Safety in Florida

Florida is ranked 39^th in safety according to 2015’s Safest States to Live In.

Location	Violent Crimes Per 1,000 Residents	Property Crimes Per 1,000 Residents
Weston	.68	5.86
Parkland	.25	6.51
Marco Island	.29	6.76

Payment Options for Memory Care in Florida

Medicare, private long-term insurance, and out of pocket are the typical methods used to pay for dementia care in FL. For low-income residents, a Medicaid home and community-based waiver and Medicaid Assistive Care Service programs are available. For all insurance-related questions, please contact the US Department of Health and Human Services. The average monthly cost for Memory Care is about $3,868.

Senior and Elderly Rights for Memory Care in Florida

In FL, patients have the right to be informed in an understandable manner about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis unless the information is deemed medically inadvisable. The patient’s privacy should be respected and questions that could exploit privacy should not be asked. The patient of a dementia care home 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.

Florida Memory Care: Medical Record Rules and Regulations

Florida medical records are available to patients and accessible to a spouse, guardian, surrogate, proxy, or attorney unless the resident is legally competent and denies access to the records. A patient's records should be provided within a reasonable amount of time. Records should be kept confidential, but information may be disclosed for research purposes.