Memory Care

Memory Care Facilities in Florida

Memory care in Florida is usually delivered inside a licensed assisted living facility with a secured neighborhood and dementia-trained staff. A 2026 law created a Memory Care Services specialty license, with AHCA rules due by June 1, 2027. Use this list to compare memory care facilities statewide, then open a city page if you need options near family or a hospital. Review the deficiencies page on each listing before you tour, and ask how the community handles exit-seeking, night staffing, and a later move to skilled nursing.

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Communities
1,069
Median starting price
$3,500/mo
Avg. rating
3.8 / 5
Showing availability
100%
With inspections
765
Class I findings (area)
77

Cities with memory care

Tampa (68)Miami (29)Orlando (32)Jacksonville (45)Boca Raton (16)Fort Lauderdale (17)Naples (28)Sarasota (35)West Palm Beach (17)Wellington (5)Fort Myers (31)Bradenton (23)Cape Coral (17)Melbourne (17)Clearwater (16)Ocala (15)

Memory Care listings

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Oakbridge Terrace Memory Care Assisted Living At Mease Life is a licensed assisted living facility in Dunedin, Florida (Pinellas County). Licensed capacity is 36 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

36 bedsPinellas CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedNot-For-Profit2 complaintsSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
2 deficiencies· 2 complaints
III 2
Memory Care

Oakmonte Village Of Davie

Davie, FL 33328

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Oakmonte Village Of Davie is a licensed assisted living facility in Davie, Florida (Broward County). Licensed capacity is 220 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

220 bedsBroward CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit2 complaintsSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
4 deficiencies· 2 complaints
III 3IV 1
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Pleasantville Alf

Mount Dora, FL 32757

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Pleasantville Alf is a licensed assisted living facility in Mount Dora, Florida (Lake County). Licensed capacity is 14 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

14 bedsLake CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
4 deficiencies
III 2
Memory Care

Rosecastle At Deerwood

Jacksonville, FL 32256

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Rosecastle At Deerwood is a licensed assisted living facility in Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County). Licensed capacity is 60 beds. Specialty license(s): Assisted Living Waiver, Limited Nursing Services.

60 bedsDuval CountyActive licenseAssisted Living WaiverLimited Nursing ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
2 deficiencies
III 2
Memory Care

Seagrass Village Of Fleming Island

Fleming Island, FL 32003

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Seagrass Village Of Fleming Island is a licensed assisted living facility in Fleming Island, Florida (Clay County). Licensed capacity is 100 beds. Nursing coverage: 3rd Party Part-Time.

100 bedsClay CountyActive licenseAHCA licensedFor-Profit2 complaintsOccupational TherapyGames/Cards
5 deficiencies· 2 complaints
III 5
Memory Care

Serenity Home Of Tampa Alf LLC

Tampa, FL 33615

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Serenity Home Of Tampa Alf LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 6 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

6 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
6 deficiencies
III 6
Memory Care

Serenity Isles Alf Inc

Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Serenity Isles Alf Inc is a licensed assisted living facility in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida (Broward County). Licensed capacity is 8 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services, Extended Congregate Care.

8 bedsBroward CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesExtended Congregate CareAHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
6 deficiencies· 1 complaint
III 4IV 2
Memory Care

Silver Treasures At St. Johns

St Johns, FL 32259

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Silver Treasures At St. Johns is a licensed assisted living facility in St. Johns, Florida (St. Johns County). Licensed capacity is 82 beds. Specialty license(s): Assisted Living Waiver, Extended Congregate Care.

82 bedsSt. Johns CountyActive licenseAssisted Living WaiverExtended Congregate CareAHCA licensedFor-Profit2 complaintsSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
3 deficiencies· 2 complaints
III 3
Memory Care

Solaris Senior Living North Naples

Naples, FL 34109

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Solaris Senior Living North Naples is a licensed assisted living facility in Naples, Florida (Collier County). Licensed capacity is 36 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services, Extended Congregate Care.

36 bedsCollier CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesExtended Congregate CareAHCA licensedNot-For-Profit2 complaintsSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
7 deficiencies· 2 complaints· Fines $500
II 1III 5IV 1
Sonata Coconut Creek
Memory Care

Sonata Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek, FL 33073

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Sonata Coconut Creek is a licensed assisted living facility in Coconut Creek, Florida (Broward County). Licensed capacity is 104 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services, Limited Nursing Services.

104 bedsBroward CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesLimited Nursing ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit2 complaintsOccupational TherapyPet Therapy
4 deficiencies· 2 complaints
III 4
Memory Care

Starling At Nocatee

Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Starling At Nocatee is a licensed assisted living facility in Ponte Vedra, Florida (St. Johns County). Licensed capacity is 103 beds. Nursing coverage: Direct 24hr.

103 bedsSt. Johns CountyProvisionalAHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintGames/CardsDancing
1 deficiencies· 1 complaint· Fines $15,000
IV 1
Memory Care

Summer Vista Assisted Living Community

Pensacola, FL 32504

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Summer Vista Assisted Living Community is a licensed assisted living facility in Pensacola, Florida (Escambia County). Licensed capacity is 100 beds. Specialty license(s): Extended Congregate Care, Limited Nursing Services.

100 bedsEscambia CountyActive licenseExtended Congregate CareLimited Nursing ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintGames/CardsArts and Crafts
1 deficiencies· 1 complaint
III 1
$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Sunny Ridge Retirement & Assisted Living Facility, Inc is a licensed assisted living facility in Deland, Florida (Volusia County). Licensed capacity is 9 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

9 bedsVolusia CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
8 deficiencies
III 6IV 1
Memory Care

Sunnyside Manor

Sarasota, FL 34232

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Sunnyside Manor is a licensed assisted living facility in Sarasota, Florida (Sarasota County). Licensed capacity is 68 beds. Specialty license(s): Limited Nursing Services.

68 bedsSarasota CountyActive licenseLimited Nursing ServicesCMS 5/5AHCA licensedNot-For-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
4 deficiencies
III 4
Memory Care

The Addison Of St. Johns

Saint Augustine, FL 32092

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

The Addison Of St. Johns is a licensed assisted living facility in Saint Augustine, Florida (St. Johns County). Licensed capacity is 85 beds. Specialty license(s): Limited Nursing Services.

85 bedsSt. Johns CountyActive licenseLimited Nursing ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
2 deficiencies
III 2

About memory care in Florida

Families looking for memory care facilities near them in Florida are often deciding after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, or after a hospital stay. A dedicated memory care program should have controlled exits, a structured daily routine, and staff trained for sundowning and exit-seeking. It typically costs more than standard assisted living. Use published starting prices only as a first filter, then request an assessment-based quote. When AHCA records exist, we publish Class 1 through Class 4 findings on each community deficiencies page. Advisors help families compare secured programs across Florida at no cost.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find memory care facilities near me in Florida?

Use this statewide memory care list, then filter to the city closest to family or the hospital you already use. Look for secured neighborhoods, dementia-trained staff, and a written wander-management plan. An advisor can check current openings by ZIP code at no cost.

What does memory care typically cost in Florida?

Memory care usually costs more than standard assisted living because of higher staffing and secured space. Ask for the all-in rate after a care assessment, including medication management and any two-person assist fees. Starting prices in our directory are a first filter, not a final quote.

Is Florida memory care always inside an assisted living facility?

Most often yes. Memory care is commonly a locked or secured neighborhood in a licensed ALF. A smaller number of communities are memory-care-only. Ask whether the program is a separate unit, how doors and outdoor areas are secured, and what happens if skilled nursing is later required.

Is sundowning a reason to choose memory care instead of standard assisted living?

Often yes when evening agitation, exit-seeking, or unsafe nights need a secured neighborhood and dementia-trained staff. Standard assisted living can still fit when the person is oriented most of the day and mainly needs help with daily tasks. Confirm night staffing and wander management on tour. Our sundowning and wandering guide covers when to move.

What should we do if a parent with dementia is wandering in Florida?

If the person is missing now, call 911. For the longer plan, look at a secured memory care neighborhood rather than adding more hours in an unlocked house. Read the sundowning and wandering guide, then ask an advisor to check openings at no cost.

What should we ask on a memory care tour?

Ask about staff-to-resident ratios on nights and weekends, dementia training hours, how they handle exit-seeking, and how families get updates after a fall or hospital visit. Review the AHCA deficiencies page before you go so you can ask about any Class 1 or Class 2 findings.

Does Florida memory care include incontinence and two-person help?

Often yes, at a higher care tier than standard assisted living. Ask what night changes and two-person assists cost, and whether a lift is available. Our incontinence and two-person transfer guides list the tour questions.

Do Florida memory care programs accept Hoyer lifts or bariatric admissions?

Only when the neighborhood has a lift, trained night staff, and a bed that fits. A secured door does not replace equipment capacity. Read our Hoyer and bariatric guide, then ask the memory care director for the written weight limit.

Is Lewy body dementia a reason to choose memory care in Florida?

Often yes once hallucinations, fluctuating alertness, or exit-seeking are already happening. Ask about Lewy-body-specific training and medication sensitivity, not only a locked door. Our Lewy body memory care guide lists the tour questions.

Does memory care help after aspiration pneumonia in Florida?

A locked door does not replace meal supervision. If dementia plus a swallow problem is why food went the wrong way, ask who sits at meals and whether staff follow a written swallow plan. Our pneumonia and aspiration guide lists the tour questions.

Is memory care required for Huntington's disease in Florida?

Not by the diagnosis name alone. Choose a secured neighborhood when confusion, impulsivity, or exit-seeking already need a locked door. If the main gaps are chorea, swallowing, and transfers, start with those tour questions. Read our Huntington's guide.

Should we pick memory care after a TBI or concussion?

Not from the injury word alone. Choose a secured neighborhood if nights, judgment, or exit-seeking are already unsafe. A skilled stay or a standard ALF can still be the honest first step. See our TBI and concussion guide.

Is advisor help free for memory care searches in Florida?

Yes. Advisors help families compare secured memory care programs across Florida at no cost.

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