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

Life Vision'S Assisted Living And Quality Care is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 8 beds. Nursing coverage: None.

8 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAHCA licensedNot-For-ProfitGames/CardsDancing
8 deficiencies
III 7
Memory Care

Lilac House

Titusville, FL 32796

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Lilac House is a licensed assisted living facility in Titusville, Florida (Brevard County). Licensed capacity is 9 beds. Specialty license(s): Assisted Living Waiver.

9 bedsBrevard CountyActive licenseAssisted Living WaiverAHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintPet TherapyGames/Cards
7 deficiencies· 1 complaint· Fines $500
III 7
Memory Care

Marbella Alf LLC

Miami, FL 33173

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Marbella Alf LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Miami, Florida (Miami-Dade County). Licensed capacity is 6 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services, Limited Mental Health.

6 bedsMiami-Dade CountyIn ReviewAssistive Care ServicesLimited Mental HealthAHCA licensedFor-ProfitGames/CardsDancing
10 deficiencies
II 1III 9
Memory Care

Mathison Retirement Community

Panama City, FL 32405

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Mathison Retirement Community is a licensed assisted living facility in Panama City, Florida (Bay County). Licensed capacity is 100 beds. Specialty license(s): Limited Nursing Services.

100 bedsBay CountyIn ReviewLimited Nursing ServicesAHCA licensedNot-For-ProfitGames/CardsDancing
9 deficiencies· Fines $500
III 8
Memory Care

Mayflower Assisted Living Facility

Winter Park, FL 32792

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Mayflower Assisted Living Facility is a licensed assisted living facility in Winter Park, Florida (Orange County). Licensed capacity is 55 beds. Nursing coverage: Direct 24hr.

55 bedsOrange CountyActive licenseAHCA licensedNot-For-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
6 deficiencies
III 5
Memory Care

Meadows At Cypress Gardens, L.L.C. (the)

Winter Haven, FL 33884

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Meadows At Cypress Gardens, L.L.C. (the) is a licensed assisted living facility in Winter Haven, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 145 beds. Specialty license(s): Limited Mental Health.

145 bedsPolk CountyIn LitigationLimited Mental HealthAHCA licensedFor-Profit3 complaintsGames/CardsArts and Crafts
9 deficiencies· 3 complaints
II 1III 8
Memory Care

Merriment Assisted Living Residence

Hollywood, FL 33020

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Merriment Assisted Living Residence is a licensed assisted living facility in Hollywood, Florida (Broward County). Licensed capacity is 50 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services, Limited Mental Health.

50 bedsBroward CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesLimited Mental HealthAHCA licensedFor-Profit4 complaintsOccupational TherapyPet Therapy
7 deficiencies· 4 complaints· Fines $1,500
III 6IV 1
Memory Care

Micasa Senior Living

Hollywood, FL 33024

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Micasa Senior Living is a licensed assisted living facility in Hollywood, Florida (Broward County). Licensed capacity is 44 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

44 bedsBroward CountyIn ReviewAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
9 deficiencies· 1 complaint
III 9
Memory Care

Mirella'S Assisted Living LLC

Tampa, FL 33607

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Mirella'S Assisted Living LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 8 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

8 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitPet TherapyGames/Cards
10 deficiencies
III 10
Memory Care

New Horizon North

Tamarac, FL 33321

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

New Horizon North is a licensed assisted living facility in Tamarac, Florida (Broward County). Licensed capacity is 6 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

6 bedsBroward CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitOccupational TherapyPet Therapy
10 deficiencies
III 10
$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence At the Terraces is a licensed assisted living facility in Bonita Springs, Florida (Lee County). Licensed capacity is 68 beds. Nursing coverage: Direct 24hr.

68 bedsLee CountyActive licenseAHCA licensedNot-For-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
9 deficiencies· Fines $500
III 7IV 1
$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Oakton Place Assisted Living And Memory Support At the Arlington is a licensed assisted living facility in Naples, Florida (Collier County). Licensed capacity is 82 beds. Specialty license(s): Extended Congregate Care.

82 bedsCollier CountyActive licenseExtended Congregate CareCMS 2/5AHCA licensedLife Care ServicesFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
9 deficiencies
III 7IV 1
Memory Care

Omega Assisted Living Facility

Cape Coral, FL 33993

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Omega Assisted Living Facility is a licensed assisted living facility in Cape Coral, Florida (Lee County). Licensed capacity is 5 beds. Nursing coverage: Direct Part-Time.

5 bedsLee CountyActive licenseAHCA licensedFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
9 deficiencies· Fines $900
III 5
Memory Care

Orange Blossoms Villa

Royal Plm Bch, FL 33411

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Orange Blossoms Villa is a licensed assisted living facility in Royal Plm Bch, Florida (Palm Beach County). Licensed capacity is 6 beds. Specialty license(s): Assisted Living Waiver.

6 bedsPalm Beach CountyActive licenseAssisted Living WaiverAHCA licensedFor-ProfitGames/CardsDancing
9 deficiencies· Fines $500
III 8
Memory Care

Osprey Village At Amelia Island, Ltd

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Osprey Village At Amelia Island, Ltd is a licensed assisted living facility in Fernandina Beach, Florida (Nassau County). Licensed capacity is 44 beds. Specialty license(s): Extended Congregate Care.

44 bedsNassau CountyActive licenseExtended Congregate CareAHCA licensedFor-Profit6 complaintsSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
10 deficiencies· 6 complaints
III 10
Memory Care

Our Home At Riverwood

Fort White, FL 32038

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Our Home At Riverwood is a licensed assisted living facility in Fort White, Florida (Columbia County). Licensed capacity is 36 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

36 bedsColumbia CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit2 complaintsPet TherapyGames/Cards
4 deficiencies· 2 complaints· Fines $1,000
III 3
Memory Care

Pacifica Senior Living Of Palm Beach

Greenacres, FL 33467

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Pacifica Senior Living Of Palm Beach is a licensed assisted living facility in Greenacres, Florida (Palm Beach County). Licensed capacity is 98 beds. Nursing coverage: Direct 24hr.

98 bedsPalm Beach CountyIn ReviewAHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
10 deficiencies· 1 complaint· Fines $2,000
III 8IV 1
Memory Care

Palm Manor Alf

Miramar, FL 33023

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Palm Manor Alf is a licensed assisted living facility in Miramar, Florida (Broward County). Licensed capacity is 6 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

6 bedsBroward CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit4 complaintsOccupational TherapyGames/Cards
10 deficiencies· 4 complaints· Fines $900
III 6IV 3
Memory Care

Palms Of St Lucie West (the)

Port St Lucie, FL 34986

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Palms Of St Lucie West (the) is a licensed assisted living facility in Port St Lucie, Florida (St. Lucie County). Licensed capacity is 80 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

80 bedsSt. Lucie CountyIn ReviewAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
7 deficiencies
III 4IV 2
Memory Care

Partin Place

Niceville, FL 32578

$3,500–$4,550/mo
monthly range

Partin Place is a licensed assisted living facility in Niceville, Florida (Okaloosa County). Licensed capacity is 80 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

80 bedsOkaloosa CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedNot-For-Profit1 complaintSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
3 deficiencies· 1 complaint· Fines $5,000
II 1III 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.

Need help choosing care in Florida?

Talk with a licensed senior living advisor at no cost. We match families to communities that fit care needs, budget, and timeline.

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