Page 12 of Best Memory Care in Florida

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 778 memory care communities in FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Florida. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Watercrest Spanish Springs
MC
AL
RC
Lady Lake (Spanish Springs)
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
Yes
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 42
Rank #765 / 1,427
Px Shs Spanish Springs Operator, LLC15
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #378 / 906
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #170 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Shana GreshSuite-
Amavida at Lakes Park
MC
AL
IL
Fort Myers
185
Facility 185
FL AVG 88
Rank #51 / 1,058
No
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 42
Rank #788 / 1,427
Amavida Operator, LLC8
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #98 / 906
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #77 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Sheri Ann Robinson Francis--
Tequesta Terrace
MC
AL
Tequesta
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 88
Rank #397 / 1,058
Yes
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 42
Rank #151 / 1,427
Tequesta Opco, LLC34
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #427 / 906
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #619 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$2,500Crystal Collier1 bed / 2 bedA+
Elison Senior Living at Pinecrest
MC
AL
IL
Largo
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 42
Rank #557 / 1,427
Bishop Pinecrest Lessee LLC40
65%
Facility 65%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #583 / 906
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$500Rebecca S PorterStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
The Windsor at Ortega
MC
AL
Jacksonville (Southwest)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 42
Rank #818 / 1,427
Roosevelt Alf, LLC20
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #203 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$1,000Lisa Ellen DoerlerSuite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Village at Gainesville
MC
AL
IL
Gainesville
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 88
Rank #168 / 1,058
No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,282 / 1,427
Cref4 Vg Opco LLC13
15%
Facility 15%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #65 / 906
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #146 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
Non-Profit-Vicky RodenwoldtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Vintage Care of Palatka
MC
AL
Palatka
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 88
Rank #565 / 1,058
Yes
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 42
Rank #765 / 1,427
Palatka Lpoc, LLC19
16%
Facility 16%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #68 / 906
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Diana MatthewsStudio-
The Palace at Weston
MC
AL
IL
Weston
352
Facility 352
FL AVG 88
Rank #3 / 1,058
No
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 42
Rank #408 / 1,427
Helen Homes Of Weston Development L.l.c7
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 906
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #77 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Zachi ShahamStudio / 1 bed / 2 bed-
Vi at Aventura
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Aventura
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 88
Rank #855 / 1,058
No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 42
Rank #223 / 1,427
Cc Aventura LLC17
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #489 / 906
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #277 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Gainesville
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1,058
Yes
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,343 / 1,427
Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc18
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #262 / 906
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #218 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
Non-Profit$1,750Brittany Matus-RayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-

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Overview of The Inn at Freedom Square

Owned by Allison Beck, The Inn at Freedom Square is a 200-bed community operated by CCRC Opco Freedom Square LLC in Seminole, Florida, on Johnson Boulevard. Under Shelly Craddock’s administration, the community welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with flexible coverage options. With a walk score of 84, the neighborhood is highly walkable, making it easy for visiting family and residents who enjoy walking to nearby shops and services.

The facility serves residents with respite care, averaging a stay length of 45 days, reflecting its role in short-term recovery and transitional care. Substantial is daily nursing support, with total nursing care averaging 4 hours and 14 minutes per resident day, supported by nursing aides providing an additional 3 hours and 58 minutes per resident daily. The daily environment is boosted by wide amenities made to support rest and engagement. Residents have access to a salon and garden, quieter spaces like the library, and opportunities for creative activities in the arts and crafts room. The enclosed courtyard and outside patio provide areas for fresh air and outdoor time. A piano is there for those interested in music, and kitchenettes in residential areas permit some meal preparation and flexibility in daily routines.

Over the past 14 years, inspections conducted demonstrate sustained compliance, with no deficiencies found during complaint investigations or routine reviews in the recent inspection batch. This consistent record mirrors the community’s mission of meeting safety and care standards.

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Overview of The Oaks of Clearwater

The Oaks of Clearwater is the city’s independent living home for seniors. Residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. The Oaks is a luxurious home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.

Approaching modern senior care through its all-inclusive accommodations that help with individual holistic wellness– social clubs, baking activities, recreational activities, music, and entertainment. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Gulf Coast Village

1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Overview of Gulf Coast Village

Find the care you need at Gulf Coast Village, an exceptional continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with biweekly housekeeping and concierge services. All utilities, except telephone, are also included in the monthly rent, easing financial burdens.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delectable and well-balanced chef-prepared dining options are also available to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, a library, an art gallery, a big screen theater, a chapel, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a community center, ensuring residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Riverside Cottages @ the Shores

Riverside Cottages @ the Shores is a 72-bed, family-owned assisted living and memory care facility. The community provides medication assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services. Residents have access to chef-prepared meals, an on-site barber and beauty salon, internet, and cable television in an environment tailored for memory care needs.

Regulatory summaries spanning nine years and nine inspections show a total of eight deficiencies. This averages out to 0.4 citations per year, which tracks 91% better than the Florida baseline. The facility frequently hits a zero citations-per-inspection rate, with seven out of its nine historical reviews coming back completely clear. Only two inspection dates turned up any issues: an April 2022 review cited a single medication assistance infraction, and a May 2024 evaluation noted two deficiencies regarding admissions and resident care. All past issues have been resolved, and the provider has never faced any fines or administrative enforcement actions.

Families looking over regional care options can take reassurance from this highly consistent track record of clear state inspections. Since the historical data indicates that the facility has almost entirely avoided typical regulatory violations, the records point to a well-regulated and stable setup. It is still a good practice to schedule an in-person tour to talk with the care team about how they handle current admissions paperwork and to see the memory support environment firsthand.

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Overview of Brookdale Canopy Oaks

Located in Ocala, Florida, Brookdale Canopy Oaks offers a personalized senior living experience with assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment. The community focuses on a holistic approach to wellness with a relaxed lifestyle, providing a helping hand with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and mobility. For memory care residents, Brookdale Canopy Oaks provides a stable and predictable environment where they can thrive. The community offers two care levels on campus, allowing residents to remain on the same campus even if their needs change over time. Staff are available 24/7 to be alerted to an emergency, providing peace of mind for residents and their families.

Brookdale Canopy Oaks offers a variety of activities designed for different abilities and interests, including bingo, horseshoes, and Rummikub. Memory care residents have an engaging calendar with options like art classes, hand massages, and movie nights. The community serves meals restaurant-style, with a menu of tasty and nutritious meals prepared by the culinary team. For memory care residents, dementia-friendly menus with familiar and easy-to-manage selections are available, along with small dining rooms with consistent pre-selected seating.

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Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens

11381 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Overview of Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens

Situated in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens provides an extensive array of senior living choices, encompassing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious apartments with a kitchen, plenty of storage, and natural light, ensuring a comfortable and safe living environment. With their person-centered memory care programs, residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to nurture their current skills, engage in purposeful activities, and live an enriched life.

Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens aims to provide seniors with a welcoming and cozy environment to age gracefully and comfortably. The community offers various assistance to make residents’ lives easier, including assistance with tasks like managing medications, personal grooming, transportation, housekeeping, and personal items delivery. With Brookdale HealthPlus, residents also take advantage of access to personalized healthcare services, including clinical care coordination and oversight directly to them. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a library, a theater, a game room, a sports bar, and a therapy room, among others.

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Overview of Brookdale Bradenton Gardens

Located in Bradenton, Florida, Brookdale Bradenton Gardens is a senior living community that offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. The community is situated just minutes from the sandy white beaches of Anna Marie Island and Longboat Key, providing residents with wonderful afternoon destinations. Brookdale Bradenton Gardens offers pet-friendly apartments, restaurant-style dining, and convenient amenities right on campus, allowing residents to reignite old passions and find new ones. The community’s staff is available 24/7 to be alerted to any emergencies, providing peace of mind for residents and their families.

The assisted living services at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens help seniors with medication management, daily living activities like bathing and dressing, and coordination with outside healthcare providers. The community’s staff also serves delicious meals in the cozy dining room. For memory care residents, Brookdale Bradenton Gardens focuses on creating a personalized experience. The community customizes care to meet each resident’s unique needs and preferences, with purposeful programs and compassionate care. Residents can participate in a variety of activities, including game nights, crafting classes, happy hour, and shopping trips, as well as structured programs like the book club, karaoke, dancing, chair yoga, trivia games, and art classes.

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Sun City Senior Living

3855 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Overview of Sun City Senior Living

Serving older adults in Sun City Center, Florida, Sun City Senior Living is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care on one campus. The two-story community has served residents for 37 years. It includes 145 units with studio and two-bedroom floor plans.

Pacifica Sun City LP operates the community, with Marco Cordovez serving as administrator and Jean St. Louis as executive director. Staff are available 24 hours a day. Housekeeping, laundry, rubbish removal, and general home maintenance are part of daily life here. The community accepts Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits, giving eligible residents more than one way to help cover the cost of care.

Residents can join arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, music programmes, games, cards, walking clubs, weekly outings, and social events such as ice cream socials. Transportation services are available for appointments and errands. The outdoor areas provide space for walking and relaxing.

The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 44. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration have mainly focused on staff training, background screening, and resident supervision rather than direct health and safety concerns. Families touring Sun City Senior Living can ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

The home’s independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care allows residents to remain in familiar surroundings if their care needs change over time.

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Overview of Brookdale Bonita Springs

At Brookdale Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Florida, the community exudes a sense of luxury and comfort from the moment you step into the marble-floored foyer, with a grand piano in the corner and floor-to-ceiling windows. This senior living community offers a vacation-style lifestyle with restaurant-style dining and amenities, while also taking care of the cooking, cleaning, and other daily tasks. Brookdale Bonita Springs is located just minutes away from the sugar sand beaches of southwest Florida, providing residents with easy access to the beautiful coastal setting.

The community’s staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to any emergencies, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families. The community offers both independent living and assisted living options. Independent living allows residents to trade housework for a new chapter in life, with access to fitness and wellness classes, social gatherings, and maintenance-free living. Assisted living provides residents with a helping hand from the community’s care associates, including assistance with personal grooming, medication management, and access to fun social activities.

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The Arbors Gulf Breeze

50 Joachim Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Overview of The Arbors Gulf Breeze

Situated in Gulf Breeze, Florida, The Arbors offers a continuum of care that provides independent living and assisted living with memory care services. Their focus is on resident well-being, providing a vibrant community atmosphere and personalized care plans. For seniors seeking an independent lifestyle, The Arbors offers spacious studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents can personalize their living spaces with their favorite décor, creating a familiar and comfortable haven. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services ensure a carefree lifestyle, while on-site amenities like a fitness center and social events promote an active and fulfilling life. Their specialized program addresses the emotional, spiritual, mental, social, and physical needs of each resident. The secure environment prioritizes safety and comfort, with a compassionate and dedicated staff available around the clock.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Florida

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Florida Medicaid cover memory care?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 778 memory care communities in Florida. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Florida?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Florida, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Florida?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.