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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Market Street East Lake
MC
Tarpon Springs
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 88
Rank #668 / 1,058
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,403 / 1,427
Sonida Tarpon Springs, LLC31
45%
Facility 45%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #276 / 906
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$9,500Teresa CovelliStudioA+
Market Street Residence East Lake
MC
AL
Tarpon Springs
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 88
Rank #668 / 1,058
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,403 / 1,427
Sonida Tarpon Springs, LLC31
45%
Facility 45%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #276 / 906
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$9,500Teresa CovelliPrivate / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Inspired Living at Sun City Center
MC
RC
Sun City Center
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 88
Rank #643 / 1,058
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,403 / 1,427
Senior Living IV Sun City, LLC36
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #144 / 906
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$26,000Marily Santiago-A+
Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard
MC
Tallahassee (Melody Hills)
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 88
Rank #813 / 1,058
Yes
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 42
Rank #571 / 1,427
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc32
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #427 / 906
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 33
Rank #529 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$9,150Angel HardeeSuite-
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms
MC
AL
Tampa (Tampa Palms)
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 88
Rank #864 / 1,058
No
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,015 / 1,427
Memory Lane Cottage At Tampa Palms, LLC14
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #245 / 906
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #349 / 906
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #722 / 906
For-Profit$775Kelly Jean Irish O'keefePrivate Rooms-
Strive At Fern Park
MC
AL
Fern Park (Casselberry)
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 88
Rank #237 / 1,058
Yes
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 42
Rank #818 / 1,427
Estapona Operating LLC26
69%
Facility 69%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #661 / 906
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 33
Rank #480 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$22,000Carrie M VickStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sonata Boynton Beach
MC
AL
NH
RC
Boynton Beach
111
Facility 111
FL AVG 88
Rank #367 / 1,058
-
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Cref3 Fslp Boynton Beach Owner LLC34
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #489 / 906
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 33
Rank #480 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$7,208Erica JonesStudio-
Gold Choice Deltona
MC
AL
Deltona
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 88
Rank #485 / 1,058
No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,356 / 1,427
Deltona Alf Management, LLC16
63%
Facility 63%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #552 / 906
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #187 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$3,055Kelly Nicholson--
Her Heart Village
MC
ADC
AL
HOS
RC
Jacksonville
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1,058
No
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 42
Rank #35 / 1,427
Autumn Village, LLC20
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #505 / 906
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #389 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$1,500Daniel Cano--
The Residence
MC
Pensacola (North Northwest Pensacola)
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 88
Rank #795 / 1,058
No
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,174 / 1,427
2C1J Management, LLC20
30%
Facility 30%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #128 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
Non-Profit$300Kimberly D Apperson--

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Overview of Market Street East Lake

Specializing in memory care, Market Street East Lake is a trusted senior living community residing in peaceful Tarpon Springs, FL. Enjoy a comfortable and safe residence including meticulously designed studio floor plans. With a compassionate and highly qualified team, the community strives to deliver top-notch care and support for seniors to thrive and lead an inspiring life. Spend your golden years without worries and keep your dignity with Market Street East Lake.

Explore new interests and rediscover old hobbies with a jam-packed calendar of activities for leisure and wellness. Feel good with delightful and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Market Street East Lake is a wonderful place for seniors to live a glorious retirement with its stunning amenities and friendly environment.

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Overview of Market Street Residence East Lake

Market Street Residences East Lake offers exceptional multi-sensory programming, and extraordinary culinary experiences in a memory care community dedicated to honoring senior residents and their families. With their unique approach to Memory Care, residents continue to enjoy their lifestyle as well as opportunities for maintaining faith and spiritual connections locally. This community’s commitment to green initiatives and local partnerships fosters a sense of common unity while catering to the unique needs of seniors with cognitive impairment.

Their convenient location provides seniors access to Florida’s charming brick streets, art galleries, antique stores, and specialty shops. Surrounding neighborhoods also have golf course landscapes, conservation areas, parks, and open spaces, giving ample opportunities for residents to explore and bask in nature’s beauty.

 

Assisted Living Facility #13131

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Overview of Inspired Living at Sun City Center

Inspired Living at Sun City Center is a 68-bed assisted living and memory care community. The property features round-the-clock staffing, short-term respite options, weekly religious services, regular housekeeping, laundry facilities, on-call maintenance, and structured physical wellness activities.

Data tracked over a 10-year period show a total of 36 deficiencies spread across 36 separate health department visits. This volume equates to an annual average of 2.6 citations, a metric that outpaces the standard Florida baseline by 43%. Since every historical evaluation recorded some type of minor regulatory adjustment, the facility has rarely maintained a zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its initial reports.

Early files from 2015 to 2019 point to sporadic compliance hurdles with medication labeling, staff training, and resident rights, including a cluster of eight citations across two reviews in December 2018. However, the data reveals a substantial turnaround starting in 2020, highlighted by a streak of 18 consecutive clear evaluations across routine, monitoring, and complaint reviews, including a completely spotless check during the most recent July 2025 state visit. No financial penalties or severe administrative state actions appear on the provider’s record.

Families weighing senior care options can analyze these multi-year timelines as a strong indicator of reliable, long-term administrative consistency. Because public records verify that past operational and supervision challenges were successfully resolved—leading to a five-year run of flawless reviews—the current files reflect an organized management framework. Arranging a personal tour of the building is a practical way to look over the common areas, check out the fitness setups, and talk with the supervisors about their daily care routines.

Contact Inspired Living at Sun City Center

Overview of Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard

Located in the serene northeast side of Tallahassee, Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard is a distinguished Alzheimer’s and dementia care community for seniors. With over 25 years of experience, this specialized assisted living community is dedicated to providing exceptional memory care services. Their focus on memory care allows them to design and staff the community with the specific needs of their residents in mind. The warm and homelike environment creates a comfortable and nurturing space, ideal for individuals with memory loss.

Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard firmly believes in treating each resident with the utmost dignity and ensuring they experience meaningful moments every day. With staff available 24/7, families can rest assured that their loved ones are receiving top-notch care and attention in any situation. For a dedicated and personalized approach to memory care, look no further than Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard.

Contact Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms

5175 Cypress Preserve Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
Overview of Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms

Memory Lane Cottage provides exceptional memory care for seniors in Tampa Palms, Florida. At Memory Lane Cottages, their mission is to create a safe, comfortable environment that feels like home, while personalizing care to maximize each resident’s quality of life. The professionally trained staff creates a secure atmosphere where residents can wander freely. Family participation is encouraged as part of the care plan, ensuring residents receive care that reflects their unique life experiences.

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms offers 20 private suites, a dining room with home-cooked meals, a living room, and large secured courtyards with walking paths and gardening areas. Residents enjoy a variety of activities designed to stimulate memory and cognitive function, including games, movies, and arts and crafts. Memory Lane Cottage provides comprehensive care, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and 24/7 supervision by Alzheimer’s-trained staff. They also offer physical, speech, and occupational therapy as needed.

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Overview of Strive at Fern Park

Strive at Fern Park sits in the Casselberry neighborhood of Fern Park, Florida, about 1.76 miles from AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. The two-story, 125-bed building is operated by Strive Senior Living under administrator Carrie M. Vick, and has been running for eight years. Floor plans span studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, which gives incoming residents some practical flexibility in how they land.

The community serves both assisted living and memory care residents, covering a meaningful spread of care needs within a single address. Staff speak English and Spanish, a useful detail in a county as linguistically mixed as Seminole. Pets are welcome. The activities list is broader than what many communities this size have: arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, theater and movies, and yoga are all listed.

The Walk Score of 36 puts the neighborhood in somewhat walkable territory on paper, though realistically, residents and visitors depend on transportation for most outings. The facility is about 10.5 miles from the city center, which means it functions as a community-oriented placement rather than a destination convenient to urban services.

Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration inspects the facility, with reviews tending to cover medication management, staffing credentials, and resident rights. Medicaid is accepted, which matters for families who need a coverage pathway that holds over a longer stay.

For families navigating assisted living or memory care in Seminole County, Strive at Fern Park is a bilingual, pet-friendly, mid-size option with Medicaid access and an activities program that goes beyond the minimum.

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Overview of Sonata Boynton Beach

Situated in a charming neighborhood in Boynton Beach, FL, Sonata Boynton Beach is an inviting senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services. The community offers an array of well-designed studio apartments with individual A/C and heating, emergency call system, and safety features for a safe and cozy living environment. Residents find comfort in having access to licensed nurses 24/7 and a specially trained team of dementia-certified caregivers for those living with memory loss.

Dedicated to making residents’ lives as vibrant and dynamic as possible, the community provides personalized life-enrichment programming with various activities, events, and outings to engage in. A wellness center is available to provide access to medical services, combined with various amenities like a library, game room, theater, and salon for residents’ enjoyment and leisure. At Sonata Boynton Beach, residents have access to the services, engagement, and amenities they need to live their golden years vibrantly.

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Gold Choice Deltona

2310 N Normandy Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725
Overview of Gold Choice Deltona

Deltona Assisted Living & Memory Care is a vibrant senior living community in Deltona, Florida, offering a blend of assisted living and memory care services tailored for older adults. Designed to foster independence while ensuring comfort and safety, this community provides a nurturing environment where seniors can thrive. Their shared studios accommodate up to 88 people, and senior residents can enjoy a sprawling landscaped courtyard and a dedicated activity room for engaging pursuits. The community values transparency and simplicity in its services, offering comprehensive rate plans that cater to residents’ needs without hidden costs. With a commitment to enriching experiences, the community curates a diverse calendar of activities to suit residents’ preferences.

Additionally, being licensed for Medicaid and Veterans Benefits, Deltona Assisted Living & Memory Care ensures accessible and quality care for eligible residents. Prioritizing residents’ dignity, the facility enables the personalization of apartments, allowing residents to bring their furniture, adorn walls with cherished photos, and create a homely ambiance. The facility boasts a restaurant-style dining room, offering residents three meals daily. The separate memory care wing features its private courtyard. At the same time, shared spaces like their coffee bistro serve as communal hubs for socializing and relaxation within the community.

Contact Gold Choice Deltona

Overview of Her Heart Village

Her Heart Village is an 80-bed assisted living facility composed of five neighborhood-style buildings housing 16 residents each. The campus has operated for over three decades, offering private apartments with kitchenettes, short-term respite care, rehabilitation services, and an adult day program. Multilingual staff provide care in English, Spanish, French, and Creole, and the community coordinates dining, housekeeping, transportation, and a courtyard salon. Situated in a highly walkable urban neighborhood with a Walk Score of 90, many local services are accessible on foot. Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits are accepted.

Long-term oversight data compiled across 20 distinct evaluations since 2012 log 25 total deficiencies, an annual average of 2.3 citations that tracks 50% better than the standard Florida average. Because 19 of those 20 visits turned up at least one minor infraction, the property holds a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for flawless reports. Earlier regulatory findings noted occasional challenges regarding medication protocols and staffing documentation, and the home’s enforcement record includes a single historical fine of $1,500.

Public records highlight consistent improvement over the last five years; the facility’s two most recent 2025 evaluations flagged minimal overall deficiencies, with the latest complaint investigation returning a completely clean report. No further state enforcement actions appear on the provider’s record.

Prospective representatives researching local residential care can evaluate this multi-year timeline to gauge the community’s operational stability. Since the state data confirms a decades-long presence with low regulatory counts and clean recent complaint reports, the current files suggest an established and attentive management framework. Arranging an in-person walkthrough is a practical next step to check out the multi-building layout firsthand, explore the walkable neighborhood, and ask the administration about how they handle daily care coordination.

Contact Her Heart Village

Overview of The Residence

The Residence is an exclusive neighborhood-style memory care community meticulously crafted to elevate the lives of senior individuals coping with memory loss. Departing from conventional assisted living or nursing home setups, The Residence by Covenant Care stands as a specialized haven exclusively dedicated to memory care. Nestled within an elegantly appointed, apartment-style setting, it offers tailored support and compassionate care for those navigating Alzheimer’s and various forms of dementia.
Situated in North Pensacola, The Residence features a 32-bed community, proudly owned and operated by Covenant Care—a reputable nonprofit provider with over 36 years of experience in delivering home health care, hospice care, personal care, and palliative care. Rooted in a profound commitment to memory care, The Residence embodies a compassionate home where dignity and empathy flourish.

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Weighting overview

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