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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Vero Beach, FL for 2024

Vero Beach is a popular place to retire, with almost 30% of the city's 16,700 residents aged 65 and over. There are a number of local programs and initiatives in the city to provide support for seniors with Alzheimer's and their family members. As a result, the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths reported by the CDC in Vero Beach has dropped by 13.89% from 2016 to 2020. For context, number of deaths from all causes increased by 14.08% over the same time period.

Seniors suffering from cognitive decline in Vero Beach have access to a number of dementia care communities where they can receive the care they need in a secure environment. Assistance and guidance is provided 24/7 by caregivers who are trained in the latest methods of helping seniors with memory loss disorders. These communities offer therapy and activities that have been shown to slow cognitive decline and even improve the symptoms of Alzheimer's. This guide provides an overview of the pros and cons of living in Vero Beach, discusses the average cost of memory care and lists local resources.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Vero Beach

Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation is responsible for the licensing and regulation of memory care facilities in Vero Beach. Communities are subject to biennial inspections to ensure they are compliant with state and federal regulations for safe operation. The agency's online public record database can provide families with information about facility operations and violations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Vero Beach

 

  • Vero Beach is an affordable option for seniors compared to the average city in Florida. Based on the national median of 100, the city's cost of living is assigned an index score of 95.2, which is lower than the state average of 103.1. Seniors can save on health, housing and transportation costs, though these are all typically covered in memory care facilities' monthly rates.
  • The state also offers many tax benefits. All forms of retirement income, including Social Security benefits, pensions, IRAs and 401(k)s, are exempt from taxation. There is also no estate or inheritance tax in Florida.
  • While rates of violent crime fall below the national average, property crime is more prevalent. Measured on a scale to 100, the city receives an index rating of 45.8, which is ten points higher than the U.S. average of 35.4. Fortunately, memory care communities are designed to keep residents safe and are typically outfitted with enhanced security systems and 24-hour surveillance.
  • The air in Vero Beach is clean and healthy for seniors to breathe. The American Lung Association awards the city with an A grade in regard to the number of high ozone days it sees on an annual basis.
  • Health care is very accessible in Vero Beach. Not only are health costs lower than the national median, but the city has 234 physicians for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the U.S. average of 210.
  • As it's a smaller community, there's only one hospital in Vero Beach. However, the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the state. Its specialties include geriatrics and brain health, offering neurological care for Parkinson’s disease, strokes, brain tumors and dementia.
  • Seniors in Vero Beach can enjoy warm and sunny weather throughout the year, though the area is prone to stormy weather during hurricane season. While summer can be hot and muggy, winters are particularly pleasant, with an average low of 51 degrees and no chance of snowfall. The city typically sees 232 sunny days each year, which gives seniors plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Vero Beach

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care in Vero Beach costs an average of $4,188 per month.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Vero Beach pay about $800 less than in the average Florida city. Local costs are also $1,400 lower than the national average. While rates in Lakeland are slightly less expensive, other nearby communities, such as Miami, are costlier. Rates in Palm Bay are nearly $1,400 higher than in Vero Beach. Costs in Naples, which sees the state's highest rates, are over $2,400 higher than costs in Vero Beach.

Vero Beach

$4,188

Florida

$5,000

United States

$5,625

Miami

$5,481

Naples

$6,625

Palm Bay

$5,576

Lakeland

$4,125

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

There are other long-term care options to consider. Adult day care is a less expensive alternative at $1,300 per month, though it only covers daytime assistance. For seniors not needing specialized medical care, assisted living is an option over $800 less expensive per month. In-home care and home health care are suitable options for seniors who wish to age in place, though both of these options are $900 more expensive than memory care. For those who require a higher level of supervision, nursing homes are ideal, though costs are nearly double that of memory care communities.

Memory Care

$4,188

In-Home Care

$5,100

Home Health Care

$5,100

Adult Day Health Care

$1,300

Assisted Living Facility

$3,350

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,334

Note: Data for Vero Beach was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Sebastian, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Vero Beach

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Florida page.

Financial Assistance in Florida

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Vero Beach

Vero Beach and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Vero Beach, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Vero Beach

 

Vero Beach Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Florida

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Donna

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sodalis Vero Beach

My husband has moved into Sodalis Vero Beach. I chose this community because the pricing was better than others. It was more affordable. Some of the women that work there are very, very dedicated...

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Paul

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sodalis Vero Beach

I went to Sodalis Vero Beach to visit my mother. The care by people who work in memory care are some of the finest, nicest, caring people I've met at any of these establishments. They're excellent....

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Ralph T.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of HarborChase of Vero Beach

This review has been long overdo , I moved my Stepmom and Dad in there August 2019 I can’t begin to say enough about the staff in Memory Care . Under the direction of Lavinia and her staff they...

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