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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Saint Petersburg, FL for 2024

The city of Saint Petersburg in the Tampa Bay area of Florida is home to around 258,201 people, approximately 19.3% of whom are aged 65 and older and are at risk of various forms of dementia. That includes Alzheimer’s disease, America’s seventh-most-common cause of death. Fatalities from Alzheimer’s increased by 71.13% in the Tampa Bay area between 2014 and 2018 according to CDC data. By comparison, deaths from all causes over the same period increased by only 10.55%, illustrating why the increasing prevalence of dementia has become a concern. A 2020 study projects that the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s could more than double by the year 2050 to a total of 12.7 million people.

Memory care is a crucial resource for seniors in St. Petersburg dealing with this reality. Facilities offer around-the-clock support in safe environments by staff specifically trained to provide individualized care for clients with cognitive impairment. They also have therapists who employ the latest methods for slowing the advance of dementia. This guide offers an overview of the pros and cons of living in St. Petersburg, summarizes the costs of memory care and alternatives, and lists useful resources for seniors and their families.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Saint Petersburg

Memory care facilities in Florida are generally regulated, licensed and monitored as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, which sets specific disclosure, staffing and training requirements for dementia care. The Bureau conducts inspections prior to issuing a license and biennial inspections for license renewal. It carries out quarterly or biannual monitoring as each license requires.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Saint Petersburg

  • St. Petersburg has a robust healthcare infrastructure for a city its size, offering 16 hospitals or specialized healthcare facilities predominantly in the HCA and BayCare insurance networks. Many of these facilities are highly rated, such as St. Anthony’s Hospital, known for advanced medical technologies and extensive senior health services, and HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, noted for specialties such as physical therapy and rehabilitation, infusion therapy, and minimally invasive surgery.
  • The health cost index in St. Petersburg is 98.5, which is below the national average of 100, while the ratio of physicians to patients is slightly better than the U.S. average at 273 per 100,000. The city’s water quality index is slightly below the national average of 55, coming in at 50. On the other hand, the city’s air quality is substantially better at 68, exceeding the U.S. average by ten points.  
  • Crime rates in the city are higher than the national average, particularly with regard to property crime, where published data indexes St. Petersburg at 71.5 out of 100, more than double the U.S. average of 35.4. It’s worth noting that the city’s averages are somewhat skewed by the statistics in a cluster of downtown neighborhoods and that seniors in memory care are less likely to encounter crime thanks to their well-staffed, secured and monitored facilities.
  • Saint Petersburg’s climate is sunny, virtually snow-free and extremely comfortable in the spring and winter months. It can get hot, muggy and humid in the summer, but seniors in memory care facilities with air conditioning, environmental controls and the dedicated attention of in-house staff can continue to expect reasonable comfort.
  • The overall cost of living is under both the Florida national averages at 98.6. All in all, St. Petersburg is one of Florida’s more affordable communities, particularly for housing and transportation. 
  • St. Petersburg offers a range of convenient transportation options for seniors. The PSTA Access program provides special busing services for people with disabilities, while Neighborly Transportation offers no-cost EZRide transportation for medical appointments and group outings. 

Paying for Memory Care in Saint Petersburg

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.

The average monthly fee in St. Petersburg is $4,188, well under the state median of $5,000 and even further below the average U.S. rate of $5,625.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care in St. Petersburg is among the most affordable in Florida, bested only by Gainseville’s monthly average of $2,938 and Lakeland’s monthly average of $4,125. Average costs in most nearby cities are higher, such as Homosassa Springs, where monthly costs average $5,313. Monthly memory care expenses are even higher in The Villages at $6,510, the highest rate in the state.

Saint Petersburg

$4,188

Florida

$5,000

The United States

$5,625

Gainesville

$2,938

Lakeland

$4,125

Homosassa Springs

$5,313

The Villages

$6,510

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day health care is the least expensive option for seniors in St. Petersburg, with average fees of $2,123. Assisted living is next at $3,350, considerably below the $4,767 required for in-home care and the $4,862 required for home health care. A semiprivate room in a nursing home facility is considerably more expensive at $8,927 monthly.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,862

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$3,350

Memory Care

$4,188

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,927

* Note: Data for St. Petersburg was unavailable, so data for the Tampa Bay Area was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Saint Petersburg

In Saint Petersburg, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Florida page.

More ways to pay for memory care 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 Saint Petersburg

Seniors in St. Petersburg have access to a wide range of free resources to help and support them and their families. Listed below a few services that can be useful to residents in memory care communities or their loved ones. These resources offer advice and assistance on long-term care options and on resolving issues with care providers.

ResourceContactService
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(727) 588-6912Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman is dedicated to advocacy for the highest possible standards of long-term care in the state's facilities. If a memory care community isn't living up to its commitments for quality of care, the Ombudsman receives complaints, investigates them and works with the providers to resolve them. The West Coast District Office of the Ombudsman serves Pinellas County and the people of St. Petersburg.
Alzheimer's Association - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter(727) 578-2558The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association serves 16 counties in western Florida, supporting local educational initiatives and facilitating in-person and online support groups. The chapter's overall mission is to supplement the national Association's aid programs and to help individuals and families to prepare for a future lived with Alzheimer's.
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas(727) 217-8111Providing a wide range of services for seniors with a combination of federal and state support, the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas is a private nonprofit that, among its many offerings, provides caregiver resources and access to a wide range of education, support and guidance services for seniors and their loved ones who are facing an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg 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.

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