21 Memory Care Facilities near Amelia Island, FL

Amelia Island is home to a population of 12,292 people with 31 percent senior citizens. Nassau County, where Amelia Island is located, has a population of nearly 17,250, and 1,976 are likely to have Alzheimer's disease, according to Elder Affairs. Florida law requires memory care facilities to obtain an extended congregate care (ECC) certificate prior to supervising cognitive disorder patients. Out of two dozen nearby facilities, one is on Amelia Island, and the rest are in Jacksonville or Atlantic Beach.

• Cost of living indices are formulated with a U.S. average of 100. Amelia Island's cost of living is 132.3, which is about 30 percent higher than an average U.S. city. Healthcare costs are 23 percent higher than the Florida average and 20 percent higher than the national average, which will carry over to seniors in memory care.
• Amelia Island is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as the University of Florida Health. In the event of medical emergencies or illness, Baptist North Medical Campus is a nearby alternative.
• Although there is no yearly measurable snowfall on Amelia Island, it does get an average of 51 inches of rain per year, which is 12 inches more than the national average. Days filled with sunshine outnumber cloudy ones by 221 to 205, and the summer high temperature is 89, while the winter low is 44. Amelia Island earns a 78 out of 100 on the Sperling's Comfort Index. This comfortable year-round climate benefits families and senior members with joint pain.
• Florida does not impose a state income tax on its residents. Therefore, seniors living in memory care on Amelia Island will have more money in their budget to spend on memory care services.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Amelia Island

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

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.

Amelia Island 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 Amelia Island, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Directory of Winners in the Amelia Island Area

Amelia Island-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.