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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Boca Raton, FL for 2024

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Out of Boca Raton’s 94,422 residents, approximately 25,622 are aged 65 years or older. This places more than 25% of the city’s population in the high-risk group for developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 10% of adults over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s, and the organization expects the total number of people living with the disease to nearly double by 2050. While Alzheimer’s cases are increasing nationwide, deaths due to the illness are decreasing in Boca Raton. According to the CDC, the city saw a 31.37% drop in Alzheimer’s deaths between 2016 and 2020, while the total deaths in the city increased by 19.78%.

Boca Raton’s dementia care communities can help this positive trend continue. They use the latest memory care techniques to assist residents with their daily needs and guide them toward activities that slow the progression of cognitive decline. This guide covers the benefits and drawbacks of living in Boca Raton, the cost of memory care in the city and resources that offer alternative treatment and financing options.

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Memory Care Facilities in Boca Raton, Florida

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Boca Raton

Boca Raton’s memory care facilities are licensed and regulated by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. It issues licenses to those that satisfy stringent rules relating to resident care, health and safety and fire safety. The bureau investigates complaints about facilities and conducts periodic unannounced inspections to determine if they’re continuing to comply with the terms of their licenses.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Boca Raton

  • Boca Raton’s average cost of living index, based on a national average of 100, is 120.8, which suggests the city is costlier than most. However, the figure is swayed by housing costs, which are expensive but unlikely to concern a memory care resident. The health care cost index of 101 is below Florida’s average of 102.3, which suggests medical care may be slightly more affordable in Boca Raton.
  • Overall, Boca Raton is one of Florida’s safer cities, despite occasional spurts that see instances of property crime rise slightly above the national average. Violent crime is very low, at 13.1 (on a scale of 0 to 100). Families worried about the property crime rate may appreciate that to be licensed, memory care facilities must have strict security measures in place, such as keypad-entry doors and surveillance cameras.
  • Rainfall averaging 60 inches annually results in high levels of humidity in Boca Raton throughout the year, particularly between June and September. However, the city’s seniors don’t face extreme temperatures as winter lows are a cool 58 degrees, while summer highs are a pleasantly warm 90 degrees. 
  • Sperling’s BestPlaces gives Boca Raton a good health cost index of 96.3/100. Factors adding to the score include the city’s work with the EPA’s Superfund program to clean contaminated land and the excellent quality of air coming in from the Atlantic Ocean. The city can also boast of having 254 physicians per 100,000 people (an increase of 44 on the national average).
  • Two hospitals serve the city: Boca Raton Regional Hospital, which U.S. News and World Report rates as high-performing in six procedures/conditions, and West Boca Medical Center, a respected community hospital. The nearby City of Fort Lauderdale is also home to several highly regarded facilities, such as Holy Cross Health, which is ranked 24th in the state.
  • PalmTran is Palm Beach County’s bus service, which lets riders aged 65+ ride for half the normal fare on fixed routes and those who qualify for paratransit services ride for free. Curb-to-curb paratransit service fares are $3.50 per one-way trip.

Paying for Memory Care in Boca Raton

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 median cost per month for memory care in Boca Raton is $5,481.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Boca Raton families typically pay $5,481 monthly for memory care, which is above Florida’s average of $5,000, but below the country’s $5,625. Comparisons with other South Florida cities show Boca Raton to be among the more expensive. However, families in Naples can expect to pay an additional $1,144 per month, although just up the coast in Cape Coral they can save $63 when compared to Boca Raton. Greater savings are possible in more affordable cities, such as Port St. Lucie ($4,704) and Sebring ($4,295).

Boca Raton

$5,481

Florida

$5,000

United States

$5,625

Naples

$6,625

Port St. Lucie

$4,704

Sebring

$4,295

Cape Coral

$5,418

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing homes average $9,019 per month in Boca Raton, making them the only type of care costlier than memory care. Assisted living and home health care services are cheaper by $1,096 per month and in-home care saves an additional $190 on that. At $1,517, adult day care is the cheapest, but there isn’t truly an alternative to memory care, as the other services (excluding nursing homes) can only handle seniors during dementia’s early stages.

Memory Care

$5,481

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,385

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,019

Note: Data for Boca Raton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Boca Raton

In Boca Raton 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, visit 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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Boca Raton

Although Boca Raton’s memory care communities provide extensive care for seniors with cognitive issues, there are other needs they don’t have the facilities to support. However, the city is home to many nonprofits that provide assistance free of charge on a wide range of subjects, including legal advice, medical equipment and complaints about the quality of memory care. The following table includes links and phone numbers to several nonprofits, including a short explanation of what each offers seniors and their families.

ResourceContactService
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 831-0404Families concerned about the quality of care given to loved ones in memory care facilities can register their complaints with the long-term care ombudsman program. An ombudsman will investigate and advocate on behalf of the resident in negotiations with the care provider. Investigations revealing criminal behavior will be escalated.
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County(800) 403-9353Palm Beach County residents aged 60 and older can call on the nonprofit firm's help if they've been the victims of exploitation and abuse. Its attorneys have extensive experience helping seniors get justice in several areas of civil law. These include getting Medicare after it's been denied and avoiding bankruptcy.
Durable Medical Equipment Loans(561) 640-2995Clinics Can Help distributes donated gently used medical equipment to people in need throughout Palm Beach County. The devices are cleaned and repaired, if necessary, before being loaned out. The range of equipment can be wide, including motorized wheelchairs and rollators, although availability is subject to donations.
Alzheimer's Association - Southeast Florida Chapter(954) 786-1533The chapter supports seniors with Alzheimer's and their loved ones. There are virtual education classes that increase understanding of the disorder and help families plan for futures that involve it, as well as in-person support groups that help Boca Raton residents find strength among neighbors in similar circumstances.
Boca Raton VA Clinic(561) 416-8995Boca Raton VA Clinic serves U.S. military veterans and their families, providing them with primary and mental health care services on weekdays during normal working hours. The clinic also has a social work department, nutritionists specializing in dietary care and an internist who guides vets toward the care they need.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Boca Raton

Boca Raton 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Anthony

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

Review of Artis Senior Living of Boca Raton

My wife has been in Artis Senior Living of Boca Raton for some time now. It's a nice-looking building, and it's about six or seven years old. They've got very clean and good-sized rooms with plenty...

Provider response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Artis Senior Living of Boca Raton. Your opinion holds great importance for us, and we'll ensure that your honest feedback is shared. Your rating will be...

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Luz

I visited this facility

Review of The Meridian at Boca Raton

The Meridian at Boca Raton was nice. It was really good, but it was too big and just too far for me. Other than that, it was awesome. The tour was great. The staff showed me everything including...

Provider response

Thank you so much for visiting The Meridian at Boca Raton Luz. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and you recommend our community to others. If you ever have any questions or want...

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Marli

I visited this facility

Review of The Atrium at Boca Raton

I cannot say that The Atrium at Boca Raton was the best, nor the least, but the rooms were very good. The staff was very nice. They were doing their best, but I think they needed more assistance...

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