17 Memory Care Facilities near Bradenton, FL

The gulf coast city of Bradenton, Florida, has a sizeable senior population of close to 24 percent and some of these seniors have memory impairments like Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or dementia. There are over 80 memory care facilities in Bradenton to accommodate them.

Many assisted living facilities in Florida possess a specially trained dementia care unit as the state is estimated to have over 500,000 residents with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments. Dementia care programs can be stand-alone or located within shared assisted living facilities, and staff must undergo yearly training and education.

• Excellent weather with a comfort index of 83 out of 100 is one of the major benefits of living in Bradenton. The summer highs are a little hot and humid, around 90 degrees in July. Winter, on the other hand, is nearly ideal with a crisp January low of 51 degrees.
  
• Seniors are at risk for many potential health hazards in the environment, including air quality. Those with COPD, diabetes, and other related illnesses can be adversely affected by pollution. The air in Bradenton, however, is clean and carries a low risk. It was given a solid B ozone rating from the American Lung Association.
  
• It is about 11 percent more expensive to live in Florida when compared to the national average. However, Bradenton is only 8 percent above the U.S. average, making it cheaper to live here than in many other areas. Seniors and their families may be able to cut costs by living here.
  
• The tax situation in Florida is a huge benefit to residents of The Sunshine State. Social security income and pension IRAs are not taxed and there is no marginal state tax. This means finances may stretch farther here, giving seniors the opportunity for better quality care and more money for day-to-day expenses.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bradenton

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.

Bradenton 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 Bradenton, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Bradenton-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.