5 Memory Care Facilities near Brooksville, FL

The population of Brooksville is 8,147, and 27.5 percent of those residents are 65 or older. Brooksville is the county seat of Nassau County, and it's estimated by Elder Affairs that Nassau County has 1,976 residents who probably have Alzheimer's disease, dementia or some other type of cognitive disorder. Across the state, some 540,000 seniors have memory impairments, and that figure is expected to increase by 30 percent by 2025. It's likely that Brooksville's numbers will jump also. In the immediate area are 11 memory care facilities, including one in Brooksville and 10 in Spring Hill, New Port Richey other nearby communities. An extended congregate care license (ECC) from the state is required prior to operating a memory care facility.

• Florida's favorable tax policy excludes personal income, making the Sunshine State popular among retirees. For many families, the absence of income tax provides additional funds to be used for memory care and other critical services in Brooksville.
• Cost of living indices are based on a U.S. average of 100. Brooksville's cost of living is 86.6, so it's less expensive to live there than in other cities in the country. That lower expense reduces the price of healthcare for seniors. This helps stretch their retirement pensions and Social Security payments, which can add to the available money for memory care.
• The temperature on this island has a relatively narrow range with winter lows of 46 and summer highs reaching 91. Sunny days in Brooksville outnumber the U.S. yearly average by 240 to 205. Brooksville rated a 79 out of 100 for its Sperling's Comfort Index, which is well above the national average.
• Brooksville violent crime index is 69.5, so its more than twice the U.S. average of 31.1. The property crime index is 55.5, which is about 17 points higher than the national average. Seniors in memory care facilities have an extra layer of security in locked buildings.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Brooksville

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Brooksville Area

Brooksville-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.