Nearly 117,000 people call Clearwater, FL, home, and 23% of the city’s population are seniors aged 65 and older. With its significant population of seniors and retirees, it’s no surprise that Florida ranks as the nation’s second-oldest state. Yet, despite its high senior population and this demographic’s predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Alzheimer’s-related deaths in Clearwater decreased by >-20.04% between 2016 and 2020. Looking ahead to the future, though, this trend is likely to reverse. Alzheimer’s ranks as the seventh leading cause of death in the county, and 12.7 million Americans are projected to develop the disease by 2050.

Alzheimer’s currently has no cure. However, Clearwater’s seniors are well-served by a number of memory care communities in the area. With well-researched therapies and thoughtfully trained staff, memory care communities offer a secure environment designed with the needs of seniors in the later stages of memory-loss disorders in mind. Families in Clearwater can use this guide to help navigate memory care options in the area and compare average costs.

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Clearwater, FL

2023

Grand Villa of Clearwater

2750 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL, 33759

Minutes from Old Tampa Bay and surrounded by more than half a dozen parks, Brookdale Clearwater is an assisted living and memory care facility in Clearwater, Florida. Their clean rooms, great food and … (read more)
Minutes from Old Tampa Bay and surrounded by more than half a dozen parks, Brookdale Clearwater is an assisted living and memory care facility in Clearwater, Florida. Their clean rooms, great food and … (read more)

The Oaks of Clearwater

420 Bay Avenue, Clearwater, FL, 33756

Oaks of Clearwater has very nice views of the intracoastal but it is a huge high rise with no way to get outside except by escort. I did not see a set up that was conducive for people with dementia or … (read more)
Oaks of Clearwater has very nice views of the intracoastal but it is a huge high rise with no way to get outside except by escort. I did not see a set up that was conducive for people with dementia or … (read more)

Pacifica Senior Living Belleair

620 Belleair Rd., Clearwater, FL, 33756

Minutes from the Belleair Country Club and surrounded by trees and residential areas, Pacifica Senior Living Belleair is an assisted living and memory care facility in Clearwater, Florida. Visitors an … (read more)
Minutes from the Belleair Country Club and surrounded by trees and residential areas, Pacifica Senior Living Belleair is an assisted living and memory care facility in Clearwater, Florida. Visitors an … (read more)

Aravilla Clearwater

3055 Union St., Clearwater, FL, 33759

In a pinch we had to move my mom from an assisted living to a full-time memory care facility. Luckily after requesting personal reccomendations on social media, I was directed to Aravilla. The executi … (read more)
In a pinch we had to move my mom from an assisted living to a full-time memory care facility. Luckily after requesting personal reccomendations on social media, I was directed to Aravilla. The executi … (read more)

The Landmark

3260 North McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL, 33761

I toured The Landmark yesterday. I wasn’t really impressed with the facility’s cleanliness. I was a little bit shocked when I went in there. It was not clean at all. The sales director wasn’t there at … (read more)
I toured The Landmark yesterday. I wasn’t really impressed with the facility’s cleanliness. I was a little bit shocked when I went in there. It was not clean at all. The sales director wasn’t there at … (read more)

2016

Seasons Belleair

1145 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Clearwater, FL, 33756

My dad is living in Seasons Belleair. It has been great. They’re very good. It’s super clean, too. They keep my dad very entertained. They take him out all the time to tons of different activities. It … (read more)
My dad is living in Seasons Belleair. It has been great. They’re very good. It’s super clean, too. They keep my dad very entertained. They take him out all the time to tons of different activities. It … (read more)

The Preserve at Clearwater

2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater, FL, 33763

Located near the beaches, The Preserve at Clearwater is situated on lush acreage surrounded by a Pinellas County nature preserve. The facility offers several apartment options for assisted living and … (read more)
Located near the beaches, The Preserve at Clearwater is situated on lush acreage surrounded by a Pinellas County nature preserve. The facility offers several apartment options for assisted living and … (read more)

The Colonnade at Beckett Lake

2155 Montclair Road, Clearwater, FL, 33782

I like The Colonnade at Beckett Lake; they’re our second choice. I like their location, and it seemed like a great community. They’re a little less expensive than the place where my mom is now. It’s a … (read more)
I like The Colonnade at Beckett Lake; they’re our second choice. I like their location, and it seemed like a great community. They’re a little less expensive than the place where my mom is now. It’s a … (read more)

2015

Wickshire Countryside

3141 North McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL, 33761

The Wickshire Countryside is an assisted living facility located outside of Clearwater, FL, near the small community of Briarwood. With a variety of living choices, from studios up to two-bedroom apar … (read more)
The Wickshire Countryside is an assisted living facility located outside of Clearwater, FL, near the small community of Briarwood. With a variety of living choices, from studios up to two-bedroom apar … (read more)

2015, 2023

Elison Senior Living Community of Pinecrest

1150 8th Ave SW, Largo, FL, 33770

Gorgeous facility for independent and assisted living. The memory care floor was very small and had too many little coves of activities that memory care residents might like. Because the facility is a … (read more)
Gorgeous facility for independent and assisted living. The memory care floor was very small and had too many little coves of activities that memory care residents might like. Because the facility is a … (read more)

2012, 2014

HarborChase of Palm Harbor

2960 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684

HarborChase of Palm Harbor is near U.S. Highway 19, West Coast Medical Group and Seabreeze Shopping Center in Palm Harbor, Florida. Community members can participate in religious services, Wii Sports, … (read more)
HarborChase of Palm Harbor is near U.S. Highway 19, West Coast Medical Group and Seabreeze Shopping Center in Palm Harbor, Florida. Community members can participate in religious services, Wii Sports, … (read more)

2014, 2016, 2017, 2019

Cabot Cove of Largo

455 Belcher Road South, Largo, FL, 33771

Cabot Cove of Largo is located in the Fairway Village neighborhood of Largo, Florida, about four miles east of the city’s center. Residents and their loved ones rave about the inclusive demeanor of th … (read more)
Cabot Cove of Largo is located in the Fairway Village neighborhood of Largo, Florida, about four miles east of the city’s center. Residents and their loved ones rave about the inclusive demeanor of th … (read more)
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2014, 2016, 2017, 2019

2013

Arden Courts of Largo

300 Highland Avenue, Largo, FL, 33770

Arden Courts of Largo was very well-maintained. There’s no awful smell. The rooms were just very small, but they were situated that way on purpose. There were no showers in the bathrooms. They had wha … (read more)
Arden Courts of Largo was very well-maintained. There’s no awful smell. The rooms were just very small, but they were situated that way on purpose. There were no showers in the bathrooms. They had wha … (read more)

Lake House

1071 Lake Avenue NE, Largo, FL, 33771

I toured Lake House, and I liked the place. It was extremely clean. The staff was pleasant. The tour was very informative. The staff who gave me the tour was Hailey, and she was very good, and kind, a … (read more)
I toured Lake House, and I liked the place. It was extremely clean. The staff was pleasant. The tour was very informative. The staff who gave me the tour was Hailey, and she was very good, and kind, a … (read more)

2022

Arden Courts of Palm Harbor

2895 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684

My husband was at Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care Community for a week. It’s an excellent facility with very professional and caring people. I was exceptionally pleased. He had a private room that … (read more)
My husband was at Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care Community for a week. It’s an excellent facility with very professional and caring people. I was exceptionally pleased. He had a private room that … (read more)

2020, 2022

The Lakes of Dunedin

880 Patricia Avenue, Dunedin, FL, 34698

I toured Grand Villa of Dunedin and I was very pleased. I liked it. The rooms were very nice. They have a lot of open spaces and a lot of windows so the residents don’t feel so closed in. The staff wa … (read more)
I toured Grand Villa of Dunedin and I was very pleased. I liked it. The rooms were very nice. They have a lot of open spaces and a lot of windows so the residents don’t feel so closed in. The staff wa … (read more)

Freedom Square of Seminole

7800 Liberty Lane, Seminole, FL, 33778


Seasons Largo

4175 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL, 33764

Seasons Largo is an assisted living and memory care facility offering studio and one-bedroom apartments, including companion suites, to retired seniors and their small pets south of Largo, Florida, le … (read more)
Seasons Largo is an assisted living and memory care facility offering studio and one-bedroom apartments, including companion suites, to retired seniors and their small pets south of Largo, Florida, le … (read more)

2013, 2015, 2022

The Baybrook at Largo

750 Starkey Road, Largo, FL, 33771

I was very impressed with The Baybrook at Largo. It had a very, very homely and warm feeling. They do activities and keep their residents busy. Everything was very clean, very neat, and very comfortab … (read more)
I was very impressed with The Baybrook at Largo. It had a very, very homely and warm feeling. They do activities and keep their residents busy. Everything was very clean, very neat, and very comfortab … (read more)
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2013, 2015, 2022

2016

Bay Wood Senior Living

8980 49th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL, 33782

Bay Wood Senior Living was a very nice and very clean facility. I checked the memory care and it’s got that homey feeling to it. The staff that I met were very friendly. I was very impressed. There wa … (read more)
Bay Wood Senior Living was a very nice and very clean facility. I checked the memory care and it’s got that homey feeling to it. The staff that I met were very friendly. I was very impressed. There wa … (read more)

COVID-19 Rules for Memory Care in Clearwater

Since most COVID-19 rules for Memory Care Communities and other Senior Living Facilities are set at the state level, you can view the specific rules for your state on our Guide to Memory Care in Florida. Keep in mind that every community has specific policies that they put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Clearwater

Clearwater’s memory care communities are licensed and regulated by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. The bureau monitors facilities by investigating complaints and conducting unannounced inspections to ensure they continue to comply with the terms of their licenses. It can revoke a facility’s license if it fails to uphold standards, such as having inadequate staff-to-resident ratios.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Clearwater

  • Sperling’s BestPlaces’ Health Care Cost Index for Clearwater is 103.7, slightly exceeding Florida’s average of 102.3. However, other costs, such as transportation, are significantly lower, and the overall average cost of living index of 99.1 is notably below Florida’s 103.1. This suggests that Clearwater’s elders get more for their money than the average Floridian.
  • Clearwater’s older residents are well served by the region’s medical facilities, which include Morton Plant Hospital, ranked No. 2 in Central Florida and No. 7 in the entire state by U.S. News and World Report. Across the bay in Tampa, elders can also receive outstanding care at Tampa General Hospital, which is rated the best in Central Florida and No. 3 in the state. 
  • Clearwater’s crime rates are higher than the U.S. averages, but effective policing over the past 10 years has seen a dramatic decline in the number of violent and property crimes in the area. Families concerned about crime in the city may be pleased to know that memory care communities must have strict security in place to get their licenses, including surveillance cameras and controlled entry/exit doors.
  • The narrow gap between winter and summer temperatures is one of the most senior-friendly aspects of the area, as winter lows are around 52 degrees and summer highs are approximately 90. Consequently, Clearwater’s elders don’t experience temperature extremes. High rainfall in summer causes humidity levels to rise to uncomfortable levels, but those drop to near normal the rest of the year.
  • Sperling’s BestPlaces gives Clearwater an above-average Health Cost Index of 98.5/100. This is in part due to the good quality of air coming in off the Gulf and the city’s success in cleaning contaminated land as part of the EPA’s Superfund program. It’s also because Clearwater has 273 physicians per 100,000 people, which is 63 more than the U.S. average.
  • Clearwater residents aged 65+ qualify for reduced-fare rides on PSTA’s regular bus routes, which operate throughout Pinellas County. Buses are wheelchair-accessible, so seniors with disabilities can also take advantage of the service.

Paying for Memory Care in Clearwater

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.

Memory care fees can fluctuate because each facility’s prices are based on numerous factors, such as location and staff-to-resident ratios, but the median monthly fee of $4,188 should give families an idea of likely costs.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

With its median fee of $4,188, Clearwater’s seniors save $812 per month when compared to Florida’s average and another $625 on top of that when compared to the country’s. The city also holds up well against neighboring alternatives, such as North Port ($5,181), Orlando ($5,000) and Homosassa Springs ($5,313). The exception is Lakeland, although the monthly savings of $63 may not be sufficient to entice families away from Clearwater.

$4188

Clearwater

$5000

Florida

$5625

United States

$4125

Lakeland

$5181

North Port

$5000

Orlando

$5313

Homosassa Springs

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Clearwater’s memory care is one of the most affordable types of care in the city, only surpassed by assisted living’s $3,350 and adult day care’s $2,123. However, neither of these is suitable for elders with cognitive issues. In-home care and home health care can aid people with early-stage dementia, but their fees of $4,767 and $4,962, respectively, are much higher than memory care. Nursing homes are costlier still, at $8,927.

$4188

Memory Care

$4767

In-Home Care

$4862

Home Health Care

$2123

Adult Day Health Care

$3350

Assisted Living Facility

$8927

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

Note: Data for Clearwater was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Clearwater

In Clearwater 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 Clearwater

Clearwater’s memory care communities provide appropriate care to the elders in their charge, but this isn’t the only help available to the city’s seniors. Numerous nonprofits dedicate themselves to helping Clearwater’s older residents handle an array of issues free of charge. The following table lists several support services seniors can use to address issues about the quality of their care, learn how to live with Alzheimer’s and seek legal assistance in matters of civil law. 

Resource

Contact

Description

(850) 414-2323

The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program supports seniors in residential care facilities. Its ombudsmen educate residents on their rights and investigate their complaints. The ombudsman can negotiate solutions with care providers while retaining the complainant's anonymity but must escalate complaints suggesting criminal behavior, such as insurance fraud.

(727) 549-3600

Clearwater Vet Center specializes in various forms of support and treatment for patients dealing with nonmedical issues. Its mental health care department specializes in several practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, and its bereavement counselors can help patients come to terms with the loss of a loved one.

(727) 578-2558

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association manages several support programs for elders and their families. These include ALZ STARS, which can help people identify early warning signs of Alzheimer's, and the Virtual Caregiver College, which educates caregivers about the disorder. There are also in-person support groups.

(727) 935-0508

Olympian Clinical Research is a company headquartered in Clearwater that conducts research into multiple medical conditions, including dementia. It intermittently requires people affected by a cognitive decline to participate in clinical assessments to help the medical community learn more about memory loss with the purpose of finding a cure. 

(727) 490-4040

Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to helping seniors access attorneys who can represent them in matters of civil law. The firm's areas of practice include bankruptcy, government benefits, wills and elder abuse. It can also help veterans struggling to get compensation for service-related disabilities.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Clearwater

Clearwater 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.