12 Memory Care Facilities near Daytona Beach, FL

Thanks to year-round moderate temperatures and Atlantic Coast views, Daytona Beach is a desirable location for seniors. Nearly 20 percent of Daytona Beach's 68,055 residents is aged 65 and older, and some of these residents are living with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders. For these residents, living in a memory care facility ensures that they receive the care they need. The Daytona Beach area has 43 memory care facilities, 11 in the city itself and 42 in surrounding communities. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs regulates and licenses memory care facilities in the state.

Any assisted living facility that provides care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders must send to staff additional training at the University of South Florida's Training Academy on Aging. This training ensures that memory care facilities in Daytona Beach and the rest of the state offer exceptional care for their residents.

• Florida is a tax-friendly state, which is good news for seniors. Because there is no state income tax, social security income isn't taxed. As a result, seniors and their families may have some extra money to put toward memory care facility costs.
• Cost of living in Daytona Beach is lower than average as well. On a scale where 100 represents the national average, Daytona Beach's cost of living comes in at 90.7. These cost savings can help seniors and their families cover the expenses of living in a memory care facility.
• Crime rates in Daytona Beach are higher than both Florida and national averages. On a scale where one represents the safest city and 100 the most dangerous, Daytona Beach's violent crime rate comes in at 91.2 and property crime rate at 79.1. As a result, seniors and their families should ask memory care facilities about their security measures, including security systems and gates and exterior lighting.
• According to the American Lung Association, air pollution in Daytona Beach is a concern, especially ozone pollution. Memory care residents with access to outdoor activities and breathing disorders and lung problems should consider this factor when assessing their quality of life in Daytona Beach.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Daytona Beach

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.

Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Directory of Winners in the Daytona Beach Area

Daytona Beach-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.