16 Memory Care Facilities near Deerfield Beach, FL

Twenty-two percent of the population in Deerfield Beach, or 17,725 individuals, are seniors aged 65 or older. The state of Florida has 540,000 individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. To help accommodate these numbers, there are 25 memory care facilities in Deerfield Beach. Regulated by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, these memory care communities are assisted living facilities that operate under a Limited Mental Health license. They provide room and board, daily care and activities for those with cognitive disabilities.

• The city of Deerfield Beach is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Broward Health North, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Crime in Deerfield Beach is 21 percent higher than the national average. People in the city have a one in 31 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime. Caregivers of seniors in memory care should use caution when traveling to and from medical appointments and on necessary outings.
• The cost of living in Deerfield Beach is indexed at 107.8, which is lower than the state average of 111 and a national index of 100. This makes Deerfield an affordable option for Florida retirement living. The city average is higher than the national average, which means seniors on a budget may have a more difficult time paying for memory care in Florida than in other areas in the nation.
• Summers in Deerfield Beach are hot and humid with the average July high around 90 degrees, which may prove to be too much for seniors who are sensitive to the heat or for those with respiratory issues. Winters are short and mild with average January lows around 59 degrees.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Deerfield 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.

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

Deerfield 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.