21 Memory Care Facilities near Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach, Florida is a popular destination for many people age 65 and over due to its warm climate, white sand beaches and lack of income tax. As such, the senior population in Delray Beach makes up 24.6 percent of it's population of  68,749, and some of these people are part of the 540,000 seniors living in Florida with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

To support the rising need for dementia care services in Delray Beach, there are 68 assisted living facilities equipped with specially trained staff and state-regulated services such as dementia memory care and 24-hour support that provide dignified and quality care to seniors who live with a memory-related illness.

• Delray Beach is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Delray Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Delray Beach has lovely Florida weather with 235 sunny days a year and average January lows of 58 degrees, so seniors can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and sun all year round. Summers are a bit hot and humid, however, with July highs of around 89 degrees.
  
• Seniors with a respiratory illness can enjoy the fresh air in Delray Beach without the hazards of pollution. The American Lung Association gave this area an excellent particle pollution rating of A, making it safer than other major metropolitan areas.
  
• Living in Delray Beach, Florida, has the potential to be a money saver. This state is among the top 10 tax-friendly states for retirees, ranking 7th. As Florida has no income tax and a low property tax rate of 0.9 percent, low-income seniors may have more money for daily living expenses.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Delray 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.

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

Delray 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.