The Best Memory Care Communities in Flagler County, FL

More than 110,000 people call Flagler County home, and 30 percent of these residents are age 65 and older. Some of these Flagler County seniors may be a part of the 540,000 Florida seniors living with Alzheimer's disease, as reported by the Alzheimer's Association. These seniors and their families may find that one of the three memory care facilities in Flagler County delivers the services they need.

Florida defines memory care facilities as a category of assisted living facilities, which the Florida Department of Elder Affairs oversees and licenses. Flagler County memory care facilities also must acquire limited mental health licenses, allowing them to provide care to seniors living with dementia and related mental health disorders.

• The cost of living in Flagler County is higher than the national average. On a scale where 100 represents the average, Flagler County ranks 120.4. Housing costs are especially high at 162. Seniors' families may want to keep cost of living in mind when budgeting for memory care facility expenses.
• Florida is a tax-friendly state for seniors. Flagler County seniors can enjoy Florida's lack of a state income tax, which means that social security income isn't taxed, either. 
• Seniors and their families hoping to escape frigid winters will appreciate Flagler County's climate. Located on Florida's Atlantic Coast, Flagler County boasts warm summers, with highs nearing 90 degrees, and more sunny days than average. During the winter, lows drop to the 40s. Flagler County sees no snow but more rain than average.
• Flagler County's violent crime rate is lower than the national average, coming in at 21.6 on a scale where one represents the safest city and 100 the most dangerous. Property crime rates are higher at 43.9, which is just above the national average. As a result, seniors' families may want to inquire about security measures like exterior lighting and security cameras at memory care facilities.

Memory Care costs in Flagler County start around $5,327 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Flagler County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Florida page.

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.

Flagler County-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.