Diane's Luxury Care
5500 NW 69th Avenue, Lauderhill, FL, 33319
"Located in the Inverrary neighborhood, Diane's Luxury Care provides a full-service, highly enjoyable experience. We offer meals, 24-hour sup..."
READ MORECoastal Fort Lauderdale is part of the greater Miami area and is home to 181,668 people. Of them, almost one-fifth are 65 or over, the age at which most people with Alzheimer's or dementia are diagnosed. Throughout the United States, it's estimated that one in nine seniors are affected. The number of cases is projected to increase as the population ages; by 2050, it's expected that almost 13 million people will be affected. In Fort Lauderdale, total deaths between 2016 and 2020 rose by 18.87%, while Alzheimer's-related deaths decreased by 4.95% in the same time period. This could be due in part to the availability of high-quality dementia care in Fort Lauderdale.
Memory care communities are designed to be safe and comfortable for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. They have specialized safety features and staff available around the clock. In addition to providing personal care, these staff provide companionship to residents experiencing confusion or distress. This guide talks more about the cost of memory care in Fort Lauderdale and some of the advantages of utilizing its benefits in the city.
21 Results
5500 NW 69th Avenue, Lauderhill, FL, 33319
"Located in the Inverrary neighborhood, Diane's Luxury Care provides a full-service, highly enjoyable experience. We offer meals, 24-hour sup..."
READ MOREFort Lauderdale, a beautiful, diverse coastal community with scenic beaches, is home to just over 180,000 residents, more than 16 percent of whom are age 65 or older. It is estimated that 12 percent of seniors in the state of Florida has some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. To help serve these seniors' needs, the Fort Lauderdale area offers more than 20 different memory care facilities.
In Fort Lauderdale and throughout the state of Florida, memory care facilities fall under the umbrella of assisted living facilities. Facilities specializing in memory care must provide a safe, secure environment for all residents. Staff who work in memory care facilities are required to have specialized training related to dementia and larger facilities must have at least one staff member awake and on call at all times.
Â
Â
Memory Care costs in Fort Lauderdale start around $6,743 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 Fort Lauderdale 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.
Fort Lauderdale
$6,743
Pompano Beach
$5,745
US
$5,694
Plantation
$5,370
Tamarac
$4,742
Davie
$4,583
Lauderhill
$4,258
Hollywood
$3,511
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
Fort Lauderdale-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.
Memory Care
Janice
5
Review of The Meridian at Waterways
I visited dozens of senior living places and I narrowed it down to three. I chose The Meridian at Waterways because of the staff ratio per person. It was a little bit cheaper than the other two...
Provider response
Thank you so much for your review!
Memory Care
Valerie
5
Review of Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale
My mom is now at Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale. She was welcomed with open arms. Everyone was concerned about her and made sure she was checked on. They have a nurse's station immediately...
Provider response
Thanks for sharing this review. We are glad that your mother is succeeding and thriving as a valued resident of our Fort Lauderdale community. We strive to provide our residents with the best food...
Memory Care
mikec787
5
Review of The Heritage at Delray
The staff here are amazing. They are continually dialed-in to the very specific needs of each resident. This is no easy task! The needs are complex and almost constantly changing. We appreciate...