The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hollywood, FL for 2023

Though seniors make up only 16.7 percent of Hollywood, Florida's population of 153,627, there are an estimated 540,000 seniors in Florida alone who have Alzheimer's disease or dementia and need quality memory care. Hollywood has 61 assisted living facilities to better support resident seniors who live with a memory-related illness. These dementia care facilities provide the necessary security devices and 24-hour support to provide dignified, quality memory care to its residents.

• Hollywood has about 246 sunny days, more than the national average of 205, so seniors living here can sit outside and soak in the sun. With an average high of 90 degrees in July, the summers can get hot and humid, but the winters can be considered paradise with an average low of 59 degrees in January. Hollywood received a comfort rating of 89 out of 100, which means that seniors and their families can enjoy outdoor leisure activities all year round with ease here.
  
• Seniors living with a respiratory illness can breathe easy here in Hollywood. The American Lung Association has given this city an ozone pollution score or B, and a 24-hour particle pollution score of A, which means that there is little pollution in the area around the city.
  
• Florida is a tax friendly state, which leaves more money in seniors' accounts for daily necessities and quality care. There is zero percent marginal state tax, no taxes on resident’s social security income or pensions.
  
• Seniors and their loved ones may want to take some extra precautions when it comes to home security, due to the high crime rate. Property crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson in Hollywood are rated at 61.4 out of 100 (one being the safest), which is high compared to the national average of 38.1 and may make some residents feel unsafe. Violent crime is rated at 39.5, which is a little higher than the U.S. average of 31.1.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Hollywood

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.

Hollywood 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 Hollywood, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Hollywood-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.