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

Hudson's population is 12,158 with more than 4,300 of its residents, or 35.4 percent, aged 65 or older. It's located in Pasco County, where some 15,485 seniors are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease, dementia or another kind of cognitive impairment. In the immediate vicinity are 11 memory care facilities, including one in Hudson and the balance in nearby communities of Port Richey, Spring Hill and Trinity. Before being permitted to supervise patients with a memory-related disorder, facilities must receive an extended congregate care license (ECC) from the state.

• During a typical year. Hudson receives no snowfall and 52 inches of rain, which is 13 inches more than the national average of 39 inches. Sunny days in Hudson are common and exceed the U.S. average by 43 days, 248 to 205. The summertime high temperature of 90 degrees and the winter low of 49 degrees benefit seniors who are living with chronic joint pain. Hudson's Sperling Comfort Index is 74 out of 100, based on how many days fall within the range of 70 to 80 degrees.
• The cost of living in Hudson is rated at 100, which is also the national average. Families with seniors who require memory care will likely pay the same for care as residents in any other average city in the country.
• Florida has no state income tax, so Social Security retirement benefits, pensions and other retirement income are untaxed. This is especially important for those residents who are living on a fixed income from a pension or Social Security. Seniors in Hudson will have more room in their budget for other expenses, like healthcare. 
• Violent crime in Hudson is ranked 42.4 points higher than the national average of 31.1 on a scale of one to 100. Hudson property crime is 43.3, which is only five points higher than the U.S. average of 38.1.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Hudson

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Hudson Area

Hudson-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.