11 Memory Care Facilities near Kissimmee, FL

Thanks to its location in the heart of central Florida, Kissimmee, delivers year-round moderate temperatures for warm weather seekers, which often includes seniors. In Kissimmee, this group accounts for about 10 percent of the city's 71,000 residents. Seniors in the city living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and related disorders may need specialized residential care in one of the area's 27 memory care facilities.

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs oversees and licenses these memory care facilities, which are one type of assisted living facility in the state. Any facility that provides care to Alzheimer's patients is subject to additional training to ensure they provide superior care tailored to this population's unique needs.

• Life in Kissimmee is going to cost seniors just more than the national average. Kissimmee's cost of living ranks at 105.1 out of 100. Even though housing costs in Kissimmee are typically above average, memory care facility expenses are not, which offers some savings.
• Seniors can also save money in Florida thanks to the state's tax laws. Florida does not tax social security income like some states, which results in more money in the bank every month. Seniors and their families can budget this money to contribute to memory care facility expenses.
  
• Kissimmee's crime rates are higher than average. On a scale where one represents the safest city and 100 the most dangerous, Kissimmee's violent crime rate comes in at 75.5 and property crime rate at 60.9. As a result, seniors and their families should consider the memory care facility's safety measures, including security systems, gates and exterior lighting.
• Kissimmee is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as AdventHealth Orlando, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Kissimmee

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Kissimmee Area

Kissimmee-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.