The Best Memory Care Communities in Lake County, FL

Lake County is located near Orlando, in the central part of Florida. It has a population of 346,017, of which 26.5 percent, or 91,700, are 65 years of age or older, and many of them are likely to be living with Alzheimer's disease. In the state, the estimated number of dementia patients is expected to rise from 540,000 to 720,000 by 2025.

Not every assisted living facility can watch over these patients. Florida law dictates that care for senior citizens who have cognitive impairments requires an Extended Congregate Care (ECC) license. In Lake County, 13 of these ECC facilities are scattered across the neighboring communities.

• Florida is one of the few states in the U.S. that does not have an income tax. This favors seniors and families on a fixed income who can take money that would have been spent on taxes and use it for healthcare costs in an ECC facility.
  
• Cost of living estimates are based on a national average of 100, and Lake County's cost of living is 93.8. Housing is a bit higher than the national average, but healthcare is a bit lower as well. The money saved by the lower healthcare expenses can be put toward housing or another bill.
  
• Crime is rated on a scale with one being the least amount and 100 representing the highest. For violent crime, the U.S. average is 31.1, while Lake County's ranking is 10 points higher at 41.5. Property crime in the U.S. averages 38.1, as compared to 42 in Lake County. Seniors can benefit from the additional security offered by an assisted living facility.
  
• Lake County receives an average of 53 inches of rainfall yearly, and the U.S. average is 39 inches. Lake County has 234 sunny days as opposed to 205 nationally. Summer highs climb to 92 degrees and slide back down to 45 in January. Sperling's ranks Lake County 77 out of 100 on its Comfort Index. 

Memory Care costs in Lake County start around $4,589 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 Lake 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.

Lake 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.