32 Memory Care Facilities near Lakewood Ranch, FL

Lakewood Ranch is a planned community right between Manatee and Sarasota counties with a small population of only 11,323 residents, of which a sizeable 28.8 percent of them are seniors. The growing rate of seniors living with dementia in the state of Florida has grown to 540,000, and to support their senior population Lakewood Ranch has five assisted living facilities that offer memory care services. These facilities have 24-hour support and security mechanisms that monitor and ensure resident safety.

• The Lakewood Ranch area was given a Sperling’s Comfort Index rating of 83 out of 100. The higher the number, the more comfortable the climate is year-round. Seniors living in this area experience warm winters that have an average of 49 degrees in January, and 244 sunny days compared to the national average of 205. 
  
• Lakewood Ranch was given an ozone pollution score of B by the American Lung Association, which indicates that there is not much pollution in the surrounding area. This means those living with respiratory illnesses can enjoy leisure activities outdoors with ease and safety.
  
• Florida has no marginal state tax, and no taxes on social security incomes or pensions, which makes this state tax friendly. Seniors living in this state keep more money in their pockets to better afford daily necessities or afford quality care.
  
• Lakewood Ranch is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, which has relatively low crime rates. Violent crime like robbery and aggravated assault in this area was rated at 23.7 out of 100 (one being the safest), which is lower than the national average of 31.1. Property crime was also given a low rating of 33.5, compared to the national average of 38.1.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch

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.

Lakewood Ranch 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 Lakewood Ranch, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Lakewood Ranch-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.