The Preserve at Clearwater
2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater, FL, 33763
"The Preserve at Clearwater, a beautiful senior living community offering assisted living and memory care invites you to escape from the expe..."
READ MORELargo is one of the largest cities in Pinellas County, occupying the space between the Gulf Coast and Old Tampa Bay. More than a quarter of its 82,000-plus residents are 65 years old or more, the age group most at risk of developing a memory loss condition. The most prevalent form is Alzheimer’s, which currently affects 6 million Americans, and is the sixth-leading cause of death in the country. Fortunately, Florida has one of the lowest death rates from Alzheimer’s and the latest figures released by the CDC shows the rate in Largo fell by 8.35% between 2014 and 2018.
Largo’s memory care facilities are structured to be safe and supportive environments for seniors with cognitive impairments. They are staffed round-the-clock by people specially trained to assist vulnerable residents and therapists skilled in the latest techniques to slow down the onset of dementia. The facilities also provide standard residential care services, such as housekeeping staff to keep rooms clean and chefs to freshly prepare nutritious meals. This guide reviews the advantages and disadvantages of living in Largo. It also reveals memory care costs in the area, compares the fees for other types of care and lists some senior-friendly resources.
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2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater, FL, 33763
"The Preserve at Clearwater, a beautiful senior living community offering assisted living and memory care invites you to escape from the expe..."
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485 Mapleway, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695
"Theresa Home ALF is an assisted living an d memory care provider in Safety Harbor, FL. The staff at Theresa Home ALF provide supervision and..."
READ MOREThe Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, a department within the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, is responsible for regulating, monitoring and licensing memory care communities within the state. It grants licenses to applicants who satisfy all the requirements relating to health and safety, staff training, insurance and fire safety. The Bureau also certifies facilities that accept Medicaid and Medicare.Â
Largo’s memory care facility fees are usually between 20-30% more than the assisted living communities they’re within. This is due to several factors, including greater staff-to-resident ratios. The following figures come from using assisted living costs published in the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey and adding 25%. Consequently, Largo’s median fees are below the state average of $5,000 by $812 per month, rising to $1,437 when compared to the nation’s.
With the exception of Lakeland, where costs average $4,125, Largo is the most affordable city for memory care within a 2-hour journey of its limits. Orlando’s costs are the same as the state average and seniors in North Port pay approximately $5,181 per month.
Largo
$4,188
Florida
$5,000
The United States
$5,625
Lakeland
$4,125
North Port
$5,181
Orlando
$5,000
Adult day centers offer the most affordable type of senior care in Largo at $2,123, followed by assisted living at $3,350. Homemaker service companies typically charge $4,767, while a home health aide will likely add another $95 per month to the fee. Nursing homes are the most expensive option, with fees averaging $8,927 for semiprivate rooms and $9,885 for private ones.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,862
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$3,350
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,927
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,885
Note: Data for Largo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.
In Largo, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, 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:
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter | (727) 578-2558 | The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association supports adults during every stage of cognitive decline and the family members dealing with the emotional and financial fallout. It manages several face-to-face and virtual support groups for seniors with Alzheimer's and other groups for those who care for them. The chapter also educates seniors about their condition and helps them plan for living with Alzheimer's. |
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. | (800) 963-5337 | The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. assists seniors in Largo diagnosed with dementia. Being the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Largo enables it to combine support from two or more agencies to develop long-term care plans for seniors facing cognitive decline. Its scope can include helping to find the best memory care facility for the senior's budget and getting advice from legal experts on dealing with an estate. The agency can also provide respite care while families await their loved one's placement in a memory care community. |
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | The Florida Long-Term Ombudsman Program can assist seniors in memory care communities whose facilities aren't fulfilling their obligations to their residents. Anyone can anonymously register their concern about care to the ombudsman, including third parties. An ombudsman will investigate the complaint and pursue a resolution with the facility through negotiation. |
Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute | (813) 974-4904 | The Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute in Tampa regularly invites seniors with memory loss to participate in clinical trials, which can range from as little as 24 weeks to over 4 years. Trials do vary, with some involving observation of the participant while they undertake various tasks that challenge their cognitive abilities and others that may include the use of devices or ingestion of oral treatments designed to mitigate the effects of memory loss. |
Largo Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Lillie
5
Review of Arden Courts of Largo
My husband moved to Arden Courts - ProMedica Memory Care Community. It's all furnished. You don't have to bring anything in unless you want to. The food is excellent. The help that the nurses give...
Provider response
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us positive feedback! Have a great day!
Memory Care
Amber
5
Review of Arden Courts of Largo
Arden Courts of Largo was the best of all the places we visited. I would give them a recommendation because the coordinator or the one in charge was very helpful. And I would have loved to bring my...
Provider response
Thank you for the positive review! We work hard to provide the best quality of care.
Memory Care
Paula
5
Review of The Baybrook at Largo
I was very impressed with The Baybrook at Largo. It had a very, very homely and warm feeling. They do activities and keep their residents busy. Everything was very clean, very neat, and very...