33 Memory Care Facilities near Lauderhill, FL

Lauderhill is a city located along the Atlantic Coast that is a part of the Miami, Metropolitan area, and the city has a population of just over 71,000, 10,000 who are 65 and older. In a state where 540,000 individuals have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, Lauderhill has 23 memory care facilities to help provide a safe and secure place to help accommodate some of these individuals.

They are all regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and are called Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) that advertise dementia care. To qualify, ALFs must have 24-hour staffing capabilities, have 17 or more residents and have an awake and trained staff member on duty at all times.

• The overall crime rate in Lauderhill is 73 percent higher than the national average. Individuals have a one in a 22 percent chance of becoming a victim of some type of crime. To ensure safety, families with seniors living in memory care in the city should inquire about the security measures that are in place within each facility.
• The cost of living index in Lauderhill is 101, which is based on the national average of 100. This is lower than the Florida average of 111. This makes Lauderhill an affordable option for the families of seniors in memory care who prefer to stay in the state.
• Lauderhill summers are hot and humid with average summer highs around 90 degrees. Winters are short and mild with average January lows around 58 degrees. This may make it easier for seniors who can't tolerate the extreme cold. 
• The city of Lauderhill is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Florida Medical Center and the Plantation General Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lauderhill

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Lauderhill Area

Lauderhill-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.