The Best Memory Care Communities in Manatee County, FL

Manatee County is located south of Tampa and has a population of 385,571, and 26.8 percent of these people, or about 95,000, are age 65 or older. Many of those seniors may be suffering from Alzheimer's disease and may need memory care, either now or in the future.

It's estimated that nearly 10,000 seniors in Manatee County are living with dementia, and the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration is licensing, regulating and governing extended congregate care facilities (ECCs) to house and treat those with cognitive impairments. Manatee County has 14 ECCs in Bradenton and 2 in Lakewood Ranch.

• Manatee County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Manatee Memorial Hospital and Bradenton Community Based Outpatient Clinic, in the event of a medical emergency or illness.
  
• The violent crime rate is 45 compared to the U.S. average of 31.1. This is based on a 100 point scale with 1 being the safest. The U.S. average for property crime is 38.1, while Manatee County's is 51.8. Families might want to look into what types of security measures an ECC has in place.
  
• It doesn't snow in Manatee County, but it does rain 55 inches per year, which is considerably higher than the U.S. national average of 39 inches. The national average of 205 sunny days annually is lower than Manatee County's average of 244. Seniors' health could benefit from the balmy weather. Winter lows only fall to 49 degrees, and summer highs stay below 92. Manatee County received an 83 out of 100 in Sperling's Comfort Index.
  
• Cost of living ratings are based on a U.S. median of 100 across all categories. Manatee County's overall cost of living is 112.6, with a housing expense of 135 that really has a pronounced effect on COL average. Healthcare is 10 percent lower, so these expenses may not rise too much too fast.

Memory Care costs in Manatee County start around $5,259 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 Manatee 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.

Manatee 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.