The Best Memory Care Communities in Orange County, FL

More than 1.3 million people reside in Orange County, which includes Orlando, and more than 11 percent of those residents are seniors. In Florida, 540,000 seniors have Alzheimer's disease, and that number is projected to grow, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Some of these Orange County seniors may live with Alzheimer's disease and benefit from living in one of the area's 20 memory care facilities.

Orange County's memory care facilities, like all other assisted living facilities in the state, are subject to licensing and regulations established by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. In addition, these staff at facilities must obtain additional training through the University of South Florida's Training Academy on Aging. 

• Orange County seniors will notice a higher-than-average cost of living in the area. With 100 representing the national average, Orange County's cost of living comes in at 112.4. However, healthcare costs are lower than the national average at 98. Seniors' families may want to consider these expenses when budgeting for memory care facility costs.
• Seniors in Orange County can enjoy some tax benefits thanks to Florida's tax-friendly status for seniors. The state doesn't have an income tax. As a result, social security income isn't taxed, either.
  
• Crime rates are high in Orange County. The violent crime rate is 87.5 on a scale where one represents a safe city and 100 represents a dangerous one. Property crime rates come in at 76.3. Seniors' families may want to consider the location of the memory care facility as well as its security measures, such as exterior lighting and gated access.
• Orange County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Orlando Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Orange County start around $4,861 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 Orange 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.

Orange 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.