The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Orange County, FL for 2023

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.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Orange County

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.

Orange County 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 Orange County, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Directory of Winners in the Orange County Area

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.