28 Memory Care Facilities near Oviedo, FL

Oviedo, situated near Orlando in the heart of central Florida, has a population of about 41,000, with nine percent of those residents aged 65 and older. Seniors with dementia who live in Oviedo can choose from one of the city's three memory care facilities or 23 in nearby cities like Orlando.

Memory care facilities in Oviedo are a type of assisted living facility that is regulated by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. In addition to obtaining a license, these facilities also must undergo additional training to be eligible to welcome residents with dementia. The University of South Florida's Training Academy on Aging certifies this training to ensure all facilities can provide quality care to its residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

• Oviedo's cost of living is higher than the national average, ranking at 124.2 (100 being the national average). Housing is the city's most expensive category, ranking at 158. Similarly, memory care facility expenses in Oviedo are higher than the national average.
• Seniors will enjoy tax benefits when living in Oviedo. Florida is a tax-friendly state with no state income tax. As a result, seniors do not have to pay tax on their social security income. Seniors living with dementia and their families may choose to apply this savings toward memory care facility costs.
• Families of seniors with dementia can rest easy knowing that their loved one is living in a safe city. Oviedo's crime rates are below the national average, ranking at 17.1 for violent crime and 24.6 for property crime (on a scale of one being the safest and 100 being the most dangerous). 
• Oviedo's moderate climate is ideal for seniors looking to escape the cold. The city sees no snowfall but more rain than the U.S. average every year. High temperatures in the summer reach 90 degrees, and winter lows drop only to the upper 40s. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Oviedo

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.

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

Oviedo-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.