21 Memory Care Facilities near Pembroke Park, FL

The population of Pembroke Park is 6,602 of which 12.9 percent, or 852, are 65 years of age or older. Elder Affairs estimates that 41,901 people residing in Broward County, where Pembroke Park is located, are living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or some form of cognitive disorder. Within the area are 19 memory care facilities, with one located in Pembroke Park and 18 in Hialeah, Hollywood, Miami and other nearby communities. Florida law requires an extended congregate care license, or ECC, must be obtained by any facility intent on housing and supervising patients with memory care impairments.

• Tourists pay a high tax on lodging, dining and entertainment in Florida, so there is no state income tax. Funds that may be saved by families and senior loved ones can be applied to the costs of a memory care facility in Pembroke Park. 
• Pembroke Park has a high crime rate. Its violent crime ranking is 72.9 versus a U.S. average of 31.1. Its property crime ranking is 82.2 opposed to 38.1 nationally. Seniors receive an added level of protection when living in a memory care facility,  but it's a good idea to ask what provisions are made to keep the facility secure.
• Although it gets no snowfall annually, Pembroke Park does have an annual average of 59 inches of rain, which is 20 inches more than the national average of 39 inches. While the U.S. average of sunny days per year is 205, Pembroke Park has 251 with a July high temperature of 90 degrees and a January low of 59. The city receives an 88 out of 100 Sperling's Comfort Index, which may attract elderly residents and their families.
• The air quality is excellent in the Broward County vicinity, with high marks for low particle pollution and high ozone days. This is especially important for older residents who may have respiratory problems, such as asthma. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Pembroke Park

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.

Pembroke Park 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 Pembroke Park, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Directory of Winners in the Pembroke Park Area

Pembroke Park-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.