26 Memory Care Facilities near Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Ponte Vedra Beach, which sits south of Jacksonville on Florida's north Atlantic Coast, is home to about 29,000 residents. Some of these residents may be part of the 540,000 Florida seniors living with Alzheimer's disease and in need of memory care services. Ponte Vedra Beach is home to two memory care facilities, with another 22 located in nearby cities such as Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

Florida's Department of Elder Affairs oversees all assisted living facilities in the state to ensure they deliver high-quality care to their residents. Any ALF who houses residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders must undergo specialized training established by the University of South Florida's Training Academy on Aging. This additional training ensures that memory care facilities in Ponte Vedra Beach can provide superior services for its population.

• Seniors residing in Ponte Vedra Beach will enjoy year-round moderate temperatures. Winter high temperatures are in the 60s, and summer highs reach the upper 80s. The area sees about 50 inches of rain per year, but snow is never in the forecast.
• Florida is a tax-friendly state. There is no state income tax, and it doesn't tax social security income either, which can benefit families with loved ones living in memory care in Ponte Vedra Beach.
• Ponte Vedra Beach is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Baptist Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Ponte Vedra Beach is just higher than the national and Florida averages. Healthcare expenses are very high, which is something that seniors' families may want to keep in mind as they research the area's memory care facilities.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Ponte Vedra Beach

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.

Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Directory of Winners in the Ponte Vedra Beach Area

Ponte Vedra Beach-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.