South Port Square
23023 Westchester Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL, 33980
4.0
(53 reviews)
"Upsize your possibilities and experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with in..."
READ MOREPort Charlotte is a city in eastern Florida home to about 60,000 people and more than 32% of these residents are senior citizens. Despite the high density of people aged 65 and older, deaths from Alzheimer’s disease in Port Charlotte grew less than the overall rate of deaths from 2016 to 2020. Still, many seniors in the city need or will soon need dementia care.
Memory care is a preferred living option for many families facing Alzheimer’s or other cognitive diseases because they provide a secure environment where seniors can socialize and get therapies that may slow the rate of memory loss. Facilities are staffed by dedicated caregivers who assist with daily activities and enhance communication between residents and their families. This guide covers the average price of memory care in Port Charlotte and compares it with other locations. It also links to resources seniors and families in the area can access for additional information or assistance.
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23023 Westchester Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL, 33980
4.0
(53 reviews)
"Upsize your possibilities and experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with in..."
READ MORE2595 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL, 33952
4.4
(7 reviews)
"We did a tour of Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care. When we went in we were met by the concierge; she was very polite. We had a seat and waited for the director, who then went through everything about the facility, and then she gave us a tour. I..."
READ MORE22332 VICK STREET, Port Charlotte, FL, 33980
3.2
(11 reviews)
"The best thing we liked about Vick Street Manor was the overall feel of the place. It was very personable and family-oriented. The staff members seemed caring and competent. The facility is older, but it's very adequate. There was a courtyard, a dini..."
READ MORE18400 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL, 33948
4.0
(26 reviews)
"I'm very satisfied with Village Place. They are very attentive. If my husband falls, I would get a phone call from them telling me how he fell and what he injured. They're very on top with everything. His room is very nice and I wouldn't mind living ..."
READ MORE1322 N Main St, North Port, FL, 34286
4.7
(10 reviews)
"The Gallery is tucked beneath a thick canopy of oaks and pines. Located in Sarasota County, our campus is imbued with the cheerful attitude ..."
READ MORE2295 Shreve St., Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
4.1
(10 reviews)
"I was very upset with this place. They got me. They told me that my family member could live in the assisted living. After we paid they put her in the back (Memory Care). I walked in at times and the floors were full of urine. My mom laid there with ..."
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6235 Hoffman Street, North Port, FL, 34287
4.7
(3 reviews)
"I appreciated Discovery Commons South Biscayne. The girl was very, very nice. They have a lot of activities there. They had art activities. The girl said, 'My door is always open. I appreciate it if residents come in and sit down and chat.' They had ..."
READ MOREIn communities across Florida, including Port Charlotte, facilities that offer memory care services are licensed and regulated by the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. All communities must undergo an inspection before licensure. Follow-up inspections are conducted biennially to ensure facilities are operating in line with statewide and federal regulations.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors in the Port Charlotte Area typically pay $4,188 per month for services at memory care communities.
Memory care is less expensive in Port Charlotte than it is in the average Florida city. Local costs are also over $1,400 lower than the national average. While costs in Tampa are equivalent to those in Port Charlotte, rates in North Port are nearly $1,000 higher. Seniors living in Miami pay nearly $1,300 more per month than individuals in Port Charlotte. At $6,625, Naples sees the state’s highest memory care rates, which is over $2,400 more expensive per month than the average cost in Port Charlotte.
Port Charlotte
$4,188
Florida
$5,000
The United States
$5,625
Tampa
$4,188
Naples
$6,625
North Port
$5,181
Miami
$5,481
Individuals who only require a limited amount of daily care can save $2,600 per month by selecting adult day care. Assisted living is also around $1,800 less expensive than memory care. Seniors who wish to age in place may opt for in-home care or home health care services, which are more expensive, at rates of $4,767 and $4,957, respectively. Nursing homes are the most expensive type of senior care, starting at $9,180.
Memory Care
$4,188
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,560
Assisted Living Facility
$3,350
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,186
Note: Data for Port Charlotte was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Punta Gorda, was used instead.
In Port Charlotte there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit 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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
Seniors living with dementia may require the support of additional resources to supplement the services provided by memory care facilities. The following list highlights a few resources available to serve the needs of individuals living in Port Charlotte. Seniors can access a wide range of free or low-cost memory support services and programs through these agencies and organizations, including benefits assistance, long-term care options counseling, ombudsman support and health screenings.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers educational resources and support for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's while working to raise funds for Alzheimer's research. The organization can provide information about Alzheimer's, care options counseling and confidential support groups. It also operates a 24/7 helpline for around-the-clock support. |
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida | (239) 652-6900 or (866) 413-5337 | The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida helps connect seniors aged 60 and older with long-term care solutions and support services in their communities. This may include Medicare counseling, elder abuse prevention, veteran services and wellness programming. The organization operates an Elder Helpline that provides information and personalized program referrals. |
The Dubin Center | (239) 437-3007 | The Dubin Center is a community nonprofit that helps seniors and families navigate Alzheimer's through a range of free and low-cost dementia-focused programs and services. The center offers caregiver education programs, informational speaker series and support groups. It can also provide resource referrals to local, community-based organizations. |
Lee Health Memory Care Program | (239) 343-9231 | The Lee Health Memory Care program serves as the region's Florida-funded Memory Disorder Clinic. This program works with seniors' primary care providers to ensure they receive a proper diagnosis of their condition, and offers evaluations and assistance with developing comprehensive treatment plans. The program also offers family counseling and referrals to community resources. |
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program provides advocacy, support and education for seniors living in long-term care facilities, including memory care communities. Volunteer community members serve as representatives who can respond to resident concerns, resolve disputes, advocate for quality of care and educate residents on their rights. |
Port Charlotte Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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Reviewer#DT1206a
5
Review of Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care
We did a tour of Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care. When we went in we were met by the concierge; she was very polite. We had a seat and waited for the director, who then went through...
Memory Care
Sheila
4
Review of Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care
I visited Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was a positive experience. We were talking about memory care there and some Medicaid. It was very nice and very clean. I liked Laura, the...
Provider response
Thank you so much for your positive review~ your kind words are appreciated! Please feel free to let others know about your experience~ word of mouth is the best advertising!
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Beverly
5
Review of Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care
We are going to have my mom go here. As you walk in, it's clean and nice, and the people are cordial. That place has also been recommended to me by a nurse friend that I have. They were good. They...