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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sanford, FL for 2024

There are 37 Memory Care Facilities in the Sanford area, with 3 in Sanford and 34 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Sanford is $3,795 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Casselberry with an average starting cost of 3,950.

To help you with your search, browse the 200 reviews below for memory care facilities in Sanford. On average, consumers rate memory care in Sanford 4.66 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 8 families in Sanford find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Sanford, call (855) 948-3865.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Sanford

Sanford is a small city located in the center part of the state approximately halfway between Orlando and the Atlantic Ocean. Twelve percent of the population, or 7,200 people, are age 65 and older, some of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Located in a state where 540,000 people have cognitive disease, Sanford has 11 memory care facilities located in the area to help them.

These memory care homes are referred to as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) with a limited mental health license to provide care to those with dementia. They are regulated by the Florida Bureau of Health Services Regulation.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Sanford

  • The city of Sanford is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as the Central Florida Regional Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • In Sanford, the overall crime rate is 77 percent higher than the national average. People have a one in 21 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime. Families with seniors in memory care in the city should ensure proper security measures are in place for the safety of their loved ones.
  • Seniors in memory care who enjoy the outdoors can take advantage of the mild winters in Sanford with average January lows of around 47. Summers are long and hot with average July highs around 92. The area rarely gets any snow but gets around 51 inches of rain per year, which is higher than the national average of 39.
  • The cost of living index in Sanford is 105, which is based on the national average of 100. This is lower than the state average of 111.

Paying for Memory Care in Sanford

Memory Care costs in Sanford start around $3,795 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Sanford and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Florida

US

$5,694

Winter Springs

$5,475

Altamonte Springs

$4,965

Lake Mary

$4,945

Longwood

$4,937

Sanford

$3,795

Casselberry

$3,750

Oviedo

$3,697

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Sanford

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Sanford

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

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Sanford

Sanford-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Dorna

I visited this facility

Review of Vitality Living Lake Forest

We visited Vitality Living Lake Forest. I like the fact that it's close to my home. The facilities are kept well, the people are professional, and it has a nice atmosphere. What I wish was a little...

Provider response

Hi Dorna, we greatly appreciate your feedback and for leaving us this detailed review. Thank you!

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Yanitza

I visited this facility

Review of Vitality Living Lake Forest

Vitality Living Lake Forest was beautiful and very welcoming. The memory care residents seemed well taken care of and looked happy. Wish we could afford to put my mom there. They had a lot of...

Provider response

Hi, Yanitza - we have such wonderful team members and we appreciate you sharing your experience and we strive to create such experiences for everyone!

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KathySanford

I visited this facility

Review of Vitality Living Lake Forest

I toured this community and it is at the top of my list for when my mother is ready to move to a memory care facility. It was very clean and smelled good, and the residents looked happy and...

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Memory Care Facilities near Sanford, FL

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