26 Memory Care Facilities near Seminole, FL

Seminole, Florida, is home to almost 18,000 residents, approximately one-third of whom are aged 65 and over. Many memory care facilities exist throughout the state to serve the estimated 540,000 seniors with Alzheimer's disease. In Seminole, seniors or family members can select from over two dozen different memory care facilities, each employing staff members that have been specifically trained by a state-approved instructor to ensure those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia are properly cared for. These memory care facilities are classified as Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and are monitored by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

• The overall cost of living in Seminole is similar to the average cost of living throughout the state of Florida but 11 percent higher than the average cost of living across the nation. Seniors or family members should consider how much they wish to spend on memory care when contemplating Seminole. 
• On a scale of A-F, the air quality throughout Seminole County has been given an A grade in both the ozone pollution and particle pollution categories, suggesting the area has clean air and few environmental pollutants. Such high-quality air could be a draw to seniors who find their health conditions worsened by air pollution. 
• In Seminole, a senior has a one in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime. This means that the crime rates in Seminole are 77 percent higher than the rest of Florida's various towns and cities. With such high crime rates, family members of loved ones seeking memory care might wish to select a facility which takes specific measures to keep residents safe. 
• Seniors and their families should be aware of the various tax breaks offered in Florida. Social Security income, pension income and income from an IRA or a 401(k) are exempt from taxation in Seminole. As less money is spent on taxes, more money can be spent on memory care costs, if necessary. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Seminole

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Seminole Area

Seminole-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.