8 Memory Care Facilities in Venice, FL

Venice is a small city on the Gulf Coast of Florida, a state that has the second highest incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in the nation. According to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, more than 510,000 people in the state are living with dementia, and this number is expected to increase over the next decade. The city itself has a little over 23,000 residents, with nearly six out of ten residents over the age of 65. 

To support seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, the Venice area has 19 memory care facilities. Seven facilities are located within the city, while an additional 12 are located in nearby cities, including Sarasota and Englewood. These facilities are housed within assisted living facilities that meet specific guidelines regarding staffing, staff training and facilities requirements. 

• While overall living costs are higher in Venice than elsewhere in the country, they are slightly below Florida's overall living costs. The cost of healthcare in this city is about the same as state and national averages, which may appeal to seniors who are on a restrictive budget.
• Venice has relatively low property and violent crime rates that are below regional, state and national averages. On a scale of one to 100, with one representing low crime, Venice's violent crime rate is 14.7, compared to the state average of 35.9 and the national average of 31.1. The violent crime rate is a little higher at 36.1, but it is still lower than Florida's rate of 45.1 and the national rate of 38.1. This may make the city an attractive option for families who are helping their loved ones move to memory care here. 
• The Venice area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Bayfront Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Florida has no state income tax, which means that seniors do not pay income tax on the Social Security income or any other type of retirement income. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Venice

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.

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

Venice-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.