4 Memory Care Facilities in Vero Beach, FL

In a city where there are approximately 4,568 seniors over the age of 65 and a state where there are 540,000 individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Vero Beach has six memory care facilities to accommodate individuals with cognitive issues who want to retire in the area. In Florida, these facilities are called assisted living facilities that operate under a Limited Mental Health license (LMH).

Vero Beach and the state of Florida often attracts retirees due to the lack of state income tax, which means retirement income is not taxed. This leaves more money left for those seniors who must pay for memory care treatment.

• Vero Beach is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Indian River Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Vero Beach is 103, which is just slightly higher than the national average of 100. This cost of living rate is lower than the state average of 111, which makes Vero Beach and affordable option for seniors who want to retire within the state.
• The overall rate of crime in Vero Beach is 15 percent higher than the national average. Seniors have a one in 32 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime. This may make some seniors feel unsafe when traveling back and forth to medical appointments and when spending time outdoors.
• Vero Beach has hot and humid summers and short and mild winters, which may be ideal for seniors who cannot tolerate extreme cold temperatures of the northern states. The average July high is around 90 degrees while the average January low is around 52.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Vero 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.

Vero 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 Vero Beach, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Vero 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.