The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Palm Beach, FL for 2023

Warm weather throughout the year makes West Palm Beach an appealing city for seniors — more than 15 percent of the city's population. The city boasts more sunny days annually than the U.S. average, making it ideal for seniors living with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia who don't enjoy frigid temperatures and snow. 

West Palm Beach is home to five memory care facilities, with another 23 located in nearby cities such as Deerfield Beach. Like all Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in Florida, the state's Department of Elder Affairs licenses and regulates memory care facilities. All facilities providing support for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders must undergo specialized training through the University of South Florida's Training Academy on Aging.

• The cost of living in West Palm Beach ranks higher than both the Florida and national averages. With 100 being the national average, West Palm Beach's overall cost of living comes in at 117.5. Transportation is the most expensive category, with a score of 150. However, healthcare costs are below the national average at 96, which can offer seniors some savings. Additionally, the cost of memory care facilities is lower in West Palm Beach than it is in other Florida cities.
• Florida does not tax social security income, which leaves extra money in the budget to cover memory care facility expenses.
• West Palm Beach is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Mary's Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Crime rates in West Palm Beach exceed state and national averages. On a scale of one to 100, with 1 being the safest, West Palm Beach has a violent crime rate of 67.6 and a property crime rate of 61.4. As a result, seniors may want to consider a memory care facility equipped with security features to maximize their safety.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in West Palm 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.

West Palm 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 West Palm Beach, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

West Palm 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.