11 Memory Care Facilities near Winter Haven, FL

The balmy weather and sunshine make Winterhaven, and most of Florida, a popular retirement destination, leading to a high volume of seniors residents. The large population of folks 65 and over contributes to the 540,000 people in Florida living with memory-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. In Winter Haven 24.6 percent of the city's 41,280 residents are seniors, and a portion of them are in need of memory care services. There are over 36 assisted living facilities in the area that adhere to Florida’s dementia care regulations, including 24-hour support and staff who are required to receive four hours of continuing education annually. 

• The air quality in Winter Haven received excellent ratings from the American Lung Association. With a particle pollution score of A and a B ozone score, seniors with respiratory conditions can enjoy taking in fresh air without potential health risks from pollution.
  
• Folks looking to save a few bucks may be able to do so in Winter Haven, Florida. This state’s 6.8 percent state tax rate is balanced by a low property tax rate of 0.9 percent and no income tax. Social security income is also tax exempt leaving wiggle room for buying everyday needs.
  
• In addition to saving money on taxes, residents of Winter Haven enjoy a cost of living that is lower than the Florida average by about 17 percent. Winter Haven also falls 6 percent below the national average, meaning seniors in this area might be able to afford better quality care.
  
• Families of seniors living in Winter Haven should know that there are potential safety risks in this neighborhood. Both violent crime and property crime are nearly double the national averages. Violent crime is at a rate of 61.8 out of 100 compared to the national average of 31.1 (one being ideal). Property crime stands at 63.4 versus the national average of 38.1.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Winter Haven

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.

Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Winter Haven-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.