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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alford, FL
If your loved one needs memory care in Alford, A Place for Mom can help. With 38 memory care facilities in Alford, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Alford incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Alford memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Alford, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Five Points.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Marianna, Grangeburg and Econfina.
Alford Memory Care Facilities | 128 Reviews
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Last Updated: 12/23/24
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Alford, FL
The average cost of senior living in Alford is $4,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Noma, FL with an average of $3,810 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alford, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alford, FL vs. the state and national average
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U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alford vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Alford, FL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Alford over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Alford
Recent reviews for memory care in Alford
Sodalis DeFuniak Springs
4.8
Sodalis is a great place! My grandmas health and energy has improved. They really care about the residents. They always have some kind of activity throughout the day. They schedule weekly Walmart trips and other outings periodically. They have a very nice doctor that comes in to see the ...
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Brookdale Panama City
5.0
The staff at Brookdale was very kind and took care of our grandmother until the end.
During her time there she enjoyed the meals and friends she did make.
The nurses were very helpful. We always felt like we could ask them questions
The Landing in Panama City Beach, FL
5.0
Overall 10 to above facets. However, my mom has since passed. The short time we spent at Landing was so positive and yet very atypical. We moved her things in and then she had an accident. At rehab at different facility she fell and entered Landing under hospice care for 4 days until she passed. ...
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Alford review score based on 47 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 27 Alford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Alford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Alford review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Alford memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 47 reviews of 27 Alford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alford resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Alford, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Alford memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Alford memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
25.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.8%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alford memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alford memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alford memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
7.4%
37%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Alford memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Panama City, The Landing and Superior Residences of Panama City Beach are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alford, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 38 memory care facilities near Alford, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Alford, Florida is Brookdale Panama City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 38 memory care facilities near you in Alford, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alford, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alford, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Alford, Florida ranges from $2500 to $6900. The average Memory Care cost in Alford, Florida is $4,441. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alford, Florida typically starts at $2500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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