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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Darlington, FL
If your loved one needs memory care in Darlington, A Place for Mom can help. With 45 memory care facilities in Darlington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Darlington incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Darlington memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Darlington, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hickory Hill, Ponce de Leon and Arrant Settlement.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hickory Hill, Ponce de Leon and Arrant Settlement.
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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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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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Somerset was wonderful to our family. We did have to end up moving them out because this facility is assisted living only and my mom needed memory care. We were never disappointed with the food and they had...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Darlington, FL
The average cost of senior living in Darlington is $4,264 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Noma, FL with an average of $3,688 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Darlington, FL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Darlington over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Darlington
Recent reviews for memory care in Darlington
Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
4.5
My mother is a resident at Bayport of Fort Walton Beach. The staff is very approachable, friendly, and professional. The housekeepers are wonderful! They have such a good attitude. I have found the staff at Bay Port to be willing to discuss my mother any time I am there. When Covid was ...
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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 Destin
5.0
The staff members at Brookdale Destin are absolutely incredible. This community is has the best value in the area by far and they offer the best quality of care. Their care services are fantastic and they offer a bunch of activities. Some activities they had were travel days, where the bus ...
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Darlington review score based on 82 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 82 reviews of 32 Darlington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Darlington 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
Darlington review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Darlington 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 82 reviews of 32 Darlington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Darlington 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.Darlington, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Darlington memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington, 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 Darlington 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 Darlington 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
40.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
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
46.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Darlington 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 Darlington 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
40.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darlington 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 Darlington 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
21.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Darlington 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 Darlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington 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 Darlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Bayport of Fort Walton Beach and Meridian at Westwood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Darlington, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 45 memory care facilities near Darlington, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Darlington, Florida is Meridian at Westwood. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 45 memory care facilities near you in Darlington, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Darlington, 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 Darlington, 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 Darlington, Florida ranges from $2300 to $8995. The average Memory Care cost in Darlington, Florida is $4,264. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Darlington, Florida typically starts at $2300. 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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