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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Desoto Acres, FL

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Alzheimer’s care in Desoto Acres incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Desoto Acres memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Desoto Acres, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Amaryllis Park, Janie's Garden and Bayou Oaks.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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The care at this community is good. The staff is caring and attentive. The community is clean and offers a good environment for the residents. They offer the residents activities. We would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
We are a family owned facility and opened in 1996. We built the building and I am an accessible on site owner and an LPN. Tour some corporate facilities and then ours. Our continuity, long term staff, culture and consistent improvement in all aspects of what we do has resulted in a product that...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Riverfront Communities consist of The Verandas at Riverfront Assisted Living, and Riverfront Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Our campus is located in the historic Manatee river district of Bradenton, and our building  actually sits on the river front site of one of the first...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Live in the shade of excellence.81 Oaks Senior Living was created just for you. Our holistic approach to wellness and our personalized approach to assisted living and memory care means you’ll be living a life that reflects your standards, your desires and your schedule. From our Signature...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.

Cost of memory care in Desoto Acres, FL

The average cost of senior living in Desoto Acres is $4,497 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redington Beach, FL with an average of $3,967 per month.

Memory care costs in Desoto Acres, FL, vs. nearby cities

Desoto Acres, FL
$4,497/mo
$4,547/mo

Memory care costs in Desoto Acres, FL, vs. state and national averages

Desoto Acres, FL
$4,497/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Desoto Acres, FL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,497/mo

Memory care costs in Desoto Acres, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,273/mo
Studio
$4,658/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,992/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,454/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,646/mo

Senior living costs in Desoto Acres vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Desoto Acres, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesoto Acres, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,497/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,363/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,186/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Desoto Acres, FL:$4,497/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Desoto Acres, FL:$4,363/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Desoto Acres, FL:$4,186/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Desoto Acres, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Desoto Acres and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Desoto Acres, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Desoto Acres have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Desoto Acres, FL$5,397/mo$5,384/mo+0.2%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Desoto Acres, FL
2024 average cost:$5,397/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,038/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Desoto Acres

Recent reviews for memory care in Desoto Acres

The Windsor of Venice

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at The Windsor of Venice and the overall experience was great. The Memory Care section was awesome. The staff was amazing about taking care of my loved one! I would recommend this facility to others.

Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL

4.4
My husband been a resident for 16 months. He is treated with care and respect. If I have a concern, its addressed in a timely manner. Staff members in all departments take a personal interest.

Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.

Desoto Acres review score based on 444 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 444 reviews of 73 Desoto Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Desoto Acres 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

Desoto Acres review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Desoto Acres, FL73 facilities
8.2
Sarasota, FL72 facilities
8.3
Longboat Key, FL49 facilities

Review subcategories for Desoto Acres 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 444 reviews of 73 Desoto Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Desoto Acres 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.
Desoto Acres, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Desoto Acres memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desoto Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desoto Acres, 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 Desoto Acres 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 Desoto Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desoto Acres, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desoto Acres 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 Desoto Acres Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desoto Acres, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desoto Acres 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 Desoto Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desoto Acres, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Desoto Acres 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 Desoto Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desoto Acres, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desoto Acres 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 Desoto Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desoto Acres, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
63%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Desoto Acres

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Desoto Acres protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside House of Sarasota, Liana of North Sarasota and Brookdale Pointe West are the top-rated memory care facilities near Desoto Acres, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 91 memory care facilities near Desoto Acres, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Desoto Acres, Florida are Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Brookdale Pointe West and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 91 memory care facilities near you in Desoto Acres, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Desoto Acres, 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 Desoto Acres, 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 Desoto Acres, Florida ranges from $595 to $10260. The average Memory Care cost in Desoto Acres, Florida is $4,497. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Desoto Acres, Florida typically starts at $595. 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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