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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Early Bird, FL
If your loved one needs memory care in Early Bird, A Place for Mom can help. With 17 memory care facilities in Early Bird, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Early Bird incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Early Bird memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Early Bird, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crackertown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ocala, Dunnellon and Summerfield.
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My mom has been there a year and I can't say enough good things about this facility. It provides excellent service beyond normal expectations. My mom is 100, in a wheelchair and moves effortlessly around...
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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The staff was very helpful The facility was well kept. The rooms were nice and my mother enjoyed all the things the staff planned on a daily basis. The move in was easy I only wish they were closer to where...
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.
The Windsor of Ocala is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of...
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9.2
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89 reviews
What we like the most about Brookdale Canopy Oaks is the friendliness of the staff - Keeping people current on activities - Willingness to help and serve. Based on the experience we have had, yes we would...
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.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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8.9
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197 reviews
Our loved one is a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Ocala. We have been very pleased. We are now confident that our questions and ideas are followed up in a timely and caring manner! Every department has...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Ocala is a quaint community nestled amongst the quiet of oaks of Ocala. We are near two hospitals, select rehabs, and only minutes away from On Top of the World. Our community is also within walking distance to shopping, popular restaurants, financial institutions, and...
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68 reviews
Brentwood at Fore Ranch presents very well. Great sales manager, very clean facility, nice dining hall. Mom was able to move in quickly and received a nice incentive package. Residents are friendly. As of...
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.
Situated in the “Horse Capital of the World” close to natural springs and lakes, Brentwood at Fore Ranch is a rustic, suburban senior living community located near West Marion Community Hospital, Advent Health and Ocala Regional Medical Center as well as Shoppes at Heathbrook, Appleton Museum of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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9 reviews
Superior has been a wonderful experience. although it was difficult to place my mom in an assisted living facility, i believe this is the place for mom. She no longer lives alone with no one to talk to, she...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Superior Residences offers three levels of care in a secured, warm, and inviting memory care community. These levels are called “neighborhoods” and involve one Enhanced Assisted Living (EAL) neighborhood and two Memory Care neighborhoods. EAL is for folks with mild memory loss but who are still...
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The community is lovely and a small community. The staff communicates very well and really accommodates my loved one. I know my loved one is safe. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Harmony House is an assisted living community that is specially designed to offer excellent memory care services to individuals in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Staff are on service 24 hours a day. The small town feel of Ocala is a perfect backdrop for the individualized memory care and elder...
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Wife has been there for a few years. Staff are great. Keeps her busy. She seem to like it. And has her favorite staff she visits.. daily
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Haven House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living and memory care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to Alzheimer’s care and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Harbor House is an assisted living community located in Dunnellon, FL, the heart of horse country. Nestled in a virtual jungle of tropical trees, Harbor House is a great place to sit outside and just absorb the majesty of the nature. Nearby parks and nature preserves truly make Harbor House an...
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4 reviews
My brother lives here .The staff truly do care about their residents here . They get daily care at top rate. I recommend this facility to any loved one looking for a place to live. The facility is very...
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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Harbor House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to assisted living care in the...
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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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.
Canterfield of Ocala is Ocala's premier senior community! We will offer 91 assisted living units, as well as independent living villas. Luxury is our standard! Each unit has crown moldings, granite counter tops, beautiful ceramic tile floors and luxurious carpet with ample room for your treasured...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
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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Cost of memory care in Early Bird, FL
The average cost of senior living in Early Bird is $4,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal River, FL with an average of $3,726 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Early Bird, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Early Bird, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Early Bird vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Early Bird, FL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Early Bird over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Early Bird
Recent reviews for memory care in Early Bird
Superior Residences at Cala Hills in Ocala, FL
4.9
My dad has only been at SR for a month now. Each visit we have made has been met with interest, care, and helpfulness from each individual we have dealt with. This is from the housekeeping personnel to the Executive Director. Laverne at the front desk is always helpful with a smile even ...
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Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL
5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed
The Harmony House of Ocala
4.5
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Harmony House is. During the past year all of the employees I interacted with - from the Executive Director to line staff, were helpful, warm, caring and friendly. Calls were always returned in a timely manner, and the couple of concerns I had during my ...
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Early Bird review score based on 50 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 14 Early Bird memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Early Bird 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
Early Bird review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Early Bird 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 50 reviews of 14 Early Bird memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Early Bird 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.Early Bird, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Early Bird memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Early Bird memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Early Bird, 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 Early Bird 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 Early Bird that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Early Bird, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
92.9%
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
92.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Early Bird 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 Early Bird Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Early Bird, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Early Bird 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 Early Bird partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Early Bird, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Early Bird 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 Early Bird communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Early Bird, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Early Bird 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 Early Bird offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Early Bird, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, The Windsor of Ocala and Highpoint at StoneCrest are the top-rated memory care facilities near Early Bird, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 17 memory care facilities near Early Bird, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Early Bird, Florida are The Windsor of Ocala, Brookdale Paddock Hills and Brookdale Canopy Oaks. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 17 memory care facilities near you in Early Bird, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Early Bird, 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 Early Bird, 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 Early Bird, Florida ranges from $850 to $8995. The average Memory Care cost in Early Bird, Florida is $4,148. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Early Bird, Florida typically starts at $850. 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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