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

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Photo of Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh
2020 Photos available
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My mom is very happy and well taken care of! Everyone is pleasant and friendly, staff and residents. Very clean facility and the food I've had has been very good! Not a big deal but there is one separate...
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.
All Aston Gardens communities are ideally located in residential settings surrounded by lakes, gardens or golf courses. Lush landscaping, beautiful walking paths and gazebos are trademarks of an Aston Gardens community. A dedicated administrative staff, a first class concierge and a Director of...
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Photo of Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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107 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the location, the friendly staff and that our loved one is happy there. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake to other families based on the...
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.
Full Life for Fantastic SeniorsYou deserve the best of what senior living has to offer, and that’s what you’ll find in this community tucked away in Fort Myers. Residents here receive excellent care, either assisted living or memory care, and also enjoy an excellent life. Assisted living...
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Photo of Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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All of the staff is very caring and always there when you need them. The caregivers from the nurses staff are especially good. I would highly recommend Lexington Manor to others looking.
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.
At Lexington Manor, you’ll find beautifully appointed independent living and assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. In the business for over 20 years with knowledgeable staff, Lexington Manor has the experience and compassion to care for your loved one. We are a...
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Photo of Venice Green Village
77 Photos available
8.8
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My grandmother lives here and I enjoy seeing her pictures doing arts and crafts and various activities on their Facebook page. I live in Chicago, so I can't come down much to see her but it is helpful for me...
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.
At Venice Green Village, our compassionate staff understands the unique obstacles that our seniors living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s face. They are specially trained, and on site 24/7 in order to provide the attention and assistance that your loved one needs. From the minute your loved one...
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Photo of Grand Living at Naples
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Mom is in assisted-living and Dad is in memory care. Not ever having this experience before with any parents in assisted care you really do need to be diligent with making sure that things are followed up....
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Naples — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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Photo of Barrington Terrace of Naples
77 Photos available
8.7
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63 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the friendly staff, small community and lots of activities. Yes, we would recommend The Vista at Hammock Cove community to other families based on the experience...
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.
Barrington Terrace of Naples provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Naples, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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Photo of Heritage Oaks of Englewood
1616 Photos available
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The staff works together to create appropriate activities for the residents. Heritage Oaks is open to having the higher functioning members of memory Care join the assisted living side for music, dancing...
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.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE... EVERY DAYOur community offers a rich array of amenities and engaging social activities in a spectacular setting. On a typical day, our residents can be found getting a trim at the on-site beauty salon and barber shop, strolling through the gorgeous community gardens,...
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Photo of Balmoral Assisted Living
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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Staff is very caring and communication is great. Best we found in the area and after seeing care, we feel we did make the best decision.
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.
Welcome to assisted living that is designed to WOW! Surrounded by farms and Lake Huntley, Balmoral Assisted Living is a community that is both serene yet urban. Nearby is an active community with plentiful opportunities for shopping, dining, historic outings, and fun excursions. Each day,...
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Photo of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Cottage
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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Parkside is a very clean place it's less than 10 years old, the staff at the front desk when you first walk in very friendly people very easy to talk to. They understand what you're going through, the staff...
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.
Would you like to love where you live? If you answered yes, then Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care is for you. We are challenging what people think Assisted Living and Memory Care should be and delivering a quality lifestyle not seen before. Our open concept cottage floor plans offer...
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Photo of Brookdale Palmer Ranch
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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I want to share a personal experience that may help others navigating senior care decisions. My mother was placed in Memory Care when Assisted Living would have been a more suitable option for her at the...
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.Are you ready to redefine your independence with the care you need and the lifestyle you want? Our community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with Assisted Living, memory care...
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Photo of A Banyan Residence
1111 Photos available
8.7
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22 reviews
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5 across the board. It's been great! They really like my Mom and we would certainly recommend A Banyan Residence community to other families.
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.
Who Are We?A Banyan Residence Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community that is uniquely different from any other. Our concept is to stimulate the residents with our multi-sensory environment. The blending of sights, sounds, textures and aromas from our beautiful amenities such as water...
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Photo of Beach House
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There have been a lot of changes with staff coming and going. There medication dispensary could use work. Otherwise they are great and my mother is happy there. I would recommend
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 upscale community will provide the comfort, beauty and well-being of a private residence with personalized services to support the activities of daily living. It is a lifestyle that will enable residents to remain as independent as possible and enjoy life to the fullest. Residents will enjoy...
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Photo of Arcadia Oaks Assisted Living
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Great facility and great staff. Very family oriented atmosphere. The facility is very homey and welcoming the moment you walk in the door. I was at the facility during a lunch service. The food was...
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.
Photo of Liana of Venice
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All of management and staff really care. Chef [name removed] makes the best meals I've ever seen. Absolutely tons of activities...basketball (sitting), painting, crafts, pets come visit, recently dogs and...
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.
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Photo of Elance at Sarasota
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It has been a great fit for my parents. The community is very welcoming. They love having their independence, but knowing there is support when they need it. The activities have been enjoyable for them as...
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.
Elance' at Sarasota, located in Florida is a retirement community that offers Independent Living and Assisted Living. Elance' is located on a large and comfortable senior campus notable for spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds. Elance' at Sarasota is located just minutes from shopping,...
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Photo of Barrington Terrace of Ft. Myers
1212 Photos available
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My complaints are: there are days my husband sees no one until the late afternoon. No one checks on him, bed isn't made and sometimes he has no top sheet on his bed. The other problem is, usually, the...
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.
Barrington Terrace offers senior living to residents of Fort Meyers, Florida. We pride ourselves in our high quality assisted living and memory care services. Unlike hospital facilities, we offer a warm environment that feels just like home. Our location is situated near the Lee Memorial Health...
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Photo of Brookdale Santa Barbara
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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[names removed] and their entire staff at Brookdale Santa Barbara go above and beyond every single day. Their professionalism, compassion, and dedication are truly unmatched. From the warm welcome at the...
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.
Built for safety. Designed for comfort. Being a part of a memory care community should mean enjoying new and old passions. It should mean engaging in creative pursuits and enjoying social circles. That’s what we offer our valued residents.Our vibrant community is a dedicated memory care...
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Photo of Southern Life of Lake Placid
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This facility provides a clean and welcoming environment for my mother in law, complemented by a friendly and helpful staff that delivers comprehensive care to residents and keeps them engaged through...
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.
For good days and challenging days, there is always Life Enrichment.When you entrust our team to treat or care for you or your loved one, you can feel confident that we’re striving to elevate life each day. To encourage a positive attitude and to keep residents active and engaged, we have a mix...
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Photo of The Collier at Naples
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To my knowledge they are the only facility that has a Transitional care floor that was a memory care floor my father could stay with my mom
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.
Building a Great Senior LifeThis might just be the perfect place to build the perfect senior living life.Visit, and you’ll notice before you even walk through our front door that our community is a little different, looking more like a Florida resort than what you’d typically think of senior...
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Photo of Seaside at Fort Myers
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I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for...
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.
Experience Senior Care at Seaside at Fort MyersNestled in a spot known for sandy beaches, fresh seafood, and shopping in Fort Myers, Florida, Seaside at Fort Myers stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Sarasota, our senior housing offers a blend of...
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Photo of Adviniacare of Venice
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We love the staff! [name removed] has been amazing during our transition for our dad! [name removed] in The Cove has been wonderful & caring. The only thing I would like to see more of is asking the...
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.
Our Chef started his career working with French Chef Gean-Georges and with famous Chef Emeril Lagasse. Since then he has spent more than 25 years working in County Club fine dining. He also is a certified Pit Master. Our residents look forward to each meal and our building always smells like home...
Photo of Terracina Grand
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44 Floor plans available
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The staff is wonderful to my mom and to our family. My mom was a difficult case. They showed great patience and care. They go above and beyond!Also my experience with A place for Mom was just as great!...
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.
Just North of Naples, Italy, is a charming Mediterranean town called Terracina. In Naples, Florida, we have captured all the grace and European old world charm of that Italian town in an exclusive new community.
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Photo of Naples Green Village
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We had a great first call with the director of sales! He showed us around via FaceTime since we were in NY and they were in Florida Great staff. Very friendly. Facility clean. My mother in law felt very...
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.
Welcome to Naples Green Village! We celebrate Senior Living each and every day. At Naples Green Village we offer the highest standard in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. We celebrate each Resident and focus on their individual needs. We offer a beautifully rennovated Assisted Living and...
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Photo of Discovery Village at The Forum Assisted Living
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7.9
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All areas seem to perform their duties as expected. As far as cost, no I would not recommend this facility. But most of them were there for the patients.
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.
Welcome to Discovery Village At The Forum, a world-class senior living community located in the "City of Palms" Fort Myers, FL. Discovery Villages all-inclusive lifestyle offers a unique approach to retirement living in that we provide the care, services, and activities that residents need now or...
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7.5
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Yes, I would recommend this community to other families. I learned no facility is perfect. I visited him at least 5 times a week to advocate for his care. I also recommend having a video camera to assure...
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.
Cypress Point features beautifully appointed residences, superior amenities and state-of-the-art programming in an engaging setting designed to meet seniors’ needs today with added security for tomorrow. Even better, Cypress Point Senior Living offers well-appointed rental apartments and quality...
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Cost of memory care in Gilchrist, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gilchrist is $4,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.

Memory care costs in Gilchrist, FL, vs. nearby cities

Gilchrist, FL
$4,705/mo

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

Gilchrist, FL
$4,705/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,705/mo

Memory care costs in Gilchrist, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,148/mo
Studio
$4,832/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,965/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,919/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,050/mo

Senior living costs in Gilchrist 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: Gilchrist, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilchrist, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,705/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,907/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,822/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gilchrist, FL:$4,705/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gilchrist, FL:$3,907/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Gilchrist, FL:$3,822/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Gilchrist, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gilchrist 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.

Gilchrist, FLFL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Gilchrist, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gilchrist 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
Gilchrist, FL$5,674/mo$5,099/mo+11.3%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gilchrist, FL
2024 average cost:$5,674/mo
2023 average cost:$5,099/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
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 Gilchrist

Recent reviews for memory care in Gilchrist

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.

Venice Green Village

4.9
My mother has been at Venice Green Village for over a year. It gives me peace if mind to know my mother is being well cared for. Her health has actually improved now that she's eating better and gets her medication at the proper times.

Carlisle At Naples

4.5
We chose this community as it had a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are open, caring and great at keeping an eye on her. The other residents are also good at watching out for her. The community is stylish, updated and they have an incredible maintenance crew. Mom likes spending time with the new ...
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Gilchrist review score based on 1,125 family reviews

8.5
Review score153 facilities1125 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1125 reviews of 153 Gilchrist memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilchrist 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

Gilchrist review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Gilchrist, FL153 facilities
9.1
Cape Coral, FL38 facilities
8.7
Fort Myers, FL50 facilities

Review subcategories for Gilchrist 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 1,125 reviews of 153 Gilchrist memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gilchrist 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.
Gilchrist, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Gilchrist memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilchrist memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilchrist, 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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
74%
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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
45.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.2%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Gilchrist

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 Gilchrist protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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