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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Rosa County, FL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Santa Rosa County, A Place for Mom can help. With 56 memory care facilities in Santa Rosa County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of The Meadows
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.
Photo of Atmore Rotary Village
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.
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - Foley
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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The Grove does not provide assistant living facilities but it is a great place to live if you enjoy socializing with neighbors that are over 55. Having a golf cart to ride around the community to attend...
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 Santa Rosa County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Santa Rosa County is $6,142 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Okaloosa County, FL with an average of $5,075 per month.

Memory care costs in Santa Rosa County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Santa Rosa County, FL
$6,142/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Rosa County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Santa Rosa County, FL
$6,142/mo
$5,704/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Rosa County, FL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,142/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Rosa County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,875/mo
Studio
$6,416/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,509/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Rosa County 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: Santa Rosa County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Rosa County, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$6,142/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,525/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,913/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Santa Rosa County, FL:$6,142/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Rosa County, FL:$4,525/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Santa Rosa County, FL:$3,913/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Santa Rosa County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Rosa County 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 Santa Rosa County, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Santa Rosa County 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Rosa County, FL$5,503/mo$5,313/mo+3.6%
Florida$5,077/mo$4,797/mo+5.8%
National$6,136/mo$5,724/mo+7.2%
Santa Rosa County, FL
2024 average cost:$5,503/mo
2023 average cost:$5,313/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,077/mo
2023 average cost:$4,797/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,136/mo
2023 average cost:$5,724/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Santa Rosa County

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Rosa County

Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL

4.0
After looking at different options for my dad this facility had the most to offer in regards to the amount of care my father needed. He is settled in and seems happy. He interacts with the other residents and staff as best as he can. He enjoys the food to where he has put some weight on which is ...
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Navarre Gardens North

5.0
Navarre Gardens has truly been a blessing for our family. We knew it was the right place for our loved one.The staff here are not just caregivers; they are angels in disguise. Their compassion and dedication are unmatched. They treat residents with the utmost respect and kindness, creating a ...
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Homestead Village of Pensacola

5.0
We chose Homestead Village because it is close to our home and also we know several people who have been here and they had a good experience. The price was also reasonable and it has also been chosen #1 for senior living in our area. They have been good with communication and they always call me ...
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Santa Rosa County review score based on 201 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 201 reviews of 7 Santa Rosa County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Rosa County 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

Santa Rosa County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Santa Rosa County, FL7 facilities
8.6
Escambia County, FL18 facilities
8.6
Okaloosa County, FL11 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Rosa County 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 201 reviews of 7 Santa Rosa County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Rosa County 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.
Santa Rosa County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Santa Rosa County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Rosa County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Rosa County, 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 Santa Rosa County 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 Santa Rosa County 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
58%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.6%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.2%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.7%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.9%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Rosa County 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 Santa Rosa County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Rosa County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.6%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.9%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Rosa County 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 Santa Rosa County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Rosa County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Rosa County 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 Santa Rosa County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Rosa County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.2%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Rosa County 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 Santa Rosa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Rosa County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.3%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.3%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.5%
41%
Dances
Dances
38.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Santa Rosa County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Camellia at Gulf Breeze, The Beacon at Gulf Breeze and Navarre Gardens North are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Rosa County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 56 memory care facilities near Santa Rosa County, Florida. See the full list.
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The 56 memory care facilities near you in Santa Rosa County, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Rosa County, 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 Santa Rosa County, 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 Santa Rosa County, Florida ranges from $3925 to $7680. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Rosa County, Florida is $6,142. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Santa Rosa County, Florida typically starts at $3925. 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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