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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Willow Oak, FL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Willow Oak, A Place for Mom can help. With 17 memory care facilities in Willow Oak, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Mulberry, Northview Hills and Eastern Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lakeland, Sun City Center and Zephyrhills.

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4141 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
10
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By Far, hands down…The best facility around! This place is amazing and they give 100% in everything they do with such love and compassion. My Mom moved to Grace Manor over a year ago and it was the best...
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.
At Grace Manor at Hunters Creek, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Grace Manor at Hunters Creek is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living and has been opened since 2019....
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Photo of Canopy at Walden Woods
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
7%
3 star
5%
2 star
7%
1 star
9%
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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 Canopy at Walden Woods is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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Photo of The Manor at Lake Morton
1313 Photos available
9.2
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33 reviews
9.2
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33 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
9%
3 star
0%
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I Love the activity director, she tried to get everyone involved and my Mom was hesitant at first, but now she seems to join in more. I feel they keep the facility clean and well kept and the staff is...
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Care for Senior Adults in Historic Downtown Lakeland!-The Manor at Lake Morton offers assisted living care for seniors in the charming historic district of Lakeland. Our modern senior residential community is just a short walk from Lakeland's thriving downtown restaurants...
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Photo of Lake Morton Plaza
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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46 reviews
9.0
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46 reviews
5 star
37%
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30%
3 star
20%
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As soon as I walked in, I knew this was the right place to move my Mom. The staff is friendly and helpful, the meals are great, and lots of activities. My Mom has lived here for almost three months. She has...
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.
Experience urban senior living at its finest. At Lake Morton Plaza, our lifestyle is sure to make you say WOW! Located only an hour from Orlando, you’ll find everything you need to live an active, engaging and vibrant life. Close to shopping and attractions, while still providing opportunities to...
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland
1212 Photos available
9.0
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4 reviews
9.0
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4 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
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My father needed assistance with showering, and attendant put wet clothes & towels in hamper. We felt it would have been better to allow them to dry on towel bar, or side of hamper. My mother would move them...
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.
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Photo of Ansley Parke at Oakbridge
1919 Photos available
8.6
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38 reviews
8.6
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38 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
18%
3 star
13%
2 star
11%
1 star
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[name removed] is such a blessing at Ansley Parke. Her approachable manner is so enthusiastic, welcoming, compassionate, and professional. Anyone with a loved one at Ansley Parke can be assured that they are...
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.
Full Days. Full Lives. Full Hearts.You deserve the best of what life has to offer, and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the quality of life you want for the safety and security you need, especially as your health changes. At our Lakeland community, you and your loved ones will live with the peace...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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51 reviews
8.4
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51 reviews
5 star
57%
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25%
3 star
4%
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When I first got here I didn't want to leave my home. Care was spotty. After a few months. Things gradually got better and I made some friends. The staff is very friendly. The care improved. The food is up...
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.
Do more. Live more. Find your best senior living life here.There’s a world of activities waiting to be explored at our Highlands community, and you’re just the senior to do it. Life here means a different kind of senior living, where your needs are met, your safety is taken care of 24/7, and your...
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Photo of Grace Manor at Lake Morton
1616 Photos available
8.0
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34 reviews
8.0
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34 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
26%
3 star
9%
2 star
12%
1 star
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My husband has Alzheimer's with dementia. He constantly wants to come back home, which is very hard. I physically couldn't care for him like he deserved. He was falling quite often, and I wasn't able to get...
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.
Compassionate Memory Care in Florida's Heartland- Grace Manor at Lake Morton in historic Lakeland provides a supportive home for people with memory disorders who need a caring, safe and comforting environment. We create an atmosphere of family living and provide each of our residents with...
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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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Sorry we did not make this move sooner. We are in our own home in independent living BUT as we age in place we have wonderful assisted living and skill nursing on this campus. We see too many of our friends...
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.
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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 Heritage ALF of Plant City
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.
Heritage is a gorgeous assisted living community that is located in Plant City, Hillsborough County, Florida. Plant City is a beautiful town in the heart of Florida. The center is in walking distance to many different shops and dining options. The staff at Heritage are always ready and willing to...
Photo of Durant Home LLC
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 Grand Court Lakeland
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 Grace Manor at Lake Morton LLC
7.0
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5 reviews
7.0
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5 reviews
5 star
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Overall mom is getting pretty good care- they have put many things in place to prevent her falls! Staff are doing a great job!
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.
Photo of Lakeview Place
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 Palm Cove Living
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.

Cost of memory care in Willow Oak, FL

The average cost of senior living in Willow Oak is $3,863 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Wales, FL with an average of $3,419 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Willow Oak, FL vs. nearby cities

Willow Oak, FL
$3,863/mo
$3,783/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Willow Oak, FL vs. the state and national average

Willow Oak, FL
$3,863/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Willow Oak vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,863/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Willow Oak, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,773/mo
Studio
$4,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,030/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,095/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Willow Oak over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Willow Oak

Recent reviews for memory care in Willow Oak

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.

Brookdale Highlands in Lakeland, FL

4.9
I would say that this is a nice community and they take good care of my loved one. I would recommend this community for you or your loved one. The staff are great and some of them are exceptionally good and some of them are not so friendly. The tour was great and they gave me all the information ...
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Savannah Court of Brandon

3.5
I was disappointed in the care my loved one received during their short stay. My loved one was supposed to be getting bathed twice a week and the community was supposed to be doing the laundry for my loved one. I ended up having to ask for this to be done. The community wasn't able to ...
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Willow Oak review score based on 101 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 17 Willow Oak memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willow Oak 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

Willow Oak review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Willow Oak, FL17 facilities
8.6
Mulberry, FL12 facilities
9.1
Plant City, FL13 facilities

Review subcategories for Willow Oak 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 101 reviews of 17 Willow Oak memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Willow Oak 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.
Willow Oak, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Willow Oak memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow Oak memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow Oak, 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 Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willow Oak, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
73.5%
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 Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willow Oak, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow Oak, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow Oak, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow Oak, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon and Legacy at Highwoods Preserve are the top-rated memory care facilities near Willow Oak, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 17 memory care facilities near Willow Oak, Florida. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Willow Oak, Florida are Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon and Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 17 memory care facilities near you in Willow Oak, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Willow Oak, 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 Willow Oak, 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 Willow Oak, Florida ranges from $595 to $10260. The average Memory Care cost in Willow Oak, Florida is $3,863. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Willow Oak, 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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