The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Collier County, FL for 2024

Collier County has a sizable senior population, with more than 31 percent of the county's 372,880 residents aged 65 and older. These seniors may represent some of the 540,000 Florida seniors currently living with Alzheimer's disease, as reported by the Alzheimer's Association. Collier County seniors have access to 11 memory care facilities in the area.

In Florida, memory care facilities are a type of assisted living facility regulated and licensed by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Collier County memory care facility staff, along with staff members throughout the state, must also complete training established by the University of South Florida's Training Academy on Aging. This training ensures staff are capable of caring for the unique needs of Collier County seniors with Alzheimer's disease.

• Cost of living in Collier County is about 25 percent higher than the national median. It ranks 124.8 on a scale where 100 represents the U.S. mean. Housing costs are highest at 176, and transportation costs are lowest at 98. Seniors' families may want to consider this cost of living when seeking  memory care in Collier County.
• Florida is a tax-friendly state for seniors since it has no income tax, which means Social Security and pension payments do not get taxed. Families may be able to stretch their budgets in this tax exempt area, so they can put more money towards healthcare.
• Seniors and their families looking to escape cold and snowy winters will enjoy Collier County's climate. Winter low temperatures drop to just the mid-50s, so the area receives no snow, and summer high temperatures only hit the upper 80s. Collier County has more rainfall than average but more sunny days as well.
• Crime rates in Collier County are above average. The violent crime rate is 42.4, compared to a national average of 31.1. The property crime rate is 47.9, compared to the U.S. average of 38.1. Seniors' families may want to ask about security measures in place at memory care facilities to maximize their patients' safety.

Memory Care costs in Collier County start around $5,679 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Collier County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Florida page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Collier County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.