Memory Care Communities in Jupiter, Florida

Memory care in Jupiter provides $300 in savings compared to Florida’s $5,000 monthly average. Farther down the coast, memory care in Palm Bay, at $5,576, is closer to the national average. The lowest cost of care is in places such as Tampa with a savings of more than $500. Costs climb significantly in more expensive cities such as Naples with a monthly bill of $6,625.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The average cost in this area is $4,704, significantly less than the typical U.S. rate of $5,625.

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.

Seniors and families who need alternatives to 24/7 memory care have a few options. Adult day health care costs $1,517 monthly. Assisted living facilities for relatively independent seniors also offer savings, with rates averaging $3,763. Although in-home and home health care options offer a way for seniors with cognitive impairments to age in place, there are few cost savings. The median costs for in-home and home health care are roughly the same as the cost of memory care. For a semiprivate room in a skilled nursing facility, rates are nearly double at an average cost of $8,164 a month.

The Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration oversees the licensing and regulating of the state’s health facilities. The state issues standard and specialty licenses, with reinspections mandatory every two years. The Bureau of Health Facility Regulation conducts inspections to review clinical records, staff reports, visitation logs and policies and procedures. Public inspection records are provided at the Health Care Administration website. 

• There are six hospitals in the Jupiter area. The most conveniently located hospital is also the most recognized. Jupiter Medical Center has consistently ranked in the top 10% of hospitals for patient quality and satisfaction, specializing in orthopedics and spine care, cancer care and oncology, neuroscience and stroke care, and cardiac and vascular care. Nearby, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center also provides full-spectrum care and runs the Primary Stroke Center. 
• Jupiter has a balmy, tropical climate with humid summers and warm winters. The area receives 62 inches of rainfall every year, well above the U.S. average of 38 inches. However, with sunny days averaging 235 days per year and zero snow accumulation, residents rarely complain about the weather. 
• Crime in Jupiter is lower than the national average. On a scale of 1 to 100, property crime scored 29.2, lower than the national average of 35.4. On the same scale, violent crime was listed as 16.7, while the U.S. average is 22.7. 
• The cost of living in Jupiter is higher than other areas in the country. On a scale of 1 to 100, Jupiter scored 127.2, according to the cost of living index created by BestPlaces. Home prices contribute heavily to Jupiter’s score, with utility costs coming in below average. Despite the higher cost of living, residents are drawn to Jupiter’s warm climate and nearby beaches. 
• In 2019, Florida joined the AARP age-friendly network. This decision brought together agencies such as the Department of Elder Affairs and the Florida Department of Transportation that benefit seniors. Membership in the AARP age-friendly network signifies a commitment by elected officials to make Florida a great place to live for all residents.