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Memory Care Communities in Largo, Florida

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

With the exception of Lakeland, where costs average $4,125, Largo is the most affordable city for memory care within a 2-hour journey of its limits. Orlando’s costs are the same as the state average and seniors in North Port pay approximately $5,181 per month.

Largo

$4,188

Florida

$5,000

The United States

$5,625

Lakeland

$4,125

North Port

$5,181

Orlando

$5,000

Paying for Memory Care in Largo

Largo’s memory care facility fees are usually between 20-30% more than the assisted living communities they’re within. This is due to several factors, including greater staff-to-resident ratios. The following figures come from using assisted living costs published in the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey and adding 25%. Consequently, Largo’s median fees are below the state average of $5,000 by $812 per month, rising to $1,437 when compared to the nation’s.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Largo

In Largo, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Florida page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care - Florida

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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:

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day centers offer the most affordable type of senior care in Largo at $2,123, followed by assisted living at $3,350. Homemaker service companies typically charge $4,767, while a home health aide will likely add another $95 per month to the fee. Nursing homes are the most expensive option, with fees averaging $8,927 for semiprivate rooms and $9,885 for private ones.

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$4,862

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$3,350

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,927

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$9,885

Note: Data for Largo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.

Free Memory Care Resources in Largo

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter(727) 578-2558The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association supports adults during every stage of cognitive decline and the family members dealing with the emotional and financial fallout. It manages several face-to-face and virtual support groups for seniors with Alzheimer's and other groups for those who care for them. The chapter also educates seniors about their condition and helps them plan for living with Alzheimer's.
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.(800) 963-5337The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. assists seniors in Largo diagnosed with dementia. Being the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Largo enables it to combine support from two or more agencies to develop long-term care plans for seniors facing cognitive decline. Its scope can include helping to find the best memory care facility for the senior's budget and getting advice from legal experts on dealing with an estate. The agency can also provide respite care while families await their loved one's placement in a memory care community.
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 831-0404The Florida Long-Term Ombudsman Program can assist seniors in memory care communities whose facilities aren't fulfilling their obligations to their residents. Anyone can anonymously register their concern about care to the ombudsman, including third parties. An ombudsman will investigate the complaint and pursue a resolution with the facility through negotiation.
Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute(813) 974-4904The Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute in Tampa regularly invites seniors with memory loss to participate in clinical trials, which can range from as little as 24 weeks to over 4 years. Trials do vary, with some involving observation of the participant while they undertake various tasks that challenge their cognitive abilities and others that may include the use of devices or ingestion of oral treatments designed to mitigate the effects of memory loss.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Largo

The Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, a department within the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, is responsible for regulating, monitoring and licensing memory care communities within the state. It grants licenses to applicants who satisfy all the requirements relating to health and safety, staff training, insurance and fire safety. The Bureau also certifies facilities that accept Medicaid and Medicare. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Largo

  • Largo’s residents have easy access to 3 hospitals in the city, in addition to the many more medical facilities in the Tampa Bay Area. Largo Medical Center is a 455-bed teaching hospital specializing in many areas of medicine, including heart disease, knee replacement, stroke care and transplants. Bardmoor Emergency Center has an excellent reputation for providing immediate care, with those who need overnight stays referred to Morton Plant Hospital in nearby Clearwater. Largo can also boast of having many more Medicare-registered physicians than normal for the country.
  • Largo’s health cost index of 101.4 is above the state and national averages, although not by a significant number. When comparing the overall cost of living in the city, the index is 96, which is notably below the state and national indices of 102.8 and 100, respectively. This suggests that for many in Florida, Largo is a more affordable place to live. 
  • With temperatures averaging a pleasantly cool 53 degrees in January and a comfortably warm 93 degrees in July, Largo earns its reputation for having a senior-friendly climate. The city also gets an additional 41 sunny days compared to the U.S. average of 205 and no snow. Rainfall is higher than normal, at 51 inches annually, which can cause humid heat, but it also freshens the environment and contributes to the city’s above-average air quality.
  • Crime rates in Largo are generally similar to the state and national averages. The chances of being a victim of a violent crime are 1 in 248 compared to Florida’s average of 1 in 258. For property crime, the figures are 1 in 46 for Largo and 1 in 56 for the state. Seniors and families concerned about the crime rates may want to know that memory care communities typically include comprehensive security systems as standard.
  • Neighborly is a nonprofit organization located in Clearwater that provides a transportation service for adults aged 60+ attending medical appointments within a 10-mile radius of their homes. It’s a door-to-door service and all vehicles are suitable for wheelchair users.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Largo

Largo Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations for Memory Care in Florida

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Shana Williams

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Seasons Belleair

We were very thankful for Seasons Memory Care. It was clean and welcoming, with engaging activities for the residents to make them feel welcome and safe. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive...

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Elaine

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Arden Courts of Largo

My mother has been a resident of Arden Courts, Largo for the past 2 years. While we had hoped to keep her at home with me as the caregiver, her needs exceeded my abilities. Finding Arden Courts...

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Reviewer#ET1023c

I visited this facility

Review of Arden Courts of Largo

I toured Arden Courts of Largo. Everyone seems pretty helpful and friendly. The facility looks very clean and welcoming.

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