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Memory Care Communities in Lauderhill, Florida

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Lisa24

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

Review of Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace

My aunt lives in Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace. It is an older, long-standing community that's been there for many years, and they have recently renovated the areas. The private room with the...

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shannyyy12

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

Review of Lenox on the Lakes

This is by far the worst living facility I have ever encountered. My grandmother had a terrible experience being here. I highly DONT recommend! Please don’t take your love ones here.. Both staff...

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T.H.

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

Review of Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace

Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace is okay and the people are nice. My mother moved in there for more than a month. The place looks very nice, it's like a hotel and the staff is very good and very...

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Wow! Thank you so much for your positive review, actually detailed positive review! We absolutely love it! Thank you so much for sharing all about our community, we really appreciate it. Thank you...

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care facilities in Lauderhill charge about $5,481 for residential services, which is higher than Florida’s average of $5,000 but a little lower than the national rate of $5,625. Although Lauderhill is an economical alternative for this level of care compared to Naples, where seniors pay $6,625 for services, other cities in southern Florida have more cost-effective care. For example, in Port St. Lucie, memory care facilities charge $4,704 for services, and in Sebring, seniors pay $4,295 for care.

Lauderhill

$5,481

Florida

$5,000

United States

$5,625

Naples

$6,625

Sebring

$4,295

Port St. Lucie

$4,704

Paying for Memory Care in Lauderhill

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.

In Lauderhill, memory care communities charge approximately $5,481 monthly for care.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lauderhill

In Lauderhill, 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, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in 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:

  • 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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care communities in Lauderhill charge approximately $5,481 monthly for specialized care. Although this is thousands of dollars below the $9,019 nursing home residents pay for 24-hour medical care and monitoring, it exceeds the costs of other local senior care types. For example, seniors pay $4,385 per month for assisted living, which features nonspecialized personal care services in a residential environment, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing in the individual’s home. Seniors who obtain personal care services at home pay lower rates of $4,195 for in-home care, and those who attend adult day health care receive personal care, skilled nursing and recreational services in a community setting for $1,517.

Memory Care

$5,481

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,385

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,019

Note: Data for Lauderhill was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.

Free Memory Care Resources in Lauderhill

Lauderhill and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Lauderhill, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Lauderhill

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration regulates memory care facilities in Lauderhill. It ensures a consistent standard of care through initial and annual licensing processes and routine inspections, and it investigates reports of abuse or neglect. The department also publishes resources such as caregiver training materials and details on its caregiver screening guidelines.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Lauderhill

 

  • Seniors and families affected by dementia in Lauderhill have access to a range of informational resources and support through AARP Florida. This organization publishes up-to-date information on vaccine recommendations for seniors, things to consider when choosing the right memory care community and avoiding scams and Medicare fraud.

 

  • Criminal activity is comparatively prevalent in Lauderhill, with the city reporting a higher crime rate than 88% of U.S. communities and 83% of communities across Florida, as well as similarly sized communities nationwide. Overall, an individual’s risk of becoming a victim of a property or violent crime is 1 in 35, which may make residential care preferable over living alone for seniors with memory-related conditions.

 

  • Broward County, where Lauderhill is located, has decent air quality, fostering a therapeutic environment for seniors with memory loss. The American Lung Association reports 3 days annually in which particle pollution levels may impact vulnerable individuals, contributing to a 24-hour particle pollution grade of C and a passing grade for annual particle pollution. Smog levels are low, however, with the organization giving the county an A for ozone pollution.

 

  • Lauderhill’s weather is warm throughout the year, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Noticeable humidity is present throughout the entire year, with residents experiencing muggy conditions 43% of the time. The region gets about 40 inches of annual rainfall. To accommodate varying comfort preferences, many memory care communities in Lauderhill have unit-controlled thermostats and offer indoor and outdoor activities.

 

  • Compared to a national average of 48, Lauderhill rates 54 on the AARP Livability Index, making it one of the most favorable cities in the nation for seniors. The city has a robust transportation system with 7.8 buses per hour, as well as a high walkability score of 12.29. While the region reports a comparatively high shortage of healthcare workers, many memory care communities have on-call nurses and physicians to promote reliable access to care and monitoring.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Lauderhill

 

Lauderhill 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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Florida

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