Memory Care Communities in Marianna, Florida

Memory Care costs in Marianna start around $0 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 Marianna 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.

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.

Marianna's population is 7,293, of which 15.7 percent, or 1,145 people, are 65 or older. In its home county of Jackson, it's estimated that 1,231 Marianna elders have Alzheimer's disease or some other kind of dementia. Marianna has a single memory care facility in the city, but Tallahassee, which is an hour away, has nine. Prior to being lawfully able to take care of Alzheimer's patients, businesses must obtain their Extended Congregate Care (ECC) license from the state, according to Florida regulations.

• Crime ratings are based on a 100 point scale with one being lowest and 100 being the highest. At 76.1, Marianna's violent crime rate is a little more than twice the national average of 31.1. The rate of property crime in Marianna is 50.6, which is only 12.5 points higher than the U.S. average of 38.1.
• Cost of living indices are also grounded in a point system that uses 100 as the average cost of living in the U.S. Marianna's index is 82.8, so its cost of living is less than the national average. Families and seniors living in Marianna will have more money for their memory care budget.
• Florida has a resident-friendly taxing system with high sales tax and no state income tax, resulting in families having additional money to apply toward memory care in Marianna. Seniors who collect retirement pension or Social Security may appreciate the relief the lack of income tax has on their wallets.
• Marianna scores a 76 out of 100 on Sperling's Comfort Index in large part due to its 233 days of sunshine, which is 28 days more than the U.S. average. It receives 58 inches of rain, on average, per year, while the U.S. averages 39 inches. Elderly folks benefit from the easy winters and the balmy summers with highs of 91 and lows of 39.