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

Seminole County is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, Metropolitan Statisticial Area with 462,659 residents, including 15.1 percent, or 69,861 people, age 65 years or older. It's estimated that 10,549 residents of Seminole County are likely to have Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia and require specialized care.

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration is responsible for licensing and regulating memory care facilities, called extended congregate care facilities (ECCs), of which Seminole County has 14 ECCs.

• The violent crime rate in Seminole County is 44.2, which is 30 percent higher than the national average of 31.1. The property crime rate is only 15 percent higher than 38.1, the U.S. average. Both figures are reasonable given the population density, but families may ask staff members at prospective ECCs what extra safeguards are available to protect the patients.
• Seminole County weather is similar to other central Florida cities with annual rainfall that's 11 inches more than the national average of 39, and 43 more sunny days per year than the U.S. average of 205 days. Seniors may enjoy the 91 degree July high temperatures and the winter lows of only 47. Sumter County earned a Sperling's Comfort Index of 80, which is 26 points above the national score of 54. This indicates the area is a great home for seniors with painful joints or C/V impairment.
• The county's air is very clean. The American Lung Association gave it an "A" grade for ozone and particle pollutants. People with lung problems might rest easier knowing that the air is not polluted here. 
• Cost of living ratings are based on a scale where 100 is the median expense. Sumter County is 14 points higher than the national average at 114.3. Housing is the highest factor at 128, but healthcare costs are equal to national figures, so families may not worry about out-of-control expenses for a loved one in an ECC facility.

Memory Care costs in Seminole County start around $4,615 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 Seminole 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.

Seminole 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.