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Memory Care Communities in Tamarac, Florida

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Mary27

I visited this facility

Review of Wickshire Tamarac

The restaurant at Wickshire Tamarac was very good. The place was clean. The only thing was that the staff wasn't always available and that's the only problem I had. The food was very good. There...

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Patricia

I visited this facility

Review of Cherry Oak Active Senior Living Residence

The staff at Cherry Oak Active Senior Living Residence was very nice. The facility was very clean. The memory care section was adequate. They had a movie room, arts and crafts, and a beautiful...

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Stan

I visited this facility

Review of Cherry Oak Active Senior Living Residence

Cherry Oak Active Senior Living Residence was very large and nicely kept, but the memory care part was so small, and it was like one long corridor with a couple of windows that were sealed. It was...

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care residents in Tamarac pay $5,481 monthly for residential care, which exceeds the state norm of $5,000 but comes in lower than the national rate of $5,625. Most nearby cities have more affordable rates, including Port St. Lucie, where seniors pay $4,704 for services. Similarly, in Sebring and Punta Gorda, respective care costs average $4,295 and $4,188, but in Naples, monthly fees surpass Tamarac’s norm at $6,625.

Tamarac

$5,481

Florida

$5,000

United States

$5,625

Naples

$6,625

Port St. Lucie

$4,704

Sebring

$4,295

Punta Gorda

$4,188

Paying for Memory Care in Tamarac

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 Tamarac, memory care communities charge $5,481 per month for care.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Tamarac

In Tamarac, 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 Tamarac charge $5,481 per month for services. Although nursing home rates run higher, with residents paying $9,019 for skilled nursing services in an institutional setting, other long-term care options cost less than memory care. For example, seniors pay $4,385 per month for assisted living services, which have a similar scope of housing and nonmedical services for seniors without dementia, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing in the individual’s home. Additionally, agencies charge lower rates of $4,195 for in-home care, which consists of personal care services at home, and seniors who attend adult day health care facilities pay $1,517 for skilled nursing, personal care and recreational activities in a daytime community setting.

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 Tamarac was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.

 

Free Memory Care Resources in Tamarac

Tamarac 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 Tamarac, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Tamarac

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration oversees all memory care communities in Tamarac and officially recognizes them as assisted living facilities with specialty licenses. To obtain licensing, memory care facilities must comply with minimum requirements for staffing, care planning and security, and they must undergo an annual licensing process and regular site inspections.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Tamarac

  • In a given year, Tamarac reports about 14 crime incidents per 1,000 people, most of which are property-related. The city rates as safer than 35% of U.S. communities and 42% of cities in Florida. However, when compared only to cities with similar population sizes, Tamarac rates among the safest, providing peace of mind to those considering this city for a loved one’s care.
  • Summers in Tamarac are long and hot, spanning late May to late September and bringing average high temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and there's a chance of rain 51-63% of the time. Winters are comfortable, however, with temperatures between 75 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit, making this city an attractive option for prospective memory care residents sensitive to cold weather.
  • HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, which sits in Tamarac proper, is a full-service 271-bed hospital with over a dozen specialties, including neurology. The hospital also features the Consult-A-Nurse service, which provides telemedicine services.
  • Broward County, where Tamarac is located, ranks among the healthiest in the state, coming in at 13th out of 67 surveyed counties. The region has a comparatively high life expectancy of 80.9 compared to 79.7 statewide and 78.5 nationally, and 99% of people live close to a park or recreational facility, supporting exercise opportunities and promoting healthy behaviors. Similarly, local memory care communities typically offer a variety of therapeutic indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year to help residents foster an active lifestyle and preserve motor functioning.
  • Florida’s lack of state income tax means seniors in Tamarac retain a high portion of their retirement income, regardless of their income level. The state’s sales tax rate is moderate compared to the rest of the nation, and food and prescription and over-the-counter medications are exempt.
  • Tamarac scores 52 points on the AARP Livability Index versus the average city score of 48, making it among the more favorable places in the nation for prospective memory care residents. Across the index’s seven metrics, the city performs strongest in Housing and Neighborhood for its access to affordable housing and amenities, such as grocery stores and parks.

 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Tamarac

Tamarac 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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