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Memory Care Communities in Tampa, Florida

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Alicia

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

Review of Senior Point Assisted Living

I'm very pleased with Senior Point Assisted Living. My husband has already moved in. They are great. I would recommend it 100%. The place is beautiful and relatively new. They cook their food there...

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Debbie

I visited this facility

Review of Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph

I toured Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph. The memory care units were very cramped, and they locked the doors from the outside of the room. The marketing director was great. It was...

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Jarnishka

I visited this facility

Review of Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph

Everything was good about Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph. The only thing I didn't like too much about it was that they didn't accept my grandfather's benefits because he only received $900...

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care costs in Tampa are among the most reasonable in Florida. Residents pay an average of $4,188 per month for comprehensive memory care services, approximately $900 less than the state average and nearly $1,500 less than the national average. In relation to the cities surrounding Hillsborough County, Tampa is one of the least expensive cities in the region, at $1,000 less than the North Port Area and approximately $1,100 less than Homosassa Springs per month. Tampa and its southern neighbor Punta Gorda share the same cost for assisted living. Lakeland, which is located east of Tampa towards the center of the state, offers assisted living care for around $60 less per month.  

Tampa

$4,188

Florida

$5,000

The United States

$5,625

Lakeland

$4,125

North Port Area

$5,181

Punta Gorda

$4,188

Homosassa Springs

$5,313

Paying for Memory Care in Tampa

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.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Tampa

In Tampa, 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

Incorporating a mix of financial strategies helps seniors and families afford memory care expenses in the Tampa region. Local communities often accept public and private payment options such as Medicaid, veterans’ benefits and long-term care insurance.

  • Medicaid: The Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program houses the Long-Term Care program, which pays for memory care services for qualified seniors. Although SMMC LTC doesn’t pay for housing, its benefits include personal emergency response systems, rehabilitative therapies, personal care services and daily meals.
  • Medicare: Medicare beneficiaries use their health insurance coverage to pay for medically necessary services they receive from third-party providers, including medical social services, rehabilitative therapies and skilled nursing care. However, this coverage doesn’t apply to custodial services, housing or meals in memory care communities.
  • VA Benefits: Veterans may qualify for two programs with coverage for memory care expenses, including Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits and VA Health Care’s Geriatrics and Extended Care program. These programs help with paying for room and board fees, meals and personal care.
  • Private Payments: Memory care residences accept private payments towards all services, including personal care, meals, transportation, recreation and housing. Common financial streams include pensions, Social Security retirement and disability benefits, long-term care insurance and money from retirement investment accounts.

Memory Care vs Other Types of Care in Tampa, FL

The cost of memory care in Tampa is around $800 more than that of assisted living per month, mainly due to the extra services and treatment options that seniors with memory care require. Memory care services are also more expensive than adult day health care by more than $2,000 per month. Seniors who utilize in-home care or home health care pay slightly more for services than memory care seniors, an amount that averages around $580 more for home care and around $670 more for home health care. A semi-private room in a nursing home is $8,927, more than twice the cost of memory care services.

Memory Care

$4,188

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,862

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living

$3,350

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$8,927

Free Memory Care Resources in Tampa

It can be difficult for seniors in the St.Petersburg-Tampa metro area to find the resources that are out there for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The sprawling metropolis is just so big, with memory care agencies scattered from one side of the county to the other. The table below is a small collection of free or almost free resources for seniors in the Tampa area who live with dementia.

ResourceContactService
Dementia Spotlight Foundation(888) 695-1596The Dementia Spotlight Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers dementia-related seminars and events to residents of southern Georgia and Florida. They also host regular support groups and virtual memory cafes for seniors to connect with peers who also have cognitive impairments.
Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter(800) 272-3900The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter serves a sixteen county area, providing support and educational services to those with Alzheimer's, as well as their families. They also offer an early-onset connections program, support groups and a resource/referral guide for seniors who need special services.
USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute813-396-0606This USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center is working toward finding treatments and therapies that can improve the lives of those with dementia. The Center provides medical treatment choices for seniors in Hillsborough County who are dealing with dementia and allows seniors to sign up for a potential spot in current or future clinical trials.
Department of Elder Affairs Hillsborough County800-336-2226The Hillsborough County Department of Elder Affairs provides support services to seniors with dementia who live in the Bay Area. Thanks to the department's Alzheimer's Disease Initiative, seniors can participate in memory disorder clinics and receive free counseling and case management services.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Tampa

In Florida, memory care communities fall under the purview of the Division of Health Quality Assurance, a division of the Agency for Health Care Administration. The Health Quality Assurance division is responsible for the licensure and regulation of all manners of health care providers, including memory care facilities, and must conduct regular onsite evaluations and investigate care complaints as necessary.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Tampa

Benefits

  • Tampa joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network in 2021 and has since created a welcoming environment for seniors through health care policies, affordable housing initiatives and ADA-accessible transportation services.
  • Tampa experiences warm weather throughout the year, benefiting memory care residents who enjoy therapeutic outdoor activities such as gardening. While summers bring humid conditions and hot temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, winter weather has pleasant daytime temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.  
  • Tampa has several high-performing hospitals that support seniors with chronic diseases such as dementia. Tampa General Hospital ranks among the top in the nation in eight specialties, and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute earns national recognition for innovative cancer treatment. Additionally, AdventHealth Tampa offers a range of neurological and neurosurgical treatment options, including diagnostic testing for dementia.

Drawbacks

  • Per square mile, Tampa sees around 82 crimes annually compared to the national median of 27 and Florida’s norm of 39. However, compared to other large cities, Tampa’s crime rate falls below the norm, providing peace of mind for families with loved ones in long-term care.
  • Tampa’s cost of living tracks about 1% higher than the national norm, which may impact memory care costs. Fortunately, many communities in this city accept the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-term Care Program, promoting access to care for those with budgetary constraints.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Tampa

Tampa 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.

Tampa Memory Care Services and Amenities

Memory care communities in Tampa create a stimulating environment for individuals with dementia by offering a range of services and amenities. These features promote socialization, prevent boredom and help residents maintain as much independence and self-direction as possible. Families typically prioritize residences that offer diverse recreational options, transportation services, dementia-friendly meal plans and personalized care.

  • 24-Hour Staffing: Around-the-clock awake staffing ensures residents receive reassurance and hands-on care when they need it.
  • Individualized Care Plans: Personalized service plans account for residents' needs and strengths, enabling them to maintain independence for as long as possible.
  • Physical and Occupational Therapies: On-site rehabilitative therapies reduce the need for disruptive off-site travel and appointments. The Caring.com database lists over 50 memory care residences in Tampa with this feature.
  • Social and Recreational Activities: Discussion groups, walking clubs and table games prevent loneliness and social isolation.
  • Dementia-Friendly Dining Programs: High-contrast place settings, specially designed eating utensils and texture-modified diets promote independence at mealtimes.
  • Enhanced Safety Measures: Disguised exit points, security gates and fully enclosed outdoor areas let residents safely enjoy community amenities.

Talk to a Caring.com Family Advisor today to learn more about how memory care communities in Tampa support those with memory loss or to get one-on-one help with finding the right community for a loved one.

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