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Memory care in Bessent offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bessent is about $4,224 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 249 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.9
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Both of my parents have needed above and beyond help this year with 2 major surgeries and my father with dementia. This is by far NOT your typical assisted living facility. My siblings as well as myself...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home is Where Our Story BeginsPalagio (Pa-la-gee-oh) provides incomparable experiences every day for you through our outstanding service, programs and resort-style amenities with all of the comforts of home. Watch a movie. Walk the beautiful grounds. Take a cooking class. Try Wii bowling. ...
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
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55 reviews
9.9
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55 reviews
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What I like the most about Brookdale Orange Park is the staff. They are great and the location is perfect. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Putting More Life in Senior Living Your senior living lifestyle deserves an upgrade. It’s time to trade the stress, hassle and worries that often come with living at home for the enhanced life that comes from an exceptional community of seniors. Our community offers assisted living and...
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9.8
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34 reviews
9.8
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My husband and I retired several years ago and mom lived with us. When she moved in we have piece of mind to travel, day trip and relax again knowing mom is cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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46 reviews
9.5
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46 reviews
5 star
74%
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Very comfortable, friendly place. Staff are attentive and work to please. Food could be more catered to residents taste but they have worked hard to provide food he enjoys. A few more activities and off site...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Luxurious Senior Living in JacksonvilleOur residents have traded the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a life lived well. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and chores. You just handle making the most out of each of your senior living days. Our community is a great...
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9.1
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18 reviews
9.1
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Our mom was previously a resident at Silver Treasures at Orange Park. They weren't perfect of course, but issues were mostly minor and the manager and staff seemed sincerely trying to do their best for my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Silver Treasures at Orange Park is a brand-new Assisted Living Community located in Orange Park, Florida. Our community accomodates 16 residents, which allows the bond between the staff and residents to become much closer. We have the resemblance of a luxurious boutique style hotel, where we...
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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29 reviews
8.9
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29 reviews
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I would give Ortega gardens a 5 in all the categories. The staff at Ortega gardens go above and beyond for the care of my mother. I'm not sure how I got so lucky finding such a wonderful place to take care...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ortega Gardens Memory Care provides the highest quality of geriatric care in the Jacksonville, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention...
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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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Not only is this Facility Clean and Beautiful, it has caring staff. They go out of their way to help residents and family. They assist in transport to Appts which is a help because we own trucks and Our Dad...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Canterfield of Clay County is a brand new community that offers Independent, Assisted and Memory Care to Seniors. We are a luxury rental apartment community. Included in your monthly rental are 3 meals a day for assisted living, all your utilities, cable TV, WIFI, transportation, activities, a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Noble house on San Juan Jacksonville is Absolutely awesome , my great auntie is a resident there, and she just turn 100 years old, and they give my family assess of the whole entire facility they allowed us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are located in the wonderful and very pretty area of Jacksonville, Florida, and we at San Juan Retirement Home are proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality health care, as well as really joyous, happy, healthy, and very positive environment and community. We know that we will...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother in law is doing great at Astoria. The staff have been very nice. They keep the community well taken care of. They have plenty of things to do during the day including play bingo. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Astoria Assisted Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Bessent, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bessent is $4,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, FL with an average of $3,178 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bessent, FL vs. nearby cities

Bessent, FL
$4,224/mo
$4,347/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bessent, FL vs. the state and national average

Bessent, FL
$4,224/mo
$4,332/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bessent vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,224/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Bessent, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,698/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,517/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,483/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Bessent over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Bessent

Recent reviews for memory care in Bessent

Canterfield of Jacksonville in Middleburg, FL

4.5
My best day was when my mother said "I really like being here....they take good care of me"...then I new I had made the right choice. Thank you for making your residents care a priority. Mom is content and well cared for and that gives me peace of mind. Thank you all for loving my mom too.

Noble House of Jacksonville

5.0
We as a family are extremely pleased with the care and attention that our mom is receiving from the staff at San Juan. They are very friendly and understand the wants and needs of their residents.

Brookdale Orange Park

5.0
My loved one is a current resident at Brookdale Orange Park and it has been a great experience so far. The staff is great. Communication with the family is excellent. The food is great. I would highly recommend Brookdale Orange Park to others looking for Memory Care.

Bessent review score based on 67 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 13 Bessent memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bessent review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bessent review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Bessent, FL13 facilities
8.0
Macclenny, FL15 facilities
6.7
Glen St. Mary, FL8 facilities

Review subcategories for Bessent memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 67 reviews of 13 Bessent memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bessent resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Bessent, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bessent memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessent memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessent, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bessent memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bessent that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bessent, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
72.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bessent memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bessent Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bessent, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bessent memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bessent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessent, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessent memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bessent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessent, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Bessent memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bessent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessent, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, Brookdale Orange Park and The Addison of Oakleaf are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bessent, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 18 memory care facilities near Bessent, Florida. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Bessent, Florida are Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, Brookdale Orange Park and Brookdale Avondale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 18 memory care facilities near you in Bessent, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bessent, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bessent, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Bessent, Florida ranges from $1 to $9900. The average Memory Care cost in Bessent, Florida is $4,224. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Bessent, Florida typically starts at $1. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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