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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cortez, FL

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Memory care in Cortez 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 Cortez is about $5,612 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 322 communities, read 9177 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Bradenton.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Theresa Home is an assisted living community located in the beautiful seaside city of Safety Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida. This gorgeous town has everything that you could want from Florida. The beaches are beautiful, the harbor and marina are bustling and interesting, and there are fun...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a small, intimate senior living community in Dunedin, Florida. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Dunedin is known for its gorgeous beaches, forests, and state parks. Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a sprawling single-story community with beds for up to 24 residents, keeping...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
If you’ve been searching for a Life Plan Community with everything you’d want for retirement in one location, we invite you to explore Mease Life – a Dunedin cornerstone care provider offering a full continuum of care services.Our 50-year legacy of providing quality care, a flourishing lifestyle,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Sunrise Gardens is a licensed ALF in downtown Dunedin, Florida. Minutes from the scenic Gulf coast and footsteps from the Pinellas Trail. Downtown Dunedin is a vibrant and serene area with a strong sense of community that binds everyone together. Dunedin has a rich history of food, art, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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It is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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We have been very pleased with the care of our sister in Allure of Palm Harbor. The new owners managed the transition smoothly and effectively - much effort was done to assign qualified facility management...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Nestled among the suburbs of Palm Harbor/Dunedin, we are a lovely Mediterranean-style mansion that gives the feel of a luxurious bed and breakfast. Allure of Palm Harbor sits back off the road, providing safety and a beautifully crafted landscape with heavily treed grounds where residents can sit...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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 Cortez, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cortez is $5,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Port, FL with an average of $5,414 per month.

Memory care costs in Cortez, FL, vs. state and national averages

Cortez, FL
$5,612/mo
$5,704/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Cortez, FL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,612/mo

Memory care costs in Cortez, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,529/mo
Studio
$6,331/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,528/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,145/mo

Senior living costs in Cortez vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cortez, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCortez, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$5,612/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,897/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,004/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Cortez, FL:$5,612/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Cortez, FL:$4,897/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Cortez, FL:$4,004/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Cortez, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cortez and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Cortez, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cortez have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cortez, FL$5,750/mo$5,476/mo+5.0%
Florida$5,568/mo$5,379/mo+3.5%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Cortez, FL
2024 average cost:$5,750/mo
2023 average cost:$5,476/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,568/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cortez

Recent reviews for memory care in Cortez

The Windsor of Venice

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at The Windsor of Venice and the overall experience was great. The Memory Care section was awesome. The staff was amazing about taking care of my loved one! I would recommend this facility to others.

Weinberg Village in Tampa, FL

5.0
Our mother has lived at Weinberg Village for about 10 months. She began in Assisted Living, and the past three months has been in the Memory Care Unit. The care she has received has been amazing! The daily attention given to her is wonderful! Starting with [name removed] tours, meeting with ...
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Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.

Cortez review score based on 2,011 family reviews

8.3
Review score322 facilities2011 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2011 reviews of 322 Cortez memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cortez 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

Cortez review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Cortez, FL322 facilities
9.1
North Port, FL72 facilities
7.7
St. Petersburg, FL215 facilities

Review subcategories for Cortez 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 2,011 reviews of 322 Cortez memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cortez 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.
Cortez, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.7
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.7
Meals & dining
3.3
3.4
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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Cortez memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortez memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortez, 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 Cortez 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 Cortez that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cortez, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.7%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.1%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cortez 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 Cortez Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cortez, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.2%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cortez 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 Cortez partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cortez, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
55%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cortez 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 Cortez communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cortez, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
46.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cortez 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 Cortez offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cortez, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.7%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Cortez

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Cortez protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Inspired Living at Sun City Center and Grand Villa of Englewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cortez, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 322 memory care facilities near Cortez, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cortez, Florida are Grand Villa of Englewood, Magnolia Trails at East Lake and The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 322 memory care facilities near you in Cortez, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cortez, 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 Cortez, 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 Cortez, Florida ranges from $2200 to $9500. The average Memory Care cost in Cortez, Florida is $5,612. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cortez, Florida typically starts at $2200. 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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