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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 $4,448 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 750 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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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Cost of memory care in Cortez, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cortez is $4,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Pasadena, FL with an average of $4,236 per month.

Memory care costs in Cortez, FL, vs. nearby cities

Cortez, FL
$4,448/mo

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

Cortez, FL
$4,448/mo
$4,541/mo
U.S. national average
$4,979/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,448/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,505/mo
Studio
$4,179/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,654/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,066/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,331/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$4,448/mo$4,541/mo$4,979/mo
Assisted Living$4,265/mo$4,092/mo$4,723/mo
Independent Living$4,191/mo$4,212/mo$4,181/mo
Memory Care
Cortez, FL:$4,448/mo
Florida:$4,541/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
Assisted Living
Cortez, FL:$4,265/mo
Florida:$4,092/mo
U.S.:$4,723/mo
Independent Living
Cortez, FL:$4,191/mo
Florida:$4,212/mo
U.S.:$4,181/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 median 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$4,718/mo$4,608/mo+2.4%
Florida$5,283/mo$5,008/mo+5.5%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Cortez, FL
2024 average cost:$4,718/mo
2023 average cost:$4,608/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,283/mo
2023 average cost:$5,008/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cortez

Recent reviews for memory care in Cortez

Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL

5.0
My husband been a resident for 16 months. He is treated with care and respect. If I have a concern, its addressed in a timely manner. Staff members in all departments take a personal interest.

Angels Senior Living at Sarasota

4.3
This community is very nice and very clean - they could use more help just like everyone, but all of the staff members are very nice and really try to be helpful. They are very good with the residents and we do think the executive director is great. The experience has been great and they are ...
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Salterra Senior Living at St. Petersburg in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.7
My loved one is a resident at La Orilla of St. Petersburg and overall things have been very good for her. I'm not sure about the food, I have not tried it. I would recommend La Orilla of St. Petersburg to others.

Cortez review score based on 155 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 155 reviews of 28 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

8.1
Cortez, FL28 facilities
8.1
Bradenton Beach, FL29 facilities
8.7
Holmes Beach, FL24 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 155 reviews of 28 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
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

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
60.7%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
69.2%
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 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
57.1%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
25.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
39.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
20.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
22.5%
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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
57.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.7%
45.5%
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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.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Pointe West, Grand Villa of Sarasota and Élan Manatee Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cortez, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Cortez, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cortez, Florida are Brookdale Pointe West, Grand Villa of Sarasota and Inspired Living at Sun City Center. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 33 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 $1 to $10590. The average Memory Care cost in Cortez, Florida is $4,448. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cortez, 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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