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Memory care in Deerland 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 Deerland is about $4,145 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 51 communities, read 875 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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.
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, 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.
The Blake at Miramar Beach is a distinctive senior living community, offering unparalleled experiences in a luxurious and hospitality-driven environment. With a dedicated and tenured team, enviable amenities, and a vibrant calendar of resident events, we provide a unique space for growth,...
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I would recommend this community to others. They are cute condos and they are a perfect size and they have a balcony to enjoy also. Communication is good between the staff and our family. They keep us...
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.
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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.
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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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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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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 is there and has had excellent care. The nurses and staff are very caring and take pride in there patients. If you really want to know what kind of care your loved one is receiving visit them! No...
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, 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.
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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.
Photo of The Residence at Covenant Memory Care Center
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.

Cost of memory care in Deerland, FL

The average cost of senior living in Deerland is $4,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $3,013 per month.

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

Deerland, FL
$4,145/mo
$4,177/mo

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

Deerland, FL
$4,145/mo
$4,530/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,145/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,562/mo
Studio
$4,449/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,776/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,654/mo

Senior living costs in Deerland vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Deerland, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDeerland, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,145/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,163/mo$4,083/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,073/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Deerland, FL:$4,145/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Deerland, FL:$4,163/mo
Florida:$4,083/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Deerland, FL:$4,073/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Deerland, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Deerland 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.

Deerland, FLFL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Deerland, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Deerland 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Deerland, FL$4,856/mo$4,752/mo+2.2%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Deerland, FL
2024 average cost:$4,856/mo
2023 average cost:$4,752/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,038/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Deerland

Recent reviews for memory care in Deerland

Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, FL

5.0
Un like all the other places we met with It was obvious that [name removed] and the team at the Meridian had customer service and what was most important to us our grandmothers health, happiness and ongoing wellness at the forefront of every conversation and interaction we had with staff, ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Brewton

4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.

Partin Place Senior Living in Niceville, FL

4.1
Superior is a caring environment. The staff are kind and take care of each client’s needs! The facility is clean and has a homey atmosphere. We researched and toured several facilities before A Place for Mom found Superior Residence for us.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to provide excellent care and engage with residents. At YourLife of Pensacola, the caregivers are praised for their love and dedication towards the residents. However, at The Waterford at Creek ...
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Variety of enjoyable activities. Activities are a key feature in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like YourLife of Pensacola and Sodalis Pensacola. These include movie nights, gardening classes, and museum outings, which help residents stay engaged and active.
Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication is valued by families, allowing them to stay informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. At The Waterford at Creekside, the community director schedules regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
High-quality and diverse dining experiences. Food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with the chef accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences. The dining hall at YourLife of Pensacola is praised for its cleanliness and varied meal options, while some families at The Waterford at Creekside des ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of the private rooms and common areas. The facilities at The Beacon at Gulf Breeze are described as beautiful and modern, while at YourLife of Pensacola, the transportation van was broken, ...
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Secure and safe environment. Families appreciate the sense of security and safety provided by the communities. At The Waterford at Creekside, residents are praised for their kind and thoughtful behavior towards each other. However, at YourLife of Pensacola, there were concerns about the lack of staff supervision, leadin ...
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Deerland review score based on 195 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 195 reviews of 42 Deerland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Deerland 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

Deerland review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Deerland, FL42 facilities
8.1
Crestview, FL62 facilities
8.3
Laurel Hill, FL40 facilities

Review subcategories for Deerland 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 195 reviews of 42 Deerland memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Deerland 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.
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Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Deerland memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deerland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deerland, 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 Deerland 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 Deerland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Deerland 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 Deerland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
71.5%
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
47.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Deerland 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 Deerland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deerland, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Deerland 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 Deerland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deerland 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 Deerland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Deerland

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 Deerland protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and Navarre Gardens North are the top-rated memory care facilities near Deerland, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 51 memory care facilities near Deerland, Florida. See the full list.
The 51 memory care facilities near you in Deerland, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Deerland, 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 Deerland, 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 Deerland, Florida ranges from $2000 to $7850. The average Memory Care cost in Deerland, Florida is $4,145. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Deerland, Florida typically starts at $2000. 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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