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Memory care in Dorcas 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 Dorcas is about $3,981 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 547 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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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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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.
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I would tell a friend that, I was pleased with the care and that they are worth going to tour and speak with to see if it's a fit for your family member. And that we would use them again if the need...
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Cost of memory care in Dorcas, FL

The average cost of senior living in Dorcas is $3,981 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $3,013 per month.

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

Dorcas, FL
$3,981/mo
$4,171/mo

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

Dorcas, FL
$3,981/mo
$5,341/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,981/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,559/mo
Studio
$4,356/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,703/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,511/mo

Senior living costs in Dorcas 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: Dorcas, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorcas, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$3,981/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,008/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,736/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Dorcas, FL:$3,981/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Dorcas, FL:$4,008/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Dorcas, FL:$3,736/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Dorcas, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dorcas 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 Dorcas, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dorcas 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dorcas, FL$4,643/mo$4,600/mo+0.9%
Florida$5,262/mo$4,934/mo+6.6%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Dorcas, FL
2024 average cost:$4,643/mo
2023 average cost:$4,600/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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2024 average cost:$5,262/mo
2023 average cost:$4,934/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorcas

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorcas

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.

Dorcas review score based on 127 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 127 reviews of 36 Dorcas memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorcas 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

Dorcas review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Dorcas, FL36 facilities
8.1
Crestview, FL62 facilities
8.3
Laurel Hill, FL40 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorcas 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 127 reviews of 36 Dorcas memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorcas 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.
Dorcas, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Dorcas memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorcas memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorcas, 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 Dorcas 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 Dorcas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorcas, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
61.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorcas 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 Dorcas Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorcas, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorcas 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 Dorcas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorcas, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorcas 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 Dorcas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorcas 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 Dorcas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorcas, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorcas

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 Dorcas 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 Dorcas, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 44 memory care facilities near Dorcas, Florida. See the full list.
The 44 memory care facilities near you in Dorcas, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorcas, 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 Dorcas, 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 Dorcas, Florida ranges from $2000 to $7850. The average Memory Care cost in Dorcas, Florida is $3,981. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorcas, 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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