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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorcas, FL
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 $3,847 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 50 communities, read 475 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cost of memory care in Dorcas, FL
The average cost of senior living in Dorcas is $3,847 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,963 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorcas, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorcas, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorcas
Recent reviews for memory care in Dorcas
Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
4.5
My mother is a resident at Bayport of Fort Walton Beach. The staff is very approachable, friendly, and professional. The housekeepers are wonderful! They have such a good attitude. I have found the staff at Bay Port to be willing to discuss my mother any time I am there. When Covid was ...
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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.
Sodalis Milton
4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Sodalis Milton and things have been good for her at this facility so far. The staff is very helpful and friendly. My loved one enjoys the food. The building does not smell like most other facilities do. The cleanliness, care services, activities and value ...
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Dorcas review score based on 126 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 42 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
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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 126 reviews of 42 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
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
47.6%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.5%
72.4%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
26.3%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
17%
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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
26.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
22.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bayport of Fort Walton Beach, The Opal at Bluewater Bay and Navarre Gardens North are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorcas, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 50 memory care facilities near Dorcas, Florida. See the full list.
The 50 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 $8050. The average Memory Care cost in Dorcas, Florida is $3,847. 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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