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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gretna, FL

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Memory care in Gretna 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 Gretna is about $4,045 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 167 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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9.5
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36 reviews
9.5
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Everyone has been very nice. My dad was amazed that all of the staff (even kitchen staff) knew his name. He was afraid that it would be noisy and he'd have a hard time sleeping but that has not been the...
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.
Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee is a community, made up of individual threads, all woven together with purpose and skill. As a skilled artist can tell an entire story by weaving those threads together, ours are people...nurses, caregivers, doctors, therapists, community leaders,...
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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114 reviews
9.5
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114 reviews
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I’ve really liked the over 3 years that a family member has lived here and recently my spouse has moved here. Good care! It’s close to home and I can visit every day. My husband has adjusted well enjoys the...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont is an assisted living community located in sunny Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is a wonderful place to enjoy. You or your loved one could spend time with other residents socializing, or visiting with family while enjoying...
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Better food. Also too much plain white rice. Would like more mashed potatoes and gravy. Prefer to be anonymous. Any title you think is good will be all right with me. The staff that takes care of us is...
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.
As Tallahassee's first and only elegant retirement living community, Canterfield of Tallahassee invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. From the ideal location next to 208 E. Tharpe St., to the continuum of care, Canterfield is an inspiring retirement community that enables you...
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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
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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in Gretna, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gretna is $4,045 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marianna, FL with an average of $4,126 per month.

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

Gretna, FL
$4,045/mo
$4,845/mo

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

Gretna, FL
$4,045/mo
$5,341/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,045/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$4,303/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,878/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,700/mo

Senior living costs in Gretna 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: Gretna, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGretna, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,045/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,823/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,383/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Gretna, FL:$4,045/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Gretna, FL:$3,823/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Gretna, FL:$3,383/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Gretna, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gretna 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
Gretna, FL$4,938/mo$4,598/mo+7.4%
Florida$4,796/mo$4,604/mo+4.2%
National$5,838/mo$5,630/mo+3.7%
Gretna, FL
2024 average cost:$4,938/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,796/mo
2023 average cost:$4,604/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,838/mo
2023 average cost:$5,630/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gretna

Recent reviews for memory care in Gretna

Woodmont Senior Living in Tallahassee, FL

4.6
We chose Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont mainly because of the friendly staff and they had availability when we needed it. The staff are so extremely friendly, we are just so thankful for everyone at Pacifica. I would highly recommend them to others.

Canterfield of Tallahassee

4.0
What we like the most about Canterfield of Tallahassee is the staff and other residents. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.

Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
The food is exceptional The staff in the memory unit are very attentive and caring. The activities are great Just wish I had made this change earlier for my relative. A great step up from the prior “ assisted “ living - which was not beneficial in any way

Gretna review score based on 34 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 6 Gretna memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gretna 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

Gretna review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Gretna, FL6 facilities
8.2
Greensboro, FL30 facilities
7.7
Quincy, FL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Gretna 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 34 reviews of 6 Gretna memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gretna 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.
Gretna, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Gretna memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gretna memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gretna, 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 Gretna 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 Gretna that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gretna, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
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
50%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gretna 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 Gretna Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gretna, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gretna 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 Gretna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gretna, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gretna 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 Gretna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gretna, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gretna 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 Gretna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gretna, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Gretna

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