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Memory care in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock is about $4,337 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 72 communities, read 1246 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Offering a variety of retirement lifestyles from independent to assisted living, The Village is Gainesville, Florida's premier rental retirement community. Our property is tucked away on spacious North Florida acreage. The natural beauty of the small ponds, tall pines and native live oaks were...
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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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All the staff were very kind and helped with my mom's move from home to New Horizon. The food is wonderful here. The care is very good, my mother was always clean, and looked good.
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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.
New Horizon Senior Citizen Home is located in Inverness, Florida. This quaint town is filled with lush grass and trees, historic buildings, and a tranquil lake. Inverness has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, parks, and fishing. This assisted living community will allow...
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I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Thank u for evacuating your residents and protecting them in Knoxville for Hurricane Irma. We so appreciate u! God Bless u all for taking care of them. It allowed our family peace of mind as we dealt with...
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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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The community is incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I would...
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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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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You will not find a more complete package experience. Prestige Manor is by far the cleanest Adult Living home I have been in. The staff is more than just friendly they truely care about every client and...
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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.
About Prestige ManorPrestige Manor is Ocala's Best Kept Secret - a hidden gem of compassionate care for seniors no longer willing or able to live alone.Carrol Dillion-Smith has been the heart and soul of this assisted living community for 35 years and has a team of caregivers who share her...
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We had a really good experience with Mission Oaks - so much better than with a previous facility our loved one was at. It's a clean friendly atmosphere with caring personnel. They're always really friendly...
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Gulf Hammock, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Hammock is $4,337 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Horseshoe Beach, FL with an average of $3,043 per month.

Memory care costs in Gulf Hammock, FL, vs. nearby cities

Gulf Hammock, FL
$4,313/mo
$4,197/mo

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

Gulf Hammock, FL
$4,313/mo
$4,528/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,313/mo

Memory care costs in Gulf Hammock, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,806/mo
Studio
$5,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,255/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,115/mo

Senior living costs in Gulf Hammock vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gulf Hammock, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGulf Hammock, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,313/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,148/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,172/mo$4,197/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Gulf Hammock, FL:$4,313/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Gulf Hammock, FL:$4,148/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Gulf Hammock, FL:$4,172/mo
Florida:$4,197/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Gulf Hammock, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gulf Hammock 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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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gulf Hammock, FL$4,713/mo$4,905/mo-3.9%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gulf Hammock, FL
2024 average cost:$4,713/mo
2023 average cost:$4,905/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,038/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gulf Hammock

Recent reviews for memory care in Gulf Hammock

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

The Harmony House of Ocala

4.5
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Harmony House is. During the past year all of the employees I interacted with - from the Executive Director to line staff, were helpful, warm, caring and friendly. Calls were always returned in a timely manner, and the couple of concerns I had during my ...
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Hampton Manor at Deerwood in Ocala, FL

4.5
We moved my aunt into HMD about 1 l/2 years ago. Of course at age 95 l/2 she was not happy the first few months. All of the staff made her feel at home and helped her work through the move and new chapter in her life. She loved sitting out side on the front porch and in the front area near ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Varied activities for memory care residents. Several reviews from communities, such as The Windsor of Ocala and Best Care Senior Living at Lecanto, mention the wide range of activities offered specifically for memory care residents, including movies, museum outings, fishing trips, and more, which help keep residents engaged and active. ...
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Dedicated and compassionate memory care staff. Residents and their families at various communities, including A Banyan Residence and Plantation Oaks Senior Living, praise the staff members for their kindness, helpfulness, and attentiveness in caring for their loved ones with memory loss. They note that the staff goes above and beyond to ...
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Secure and accessible memory care units. Reviews from AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge and The Willows highlight the importance of having secure memory care units to provide a sense of safety and security for residents with memory loss. Families appreciate that their loved ones can freely roam in the secured areas, giving them peace of ...
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Individualized care plans for memory care. Care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs are a key feature in several memory care communities, as discussed in reviews for Serenades at The Villages and Brookdale Paddock Hills. Families value the personalized approach, which enables staff to address the specific care requirements ...
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Continuous communication and updates. Communication between families and staff is emphasized in reviews for A Banyan Residence and Hampton Manor Belleview, where regular updates and open dialogue help keep families informed about their loved ones' well-being and any changes in their care. This transparency builds trust and foste ...
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Tasty and accommodating meals for memory care. Families at Serenades at The Villages and Hampton Manor Belleview appreciate the quality of meals provided for their loved ones in memory care, with accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preferences. Meals are an essential aspect of daily life, and a pleasant dining experience con ...
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Gulf Hammock review score based on 178 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 178 reviews of 65 Gulf Hammock memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gulf Hammock 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

Gulf Hammock review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Gulf Hammock 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 178 reviews of 65 Gulf Hammock memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gulf Hammock 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Gulf Hammock memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Hammock memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Hammock, 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 Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock 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
53.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.5%
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
70.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.1%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gulf Hammock, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Hammock, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
49.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Gulf Hammock

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