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Memory care in Raiford 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 Raiford is about $4,627 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 93 communities, read 2076 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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 experience at Fort Caroline Gardens has been great. I think the value of the facilities and staff are beyond what I expected. The business is owned and operated by a family and I think they do a good job...
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.
As the largest city in the state of Florida, Jacksonville, Duval County offers residents of Fort Caroline Gardens assisted living community a variety of events and activities as well as a semi-tropical climate. Warm, sunny days are the norm even during the middle of winter, and, as an added...
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Retirement Home
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Raiford, FL

The average cost of senior living in Raiford is $4,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, FL with an average of $3,319 per month.

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

Raiford, FL
$4,627/mo
$4,498/mo
$3,917/mo

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

Raiford, FL
$4,627/mo
$4,530/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,627/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,552/mo
Studio
$5,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,343/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,213/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,975/mo

Senior living costs in Raiford 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: Raiford, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRaiford, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,627/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,151/mo$4,083/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$1,952/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Raiford, FL:$4,627/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Raiford, FL:$4,151/mo
Florida:$4,083/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Raiford, FL:$1,952/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Raiford, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Raiford 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Raiford, FL$5,400/mo$5,587/mo-3.3%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Raiford, FL
2024 average cost:$5,400/mo
2023 average cost:$5,587/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
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 Raiford

Recent reviews for memory care in Raiford

Canterfield of Jacksonville in Middleburg, FL

4.5
My best day was when my mother said "I really like being here....they take good care of me"...then I new I had made the right choice. Thank you for making your residents care a priority. Mom is content and well cared for and that gives me peace of mind. Thank you all for loving my mom too.

The Fountains at Mill Cove in Jacksonville, FL

4.3
When we first toured we saw a lot of residents being active, engaging with one another and being happy. The place overall is very clean but sometimes it is a little hard to get a response from the staff at times. We are happy with the overall care our loved one is receiving, our loved one is ...
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Starling at San Jose in Jacksonville, FL

4.6
Overall, our experience has been good here at this facility. We're having a few difficulties at the present time, but we are working through them. The food is very good and includes a great variety. The staff is very cooperative. They've had some staff turnover, including the head nurse. A lot ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and compassionate staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as The Windsor at Ortega, Senior Living at the Greens, and Canopy of Duval Station, where they go above and beyond to ensure residents' well-being and make families feel welcome.
Secure and well-maintained living environments. Residents and families express appreciation for the cleanliness and safety of the living spaces at communities like Canopy of Duval Station, Plantation Oaks Senior Living, and San Jose Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center, where residents feel secure and well taken care of.
Individualized care for different needs and conditions. Residents and families emphasize the importance of attentive care for unique requirements, such as memory care and dietary considerations, as seen in reviews for Discovery Village at Deerwood, The Glenwood of Gainesville, and Sunrise of Jacksonville.
Engaging and varied activities. Residents and families praise the wide range of activities available at communities, including social events, games, arts and crafts, and outings, as noted in reviews for Ortega Gardens Memory Care, Canopy of Duval Station, and The Windsor of Gainesville.
Effective communication with families. Families value clear and transparent communication from staff members about their loved ones' care and overall experiences, as highlighted in reviews for The Windsor at Ortega, Brookdale Orange Park, and Discovery Village at Deerwood.
Consistent and ongoing staff training. Reviews mention the importance of well-trained staff in providing excellent care and maintaining a high standard of living for residents, as seen in reviews for Canopy of Duval Station, San Jose Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center, and Brookdale Crown Point.
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Raiford review score based on 482 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 482 reviews of 80 Raiford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Raiford 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

Raiford review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Raiford, FL80 facilities
9.1
Lawtey, FL18 facilities
8.3
Starke, FL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Raiford 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 482 reviews of 80 Raiford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Raiford 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.
Raiford, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Raiford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Raiford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Raiford, 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 Raiford 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 Raiford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Raiford, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Raiford 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 Raiford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Raiford, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Raiford 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 Raiford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Raiford, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Raiford 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 Raiford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Raiford, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
42.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Raiford 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 Raiford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Raiford, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
45%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Raiford

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of Oakleaf, Brookdale Mandarin Central and The Addison of St. Johns are the top-rated memory care facilities near Raiford, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 93 memory care facilities near Raiford, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Raiford, Florida are The Addison of Oakleaf, The Addison of St. Johns and Sodalis Jacksonville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 93 memory care facilities near you in Raiford, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Raiford, 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 Raiford, 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 Raiford, Florida ranges from $1 to $9900. The average Memory Care cost in Raiford, Florida is $4,627. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Raiford, Florida typically starts at $1. 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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