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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Saint Nicholas, FL

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Memory care in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas is about $4,878 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 1323 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Peterson Assisted Living is a retirement home located in beautiful Osage City, KS. This facility is ideal for those who are in late age and have difficult maintaining a healthy level of self-care. This retirement community has a very helpful staff that can assist with daily living tasks and...
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 Arlington Haven
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.
Autumn Village is an assisted living community located at the base of Milton, outside Fife. We are surrounded by lavish landscaping and mature trees that will make you feel peaceful. There are also restaurants, shopping malls and freeway access nearby. Milton is a great place to visit or even...
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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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of Plymouth Home For Adults
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
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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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Haven of Love
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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Noble house on San Juan Jacksonville is Absolutely awesome , my great auntie is a resident there, and she just turn 100 years old, and they give my family assess of the whole entire facility they allowed us...
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.
We are located in the wonderful and very pretty area of Jacksonville, Florida, and we at San Juan Retirement Home are proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality health care, as well as really joyous, happy, healthy, and very positive environment and community. We know that we will...
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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
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.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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My mother in law is doing great at Astoria. The staff have been very nice. They keep the community well taken care of. They have plenty of things to do during the day including play bingo. The food is...
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.
At Astoria Assisted Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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Cost of memory care in Saint Nicholas, FL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Nicholas is $4,878 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen St. Mary, FL with an average of $3,966 per month.

Memory care costs in Saint Nicholas, FL, vs. nearby cities

Saint Nicholas, FL
$4,878/mo

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

Saint Nicholas, FL
$4,878/mo
$5,341/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,878/mo

Memory care costs in Saint Nicholas, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,356/mo
Studio
$4,915/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,931/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,738/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Nicholas 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: Saint Nicholas, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Nicholas, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,878/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,359/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,412/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Saint Nicholas, FL:$4,878/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Nicholas, FL:$4,359/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Saint Nicholas, FL:$4,412/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Saint Nicholas, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Saint Nicholas 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
Saint Nicholas, FL$5,241/mo$5,599/mo-6.4%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Saint Nicholas, FL
2024 average cost:$5,241/mo
2023 average cost:$5,599/mo
Percent change:-6.4%
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 Saint Nicholas

Recent reviews for memory care in Saint Nicholas

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.

Osprey Village Assisted Living in Amelia Island, FL

5.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Always meeting new and very interesting new residents, all become family. Activities are very varied and always fun. Town is charming and laid back. Very good medical facilities. Attractive 2-3 bedroom stand alone homes (93) and 40 apartments. 2 blocks ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and supportive staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities. At The Windsor at Ortega, staff were supportive to the reviewer during a difficult time and provided excellent care for their loved one. At Brookdale Crown Point, the staff were described as friendly ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. At Brookdale Orange Park, the facility is consistently clean and at Brookdale Crown Point, staff mentioned the pristine bathrooms. At Discovery Village at Deerwood, the c ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the various activities offered at communities. At Brookdale Mandarin Central, there are many activities for residents to participate in, and at Ortega Gardens Memory Care, residents love going to the beautiful dining room for meals. At Discovery Village at Deerwood, t ...
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Effective communication with families. Families appreciate clear and frequent communication with their loved ones and the community staff. At Brookdale Crown Point, staff keep families updated and are willing to answer questions. At Discovery Village at Deerwood, the memory care director keeps families informed and is responsive ...
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Individualized care plans. Several reviews mention the tailored care plans for residents at their community. At Brookdale Mandarin Central, staff accommodate residents' individual needs, and at Discovery Village at Deerwood, the young lady in charge of the Memory Care unit works to cover for staff shortages and ensure ...
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Comfortable and homelike environment. Reviewers mention the homely and welcoming atmosphere at their community. At The Windsor at San Pablo, The Windsor at San Pablo felt like a place a resident would like and reminded the reviewer of their own home. At Brookdale Mandarin Central, the facility is beautiful and residents are happ ...
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Saint Nicholas review score based on 278 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 278 reviews of 39 Saint Nicholas memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint Nicholas 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

Saint Nicholas review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Saint Nicholas, FL39 facilities
8.5
Jacksonville, FL51 facilities
8.9
Orange Park, FL35 facilities

Review subcategories for Saint Nicholas 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 278 reviews of 39 Saint Nicholas memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Saint Nicholas 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Saint Nicholas memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Nicholas memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Nicholas, 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 Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Nicholas, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Nicholas, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Nicholas, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Nicholas 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 Saint Nicholas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Saint Nicholas

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 Saint Nicholas protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of Oakleaf, Brookdale Mandarin Central and The Addison of St. Johns are the top-rated memory care facilities near Saint Nicholas, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Saint Nicholas, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Saint Nicholas, 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 40 memory care facilities near you in Saint Nicholas, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Saint Nicholas, 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 Saint Nicholas, 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 Saint Nicholas, Florida ranges from $1 to $9900. The average Memory Care cost in Saint Nicholas, Florida is $4,878. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Saint Nicholas, 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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