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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 $6,210 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 83 communities, read 2567 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach and Orange Park.

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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.
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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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park of the Palms is a sprawling 25-acre Christian assisted living community in beautiful Keystone Heights, FL. A wonderful place to meet, mingle and walk in the path of the Lord, our facilities offer a wonderful blend of serenity and amenity designed to accommodate all fitness and activity...
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Saint Nicholas, FL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Nicholas is $6,210 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fernandina Beach, FL with an average of $4,941 per month.

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

Saint Nicholas, FL
$6,210/mo
$5,704/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,210/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,819/mo
Studio
$6,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,496/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,999/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$6,210/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,014/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,749/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Saint Nicholas, FL:$6,210/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Nicholas, FL:$5,014/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Saint Nicholas, FL:$3,749/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/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 average 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$5,618/mo$5,399/mo+4.1%
Florida$5,568/mo$5,379/mo+3.5%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Saint Nicholas, FL
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,399/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,568/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Saint Nicholas

Recent reviews for memory care in Saint Nicholas

Canterfield of Clay County 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.

Sodalis Jacksonville

5.0
Sodalis of Jacksonville should be your first choice for senior living for you older loved one. The staff is amazing! They go above and beyond to ensure that your special senior is personally taken care of. I had to move my Father from assisted living to memory care and finally Hospice within ...
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The Lilac at Bayview in Saint Augustine, FL

4.2
It's very clean and the staff is friendly. The pricing is about average. There have been complaints about food. Quality and Variety could be improved. Overall they are doing a pretty good job.

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 536 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 536 reviews of 83 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, FL83 facilities
8.7
Lakeside, FL88 facilities
8.6

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 536 reviews of 83 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.
Saint Nicholas, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.8
3.8
Care services
3.5
3.5
Staff
3.7
3.7
Meals & dining
3.3
3.4
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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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
66.3%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
68.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.9%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
26.2%
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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
43.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.9%
22.8%
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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.
Saint Nicholas, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
49.4%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
23%
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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.
Saint Nicholas, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
59%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.6%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
49.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.6%
46.3%
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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, The Barclay at St. Augustine and Brookdale Mandarin Central are the top-rated memory care facilities near Saint Nicholas, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 83 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, Brookdale Mandarin Central and The Addison of St. Johns. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 83 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 $2895 to $9050. The average Memory Care cost in Saint Nicholas, Florida is $6,210. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Saint Nicholas, Florida typically starts at $2895. 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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