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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shired Island, FL
Memory care in Shired Island 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 Shired Island is about $3,282 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 28 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Harbor Chase had space available at the time we needed it. If asked, staff at HC is very nice and caring. It's clean and for us it's in a convenient location. I would recommend to others and it really helps...
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.
Experience senior living at its finest at The Gables of Gainesville — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Gainesville, Florida. Our charming community provides residents with a stress-free and peaceful environment where they can age in place. Enjoy the fresh air while...
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3 reviews
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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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.
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.
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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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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
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.
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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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...
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Shired Island, FL
The average cost of senior living in Shired Island is $3,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayo, FL with an average of $2,952 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Shired Island
Recent reviews for memory care in Shired Island
The Gables of Gainesville
4.5
Could not be more pleased with the care my mom is getting at Harbor Chase.
She transferred from another facility and had no problem settling in.
The staff is very warm, attentive, friendly and caring.
At this crazy time of restrictions and anxiety for all, Harbor Chase has gone a step above ...
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Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, FL
5.0
My mother lived at this facility for over a year and I loved it for her. Before she wasn't a really happy person at the last facility I had her in but once I put her in Plantation Oaks she was always in a great mood. Always !!! My mom passed away on August 26, 2017, due to complications from a ...
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Shired Island memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shired Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shired Island, 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 Shired Island 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 Shired Island 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
33.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shired Island 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 Shired Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shired Island 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 Shired Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shired Island, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shired Island 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 Shired Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shired Island 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 Shired Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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The Gables of Gainesville, The Gardens Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care and Mayflower ALF are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shired Island, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Shired Island, Florida. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Shired Island, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shired Island, 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 Shired Island, 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 Shired Island, Florida ranges from $2145 to $7495. The average Memory Care cost in Shired Island, Florida is $3,282. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shired Island, Florida typically starts at $2145. 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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