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Memory care in Southmere 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 Southmere is about $4,486 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 249 communities, read 5088 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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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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When it came time to look for an Assisted Living facility for my mom I knew what I had envisioned for her. I wanted a Bed and Breakfast type atmosphere with lots of social interaction with other residents...
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Photo of Sarah House at Old Tomoka Road
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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, 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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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.
A large private home which offers assisted living to your loved ones. It is an Alternative to a Nursing home with all of the comforts of a home including a large fenced yard. It has a European Flare offering large spacious rooms and very caring staff.Offering "What are they doing now!!" from...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Southmere, FL

The average cost of senior living in Southmere is $4,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Smyrna Beach, FL with an average of $4,110 per month.

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

Southmere, FL
$4,486/mo

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

Southmere, FL
$4,486/mo
$4,547/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,486/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,932/mo
Studio
$4,779/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,842/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,816/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,677/mo

Senior living costs in Southmere 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: Southmere, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthmere, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,486/mo$4,547/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$4,115/mo$4,096/mo$4,718/mo
Independent Living$4,184/mo$4,217/mo$4,176/mo
Memory Care
Southmere, FL:$4,486/mo
Florida:$4,547/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Southmere, FL:$4,115/mo
Florida:$4,096/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Independent Living
Southmere, FL:$4,184/mo
Florida:$4,217/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Memory care costs in Southmere, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Southmere 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 location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Southmere, FL$5,426/mo$4,885/mo+11.1%
Florida$5,283/mo$5,008/mo+5.5%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Southmere, FL
2024 average cost:$5,426/mo
2023 average cost:$4,885/mo
Percent change:+11.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,283/mo
2023 average cost:$5,008/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Southmere

Recent reviews for memory care in Southmere

The Blake at Viera in Melbourne, FL

4.6
The staff are always friendly and are very good with the residents. The catering coordinator keeps them busy and plays games to keep their minds active.

Madison at Clermont

5.0
I'am doing great here at this community. This is a very nice place. They are caring for me and my needs very well. I do feel safe and comfortable here at this community. The staff is always willing to help. Everyone has been very welcoming and kind. The community looks great. They do a very good ...
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Hibiscus Court in Melbourne, FL

5.0
The times that i have been able to visit this community it has been kept very clean, the staff members are outstanding and the care services are excellent. The activities are limited due to COVID, but beforehand they would take the residents out to eat, to concerts and to the grocery store which ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Several reviews from communities like Windsor at Celebration, Serenades at West Orange, and Arden Courts Winter Springs, A Memory Care Community mention the kindness and care shown by the staff towards their loved ones. They frequently express appreciation for the staff's dedication and re ...
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Individualized care and attention. Many families highlight the personalized care their loved ones receive, as mentioned in reviews for Vitality Living Lake Forest, Brookdale Dr. Phillips (MC), and CERTUS at Mount Dora. This includes accommodations for individual needs and preferences, as well as the development of strong re ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities like Sancerre at Orange City, Reflections Memory Care of Port Orange, and Brookdale Dr. Phillips (MC) offer a variety of activities designed to keep residents active and engaged. Activities include games, group outings, and educational programs tailored to residents' interests. ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food and dining experiences provided by communities is consistently praised, with examples including Colliers at Port Orange, Spring Hills Hunters Creek, and HarborChase of Dr. Phillips. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences to en ...
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Safe and well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and safety are key concerns for many families, and communities such as Excellence Senior Living, Reflections Memory Care of Port Orange, and Inspired Living at Ocoee are praised for their meticulous maintenance and upkeep of both private rooms and common areas.
Consistent communication with families. Frequent and open communication between families and staff is crucial for many, as expressed in reviews for Serenades at West Orange, Arden Courts Winter Springs, A Memory Care Community, and Providence Living at Maitland. Regular updates and transparent conversations help families feel re ...
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Southmere review score based on 1,180 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1180 reviews of 223 Southmere memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Southmere 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

Southmere review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Southmere, FL223 facilities
8.5
Titusville, FL5 facilities
7.7
Black Hammock, FL22 facilities

Review subcategories for Southmere 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 1,180 reviews of 223 Southmere memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Southmere 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.
Southmere, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Southmere memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southmere memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southmere, 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 Southmere 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 Southmere that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Southmere, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.5%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
49.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Southmere 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 Southmere Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Southmere, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southmere 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 Southmere partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southmere, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.9%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Southmere 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 Southmere communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southmere, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
48%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southmere 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 Southmere offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southmere, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.7%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Southmere

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 Southmere protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of Narcoossee, Grand Villa of DeLand and The Addison of Port Orange are the top-rated memory care facilities near Southmere, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 249 memory care facilities near Southmere, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Southmere, Florida are The Addison of Narcoossee, Grand Villa of DeLand and The Addison of Port Orange. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 249 memory care facilities near you in Southmere, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Southmere, 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 Southmere, 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 Southmere, Florida ranges from $1 to $10985. The average Memory Care cost in Southmere, Florida is $4,486. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Southmere, 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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