10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Debary, FL

 

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DeBary, a suburb of Orlando, provides easy access to common conveniences that meet daily needs, either within city limits or in neighboring cities. For leisure and entertainment, residents enjoy local nature areas, like the Seminole State Forest, and various nearby attractions in the Orlando area outside of DeBary’s laid-back, suburban environment.

In DeBary, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in DeBary, FL

The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 in the state of Florida was around $4,500. The cost of memory care in DeBary varies depending on each community. To learn more about memory care in DeBary, contact one of A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in DeBary are rated 14 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
86	91	83	84	87	81

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$57,247 per year	$41,051 per year	$49,965 per year	$26,054 per year	$37,631 per year	$2,481 per year	$764 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service DeBary include:

AdventHealth Fish Memorial

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Central Florida Regional Hospital

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 220+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

AdventHealth DeLand

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 160+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

DeBary’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, experiencing hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average humidity level is 69%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 73%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
59°F	70°F	47°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
82°F	91°F	71°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 134

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 51″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
49	24.2%	20,130	1,062 per square mile	2.4

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	1.9%	5.5%	11.8%	<0.1%	0.9%	79.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Orlando: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Volusia County

Democratic	Republican	Other
41.8%	54.8%	3.4%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in DeBary include:

• DeBary Hall Historic Site

Outdoor attractions in DeBary:

• River City Nature Park
• Seminole State Forest
• Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

DeBary’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Gateway Center for Arts

 

Transportation

Volusia County’s Voltran provides bus transportation throughout DeBary and the rest of the county, and offers discounted fares to senior citizens. Taxis, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, are also available in DeBary.