10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

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Fort Lauderdale offers everything you could need for a tropical paradise in which to retire. Its pristine beaches and vibrant downtown provide a wide variety of options for leisure and entertainment – from state parks and botanical gardens, to museum tours and art festivals. Fort Lauderdale also has diverse shopping and dining options, and offers senior-friendly, ADA-compliant transportation.

In Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL

The median monthly cost of memory care is about $6,400 in Fort Lauderdale and $4,500 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of Florida is around $4,500.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Fort Lauderdale are rated 12 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	Grocery	Clothing
88	90	90	85	88	87

 

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
$67,400 per year	$49,301 per year	$58,187 per year	$43,106 per year	$43,598 per year	$5,614 per year	$1,023 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Fort Lauderdale include:

Memorial Regional Hospital

• Facility type: Governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 1,000+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Holy Cross Health

• Facility type: Faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 360+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Broward Health Imperial Point

• Facility type: Governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, arthroscopy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Fort Lauderdale’s climate is classified as a tropical rainforest. The city experiences its wet season primarily between May and October, and winters are generally dry and sunny. The average humidity level is 70%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 75%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
68°F	76°F	59°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
83°F	90°F	75°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 130

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: 64″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
44	18%	179,500	5,175 per square mile	2.2

 

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)
0.3%	1.7%	31.3%	18.5%	0.1%	2.0%	47.7%

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

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

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

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

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Broward County

Democratic	Republican	Other
66.5%	31.4%	2.1%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

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

• Bellagio International Gallery
• NSU Art Museum
• Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum
• Fort Lauderdale History Center
• Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
• Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
• History Fort Lauderdale
• Historic Stranahan House Museum

Outdoor attractions in Fort Lauderdale:

• Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
• Snyder Park
• Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
• Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area
• Plantation Botanical Garden
• Fort Lauderdale Garden Club
• Jungle Queen Tropical Isle
• SeaQuest

Fort Lauderdale’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Broward Center for the Performing Arts
• Revolution Live
• Tortuga Music Festival
• Riptide Music Festival
• Las Olas Art Fair
• The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
• Coral Ridge Mall
• Harbor Shops

 

Transportation

Broward County Transit (BCT) has nearly 300 buses operating on fixed routes throughout the county, with over 1,600 bus stops. Senior discounts and ADA-compliant services are also available through BCT. For resident cyclists, Broward B-Cycle is a bike sharing service with 16 stations throughout Fort Lauderdale, offered to decongest road traffic and complement other forms of transportation when traveling throughout the city. Rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Fort Lauderdale.