Memory Care in Ocala, Florida

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Memory Care Costs in Ocala, Florida
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The senior demographic of Ocala, Florida makes up a greater portion of the population than the national average of 16.1%, with 18.1% of its 60,786 residents aged 65 and older. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Alzheimer’s-related deaths have been occurring at a much higher rate than overall deaths in Ocala, indicating memory conditions have become an increasingly serious concern over the past few years. From 2014 to 2018, deaths from Alzheimer’s in Ocala increased 57.73%, rising from 220 to 347. By comparison, overall deaths in Ocala rose from 3,657 to 4,094 over that same time span, representing an 11.95% increase.

To help address this concern, many senior care facilities in Ocala offer memory care services for individuals living with memory loss. These facilities provide care services and mentally stimulating activities in a structured, safe environment to help Alzheimer’s patients retain their mental capacity longer and stay engaged in life.

This guide provides an in-depth look at memory care in Ocala, including a breakdown of the city’s SeniorScore, statewide and national cost comparisons and a directory of helpful resources for seniors and their families.

The SeniorScore for Ocala, FL

Ocala’s SeniorScore is 78, which is higher than the state average of 76 and the national average of 72. The city earned strong scores of 74 in General Quality of Life and 72 in Recreation & Leisure, while scoring 67 in Finances and 64 in Health & Safety.

Ocala’s highest-scoring category was General Quality of Life primarily because of the area's mild winters, very warm summers and comfortable weather for seniors. The city also has above-average air quality, an average population density and a short daily commute time.

Ocala scored 72 in Recreation & Leisure because there are many senior-friendly recreational activities available in the area, including six parks, 52 golf courses, 15 malls and shopping centers and six movie theaters. There are also 71 churches, 109 grocery stores and 31 gyms and health clubs serving the city.

Although Ocala has average assisted living costs and low home health care and adult day care costs compared to national averages, a high overall cost of living and other factors tempered the city’s Finances score. Property taxes and nursing home costs in the city are much higher than national averages. The mean and median household income numbers in Ocala are also lower than national figures.

Very high property crime rates and high violent crime rates were the main contributing factors to Ocala’s Health & Safety score of 64, as well as having only three hospitals serving the area. However, there are a very high number of Medicare-registered physicians and home health care providers in Ocala, as well as 38 senior living facilities, 202 pharmacies and a high number of fire stations.

Memory Care Costs in Ocala, FL

There are no authoritative sources offering memory care cost data, so the figures for this guide were calculated by adding 25% to the assisted living costs from Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This equation accounts for the fact that memory care usually costs 20-30% more than assisted living, since memory care is a specialized service that requires facilities to abide by stricter guidelines for safety and care quality.

Based on this equation, Ocala’s average memory care cost is $5,000 per month, which is higher than the state average of $4,625 but lower than the national average of $5,375.

Ocala’s average cost of $5,000 per month is midrange compared to other cities in the state. It is $1,883 cheaper than the most expensive city, Tallahassee ($6,883), and $969 more expensive than Tampa ($4,031), the least expensive city surveyed. Gainesville is the second-most expensive city with an average cost of $5,714 per month and joins Tallahassee as the only cities to cost more than the national average of $5,375. Jacksonville’s cost of $5,188 is slightly more expensive than Ocala. Pensacola falls below Ocala at $4,756 per month, while Orlando’s cost of $4,625 is identical to the state average. Miami averages $4,375 per month, making Tampa and Miami the only cities where assisted living is cheaper than the state average. Cost-conscious retirees already living in Florida might consider moving to one of these two cities, but compared to the rest of the country, Ocala and several other Florida cities are cost-friendly choices.

Ocala: $5,000
Tallahassee: $6,883
Gainesville: $5,714
Jacksonville: $5,188
Pensacola Area: $4,756
Orlando Area: $4,625
Miami Area: $4,375
Tampa Area: $4,031

Top Memory Care Communities in Ocala, Florida

Palm Garden of Ocala

2700 SW 34th St

Ocala, FL 34474

1-855-221-7955

12 Reviews

Palm Garden of Ocala is located at 2700 SW 34th St in Ocala, Florida. It is a 180 unit senior housing facility. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with about 17,000 poeple living in the zip code ...

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