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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.
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, 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.
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I heard a lot of bad reviews about Vick Street Manor. This is my mother's fourth assisted living facility. In the past, communities would make her go to bed at 8, get up at 7, she was expected to sit in...
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.
Vick Street Manor seeks to provide a comfortable assisted living community to those who are in need of memory care in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida. This community looks out for the needs of its residents, and it offers a great location. The city of Port Charlotte has much to offer to...
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This is a stunning community. The staff were nice and friendly. Mom liked living here, however they are not a locked community so she was not able to stay here. ThIs is a big community that offers...
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.
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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.
The Cove offers Naples’ finest Assisted Living accommodations onsite at The Marbella at Pelican Bay. Under an Extended Congregate Care License, our expert staff provides comprehensive healthcare and services for our valued residents. Our team of professionals is fully committed to the highest...
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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, 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.
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.
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My loved one was originally in independent living and it was fantastic. We ate there often and the food was really good. They have a huge menu of choices. We moved mom into assisted living and the staff that...
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.
The Carlisle Naples is a beautifully designed retirement community, situated on 18 acres of lush, tropical landscaping. Just minutes from the beach, The Carlisle offers easy access to world-famous shopping, restaurants and entertainment in lovely, picturesque Naples. Renowned golf courses, art...
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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
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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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Orchid Terrace is a home away from home. It is warm and inviting.
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
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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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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This community is wonderful and the staff here are so great with their residents. There is a beautiful courtyard and my husband loves going outside. The event coordinator talked with my husband and found...
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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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It is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
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.
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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
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.

Cost of memory care in Alva, FL

The average cost of senior living in Alva is $4,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.

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

Alva, FL
$4,675/mo
$4,724/mo

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

Alva, FL
$4,675/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,675/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,152/mo
Studio
$4,810/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,919/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,936/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,938/mo

Senior living costs in Alva 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: Alva, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlva, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,675/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,328/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,159/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Alva, FL:$4,675/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Alva, FL:$4,328/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Alva, FL:$4,159/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Alva, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Alva 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.

Alva, FLFL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Alva, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alva 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alva, FL$5,693/mo$5,099/mo+11.6%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Alva, FL
2024 average cost:$5,693/mo
2023 average cost:$5,099/mo
Percent change:+11.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,038/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alva

Recent reviews for memory care in Alva

Carlisle At Naples

4.5
We chose this community as it had a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are open, caring and great at keeping an eye on her. The other residents are also good at watching out for her. The community is stylish, updated and they have an incredible maintenance crew. Mom likes spending time with the new ...
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Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, FL

4.5
I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM CHUCK AND HE IS VERY HAPPY WITH THE SPRINGS. CHUCK IS IN THE PROCESS OF HIRING A PERSON TRAINER. CHUCK TOLD ME THAT THE PEOPLE THEIR ARE VERY OLD. AS YOU KNOW CHUCK IS 89 YEARS YOUNG. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HEPL WITH CHUCK.

Memory Care of Naples

4.8
We chose Memory Care of Naples because it was recommended to us. They seemed the most friendly and reasonable when I called and talked to the staff. We also liked what we saw when we went to tour with them. I would recommend to others who are looking for memory care for their loved ones.

Alva review score based on 921 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 921 reviews of 121 Alva memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alva 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

Alva review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Alva, FL121 facilities
8.7
Fort Denaud, FL138 facilities
8.7
LaBelle, FL133 facilities

Review subcategories for Alva 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 921 reviews of 121 Alva memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alva 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.
Alva, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Alva memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alva memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alva, 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 Alva 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 Alva that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alva, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alva 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 Alva Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alva, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alva 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 Alva partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alva, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Alva 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 Alva communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alva, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
43%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alva 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 Alva offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alva, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Alva

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 Alva protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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