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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buckingham, FL

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Alzheimer’s care in Buckingham incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Buckingham memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Buckingham, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Discovery Village at The Forum Assisted Living
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8.2
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All areas seem to perform their duties as expected. As far as cost, no I would not recommend this facility. But most of them were there for the patients.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Discovery Village At The Forum, a world-class senior living community located in the "City of Palms" Fort Myers, FL. Discovery Villages all-inclusive lifestyle offers a unique approach to retirement living in that we provide the care, services, and activities that residents need now or...
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9.9
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132 reviews
9.9
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132 reviews
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Hello, my mother-in-law Moved in to the Atrium in[date removed]. The care that she has received is excellent. They go above and beyond to make sure the care she is given from the care givers is the same or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...
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55 Floor plans available
9.8
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44 reviews
9.8
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44 reviews
5 star
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Moving into the Palms has been a fascinating, and great learning experience for this chapter of my life. I have met so many wonderful people, from everywhere and I enjoy learning about everyone's background....
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.
The Palms of Fort Myers is a retirement community offering Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our residents enjoy a heated swimming pool, walking paths, a game room, a pub, library, gym, beautiful chapel and a Rehabilitation and Wellness Outpatient Clinic, among many other services and...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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53 reviews
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Overall experience -[name removed]. and [name removed], are the top notch and both deserve a raise/ and a few days extra off a year for being exceptional employees. Cleanliness of the facility - Good except...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Canterfield of Fort Myers invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are an inspiring retirement community that enables you to design each day as you desire. We are building a brand new tradition by offering "carefree living" in a country club-like setting where our residents...
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9.8
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48 reviews
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The facility is always clean, decorated, provides a happy vibe appeal. The staff is excellent. They work hard as a team to deliver excellent care to the residents. Communication has been wonderful. I could...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Safe, Secure, Serene and SatisfyingWe do one thing, and we do it really well. Our community is built for the specific needs of our memory care residents, who are dealing with all stages of Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive challenges. That means you can have the peace of mind knowing that...
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9.5
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44 reviews
9.5
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The overall experience was as good as could be expected. All staff were respectful and considerate and took pride in what they were doing.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Calusa Harbour Senior Living offers Independent Living and Assisted Living for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here, you're given independence and options. We offer a choice of apartment floor plans, restaurant-style...
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9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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A Place for Mom as a company has really caring and knowledgeable people working there. They are very helpful, followed up, made an appointment and we were done and moved mom in within 4 days. It was a great...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Lehigh Acres Place is a pet friendly assisted living community providing personalized assistance with daily task to help maintain independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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8.9
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41 reviews
8.9
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41 reviews
5 star
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We are satisfied with the facility. They seem to be a bit short staffed and communication to family needs improvement but place is clean, reasonably priced and the staff they have seems caring.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Wickshire Senior Living offers a personalized experience that addresses physical, emotional and financial concerns through active listening and thoughtful preparation. We work tirelessly for the benefit of our residents, our associates, and our community to ensure that the highest standards of...
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My mom just moved to Hidden Oaks, and she says she loves the activities and the staff. Everyone's really nice to her, and the food is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Hidden Oaks to anyone looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
For over 40 years we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition. Be sure to visit our web site at www.HiddenOaksSeniorLiving.com At Hidden Oaks of Ft...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of memory care in Buckingham, FL

The average cost of senior living in Buckingham is $4,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.

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

Buckingham, FL
$4,683/mo

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

Buckingham, FL
$4,683/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,683/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,324/mo
Studio
$3,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,937/mo

Senior living costs in Buckingham 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: Buckingham, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckingham, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,683/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,366/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,133/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Buckingham, FL:$4,683/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Buckingham, FL:$4,366/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Buckingham, FL:$4,133/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Buckingham, FL, over time

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

Buckingham, FLFL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Buckingham, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buckingham 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
Buckingham, FL$4,950/mo$5,243/mo-5.6%
Florida$5,221/mo$4,887/mo+6.8%
National$6,411/mo$6,061/mo+5.8%
Buckingham, FL
2024 average cost:$4,950/mo
2023 average cost:$5,243/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,221/mo
2023 average cost:$4,887/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$6,061/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Buckingham

Recent reviews for memory care in Buckingham

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.

American House Bonita Springs Senior Living

5.0
My father lives in the memory care unit. He has settled in very well. My mother very much enjoys being his spouse again, rather than caregiver. I can only thank American House for that.

The Woodlands in Cape Coral, FL

4.0
It was a nice experience for my mother in law here at this community. It was a short stay, but it was a good one. It is a nice and clean community. The staff was kind and friendly. It was just a little to expensive for her budget, but it was a nice stay.

Buckingham review score based on 100 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 9 Buckingham memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buckingham 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

Buckingham review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Buckingham, FL9 facilities
8.8
Fort Myers, FL50 facilities
8.7
Fort Denaud, FL138 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckingham 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 100 reviews of 9 Buckingham memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buckingham 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.
Buckingham, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Buckingham memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckingham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckingham, 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 Buckingham 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 Buckingham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buckingham 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 Buckingham Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckingham 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 Buckingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckingham 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 Buckingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckingham 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 Buckingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckingham, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Buckingham

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 Buckingham protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Village at The Forum Assisted Living, Atrium at Liberty Park and The Palms of Fort Myers are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buckingham, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Buckingham, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Buckingham, Florida are Atrium at Liberty Park, Brookdale Bonita Springs and The Palms of Fort Myers. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Buckingham, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buckingham, 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 Buckingham, 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 Buckingham, Florida ranges from $1300 to $16470. The average Memory Care cost in Buckingham, Florida is $4,683. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buckingham, Florida typically starts at $1300. 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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