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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gardner, FL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gardner, A Place for Mom can help. With 16 memory care facilities in Gardner, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living
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[name removed], a family advisor, made the purchasing and moving in go very smoothly. The staff were very welcoming and services, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy were started fairly...
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.
Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is Sebring’s newest Independent and Assisted Living Community, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida.Our community opened on December 28, 2020Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is a 4 story Independent and Assisted Living Community...
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Great facility and great staff. Very family oriented atmosphere. The facility is very homey and welcoming the moment you walk in the door. I was at the facility during a lunch service. The food was...
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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The staff treats each resident as a family member. Also the administrative personnel are so pleasant to deal with, they never make you feel like you have a dumb question. The facility is always clean and...
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.
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They notify me immediately if mom's needs change. I have personal cell numbers of the NP, Family Admin, and Facility Admin. I'm welcome to reach out anytime. The staff has been attentive to my mother and all...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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I'm not all that pleased about the head nursing department, I've been calling to see how my mother is doing and it always goes to voicemail. I leave a message and know one calls back.
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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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
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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 Gardner, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $5,124 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avon Park, FL with an average of $4,577 per month.

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

Gardner, FL
$5,124/mo
$5,704/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,124/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,970/mo
Studio
$5,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,082/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,740/mo

Senior living costs in Gardner 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: Gardner, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGardner, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$5,124/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,375/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,087/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Gardner, FL:$5,124/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Gardner, FL:$4,375/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Gardner, FL:$3,087/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Gardner, FL, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Gardner, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gardner 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 average 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
Gardner, FL$5,119/mo$5,336/mo-4.1%
Florida$5,568/mo$5,379/mo+3.5%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Gardner, FL
2024 average cost:$5,119/mo
2023 average cost:$5,336/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,568/mo
2023 average cost:$5,379/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gardner

Recent reviews for memory care in Gardner

Arcadia Oaks Assisted Living

5.0
My mother has been at Arcadia Oaks assisted-living for almost 4 years now. This is her home and she’s happy living there. It is a place that sincerely cares for every single person. [name removed]. The manager goes beyond & above to make sure everyone is well taken care of, including to keep ...
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The Manor at Lake Jackson in Sebring, FL

5.0
The place was one of the best that I have been in all the cleaning the food the staff ever body I couldn't have found a better place for my brother, thank you. It's the best.

Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living in Sebring, FL

5.0
Nice staff Clean facility Just perfect for an older adult and even couples. They have a media room with movies available all day tou pick and play on thw DVD player. They have games They have local excursions. They drive to appointments. They have a pool hall even ! They have religious ...
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Gardner review score based on 1,480 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1480 reviews of 37 Gardner memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gardner 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

Gardner review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Gardner, FL37 facilities
8.9
Avon Park, FL0 facilities
8.5
Lakeland, FL0 facilities

Review subcategories for Gardner 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 1,480 reviews of 37 Gardner memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gardner 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.
Gardner, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Gardner memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.1%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.9%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.3%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.6%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner 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 Gardner Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.5%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.9%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.4%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.5%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.9%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Gardner

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living, Arcadia Oaks Assisted Living and Family Extended Care of Sebring are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gardner, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 16 memory care facilities near Gardner, Florida. See the full list.
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The 16 memory care facilities near you in Gardner, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gardner, 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 Gardner, 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 Gardner, Florida ranges from $2200 to $7235. The average Memory Care cost in Gardner, Florida is $5,124. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gardner, Florida typically starts at $2200. 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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