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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Jay, FL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Jay, A Place for Mom can help. With 76 memory care facilities in Jay, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Milton, Atmore and Walnut Hill.
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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.
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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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About 2 years ago, my grandmother moved into Westminster Village. It was her 1st move in over 50 years and being a widow, both her and my family were a little nervous until we all realized how great...
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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Cost of memory care in Jay, FL

The average cost of senior living in Jay is $3,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,963 per month.

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

Jay, FL
$3,936/mo
$3,805/mo

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

Jay, FL
$3,936/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,936/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,410/mo
Studio
$4,162/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,251/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,984/mo

Senior living costs in Jay 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: Jay, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJay, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$3,936/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,926/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,590/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Jay, FL:$3,936/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Jay, FL:$3,926/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Jay, FL:$3,590/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Jay, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Jay 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 Jay, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Jay 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Jay, FL$4,942/mo$4,742/mo+4.2%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,037/mo+5.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Jay, FL
2024 average cost:$4,942/mo
2023 average cost:$4,742/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,037/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Jay

Recent reviews for memory care in Jay

Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach, FL

5.0
Un like all the other places we met with It was obvious that [name removed] and the team at the Meridian had customer service and what was most important to us our grandmothers health, happiness and ongoing wellness at the forefront of every conversation and interaction we had with staff, ...
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Homestead Village of Pensacola

5.0
We chose Homestead Village because it is close to our home and also we know several people who have been here and they had a good experience. The price was also reasonable and it has also been chosen #1 for senior living in our area. They have been good with communication and they always call me ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Brewton

4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.

Jay review score based on 303 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 303 reviews of 56 Jay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Jay 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

Jay review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Jay, FL56 facilities
7.4
Pine Level, FL15 facilities
7.9
Century, FL73 facilities

Review subcategories for Jay 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 303 reviews of 56 Jay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Jay 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.
Jay, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Jay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jay, 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 Jay 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 Jay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jay, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jay 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 Jay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jay, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jay 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 Jay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jay, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Jay 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 Jay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jay, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
44.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jay 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 Jay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jay, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Jay

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Daphne, Navarre Gardens North and The Camellia at Gulf Breeze are the top-rated memory care facilities near Jay, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 76 memory care facilities near Jay, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Jay, Florida are Gardens of Daphne and The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 76 memory care facilities near you in Jay, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Jay, 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 Jay, 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 Jay, Florida ranges from $1000 to $7695. The average Memory Care cost in Jay, Florida is $3,936. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Jay, Florida typically starts at $1000. 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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