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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lafayette County, FL

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

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Some things are disappointing and others are great. Immediately we discovered that the length of time for the meals was shorter than their brochures and even shorter than what was posted in the hall. Hmmm....
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.
The Windsor of Gainesville is an assisted living community located in Gainesville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Gainesville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests.At The Windsor of...
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What we like the most about the community is the attention the staff provides to residents. My mom likes the food and snacks she gets
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 Canopy at Harper Lake is a beautiful community that embodies excellence in every manner. You will feel right at home in one of our spacious apartments with several different floor plans to choose from to fit your needs. From the activities that our residents participate in, like bingo, nail...
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The Staff at Gables has been very good, helpful and supportive in taking good care of my mother. My mother is happy there and it gives me great comfort that she is in good hands. The building itself has gone...
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.
Experience senior living at its finest at The Gables of Gainesville — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Gainesville, Florida. Our charming community provides residents with a stress-free and peaceful environment where they can age in place. Enjoy the fresh air while...
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A Great find! A home for any situation. Efficiency to single family type homes. Even manufactured home park. Motel and rv park for visitors. Has it's own shopping center and medical center as well as a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Advent Christian Village in north Florida is that it’s not your typical retirement community. It’s a rare place — one that embraces community, celebrates living life to the fullest, and dedicates itself to serving others. Whether your lifestyle is...
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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.
WillowBrook is a privately-owned and operated assisted living community located in Lake City, Florida. WillowBrook provides the highest quality of care for our residents while upholding their independence and integrity. Our trained, compassionate, and dedicated staff create a safe, healthy, and...
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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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
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.
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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.
Photo of WillowCreek Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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The community is incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I would...
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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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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
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 Lafayette County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette County is $3,594 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayo, FL with an average of $2,982 per month.

Memory care costs in Lafayette County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Lafayette County, FL
$3,594/mo
$2,982/mo
$3,062/mo

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

Lafayette County, FL
$3,594/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,594/mo

Memory care costs in Lafayette County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,912/mo
Studio
$4,926/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,228/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,320/mo

Senior living costs in Lafayette County 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: Lafayette County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLafayette County, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$3,594/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,494/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,445/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Lafayette County, FL:$3,594/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lafayette County, FL:$3,494/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Lafayette County, FL:$3,445/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Lafayette County, FL, over time

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

Lafayette County, FLFL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Lafayette County, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lafayette County 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
Lafayette County, FL$5,663/mo$9,299/mo-39.1%
Florida$4,799/mo$4,604/mo+4.2%
National$5,864/mo$5,633/mo+4.1%
Lafayette County, FL
2024 average cost:$5,663/mo
2023 average cost:$9,299/mo
Percent change:-39.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,799/mo
2023 average cost:$4,604/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,864/mo
2023 average cost:$5,633/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lafayette County

Recent reviews for memory care in Lafayette County

The Gables of Gainesville

4.5
Could not be more pleased with the care my mom is getting at Harbor Chase. She transferred from another facility and had no problem settling in. The staff is very warm, attentive, friendly and caring. At this crazy time of restrictions and anxiety for all, Harbor Chase has gone a step above ...
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Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, FL

5.0
My mother lived at this facility for over a year and I loved it for her. Before she wasn't a really happy person at the last facility I had her in but once I put her in Plantation Oaks she was always in a great mood. Always !!! My mom passed away on August 26, 2017, due to complications from a ...
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The Canopy at Harper Lake in Lake City, FL

4.4
Not sure if they do outside activities like trips to a lake/park like the last facility we were a party of. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Lafayette County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette County, 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 Lafayette County 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 Lafayette County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
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
38.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lafayette County 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 Lafayette County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lafayette County 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 Lafayette County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette County 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 Lafayette County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette County 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 Lafayette County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Lafayette County

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