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If your loved one needs memory care in Shenks, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Shenks, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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The staff/ administration very helpful. When I needed assistance with a wheelchair, monitoring her snacking, washing a blanket when it was not her scheduled day they were there.
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.
Full Days, Full HeartsLife is lived to the fullest here. In fact, each day brings a brand new list of activities that add to life’s richness in some way, with dementia-friendly activities chosen for our memory care residents. Each day also brings time spent with a community of seniors who are...
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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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I would tell a friend: 1. I really like the residents as they all look out for each other. (2 of them told the nurse about my brother's toe but the nurse did nothing - she kept saying I'll call the doctor)...
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.
Hunters Crossing Place - Assisted Living provides exceptional assisted living services in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville has been ranked as the #1 place to live in North America and one of the 'best places to live and play.' Home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is more than a college...
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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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From our very first communication with [name removed] we impressed with the professionalism, knowledge and warmth. We have found that extends to executive staff, clinical staff, activities, maintenance and...
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.
Hunters Crossing Place - Memory Care is an exceptional Alzheimer's and dementia care community in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida but is so much more than just another college town. Gainesville has been ranked as the #1 place to live in North America as well...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park of the Palms is a sprawling 25-acre Christian assisted living community in beautiful Keystone Heights, FL. A wonderful place to meet, mingle and walk in the path of the Lord, our facilities offer a wonderful blend of serenity and amenity designed to accommodate all fitness and activity...
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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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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.
Offering a variety of retirement lifestyles from independent to assisted living, The Village is Gainesville, Florida's premier rental retirement community. Our property is tucked away on spacious North Florida acreage. The natural beauty of the small ponds, tall pines and native live oaks were...
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Cost of memory care in Shenks, FL

The average cost of senior living in Shenks is $4,937 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Worthington Springs, FL with an average of $4,177 per month.

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

Shenks, FL
$4,937/mo
$4,283/mo

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

Shenks, FL
$4,937/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,937/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,067/mo
Studio
$5,907/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,346/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,320/mo

Senior living costs in Shenks 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: Shenks, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShenks, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,937/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,256/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,167/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Shenks, FL:$4,937/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shenks, FL:$4,256/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Shenks, FL:$4,167/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Shenks, FL, over time

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

Shenks, FLFL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Shenks, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shenks 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
Shenks, FL$5,689/mo$6,115/mo-7.0%
Florida$5,258/mo$4,926/mo+6.7%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Shenks, FL
2024 average cost:$5,689/mo
2023 average cost:$6,115/mo
Percent change:-7.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,258/mo
2023 average cost:$4,926/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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 Shenks

Recent reviews for memory care in Shenks

Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Memory Care in Gainesville, FL

5.0
The staff and everything about our experience here has been great. My mom is doing very well - even experiencing the declines that she is having, overall her physical health has improved and she is in really good spirits. I would definitely recommend Hunter Crossing Place to others who are ...
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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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Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

3.5
Charter Senior Living of Gainesville is conveniently located. The Director is responsive, as is her current MD. The previously assigned MD was not. Programming could improve. We do like the renovated facilities

Shenks memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shenks memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shenks, 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 Shenks 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 Shenks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shenks, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
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
55.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shenks 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 Shenks Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shenks, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
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
44.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shenks 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 Shenks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shenks, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Shenks 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 Shenks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shenks, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shenks 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 Shenks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shenks, 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
77.8%
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
55.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Shenks

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Charter Senior Living of Gainesville, The Gables of Gainesville and Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shenks, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Shenks, Florida. See the full list.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Shenks, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shenks, 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 Shenks, 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 Shenks, Florida ranges from $1 to $8995. The average Memory Care cost in Shenks, Florida is $4,937. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shenks, Florida typically starts at $1. 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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