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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waldo, FL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Waldo, A Place for Mom can help. With 88 memory care facilities in Waldo, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of The Gables of Gainesville
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They were fantastic. Love the whole team there. Ultimately my father wanted my mom home so she didn't stay long but she thrived there from day one. The team was communicative. I got pictures from [name...
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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44 Floor plans available
8.8
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78 reviews
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Staff was all very nice and helpful but not always quick to respond, particularly the medical staff. Food was good if sometimes bland; there could have been more fiber. I can't comment on activities as my...
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.
Here you can do more of what you love.With independent living, assisted living or memory care all on one campus, our community has care options to meet your changing needs. Here you’ll have the worry-free lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it.Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the...
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Shout out to [name removed] in maintenance for her kind help with my mom when her tv wasn't working. She spent time checking all cables and reset router then returned to make sure everything was OK. I really...
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.
From our tranquil and relaxing atmosphere to our luxurious apartments with modern amenities—HarborChase of Mandarin provides helpful and convenient services that make life easier and more enjoyable. Residents can enjoy a cafè latte just the way they like it, in our bistro or let our chefs delight...
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22 Floor plans available
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The staff is very nice. The bus/van take us many places. The special pasta night for the family, friends & residents was amazing. The public areas & our apartments are clean & odor free. However, we need...
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.
Redefining Assisted Living For Jacksonville seniors looking for exceptional care, our community is worth a close look. Visit, and you might find that we feel more like a great resort than what you typically think of senior living. Our community offers assisted living for seniors in...
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Based on what I saw and my conversation with my FIL, I would give it 4 stars. The place is definitely old and smells like stale urine. They do help the residents with eating their meals and provide a 2nd...
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.
Vintage Care is a lovely, intimate residence with 56 rooms, 14 of which are memory care. We are very much a family in our cozy community across from the local college. We offer restaurant style dining, are pet-friendly and keep our residents active with daily activities. Each resident receives...
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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This care facility was a lifesaver for me. My dad had a recent broken hip and my mom found a facility for him to heal. Shortly after my mom died unexpectedly and my dad declined quickly. I knew after a few...
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.
Ortega Gardens Memory Care provides the highest quality of geriatric care in the Jacksonville, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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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 only negative I have so far ....is laundry and clothes gone missing. I know the facility is under a complete revamp and there will be some minor issues to solve ....but patient care is excellent.
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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They will love it at first sight if they are looking for a place that is tropical feeling and not in the city. And if they are golfers they will definitely like Westminster
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.
Welcome to Westminster St. Augustine!Discover Gracious Living A World Apart with the Historic Coast's first choice in retirement communities. Serenely convenient to everything you love about St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Westminster St. Augustine offers a chance to rediscover an inspiring...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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The staff are great, the room is nice it fits a queen size bed, dresser with a mirror and has plenty of room for her walker and wheelchair. My MIL loves the food as she put on 20 lbs in one month, which she...
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.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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Photo of Wyndham Lakes
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.4
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243 reviews
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They got us a room in a short period of time and fixed any issues with the room that we had. Biggest impression after touring other facilities was how large the campus was and the ability to take my sister...
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.
Always ready to lend a hand, our team is a caring and compassionate group of individuals committed to providing the best care and service to our residents.' Wyndham Lakes is conveniently located behind Southlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Our beautiful park-like community sits on 14 acres...
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Photo of Brookdale Orange Park
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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65 reviews
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Overall, the experience was mostly positive. Staffing on weekends seemed limited, and communication could be improved, as return calls were inconsistent. At times, noise levels in the hallways were...
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.
Putting More Life in Senior Living Your senior living lifestyle deserves an upgrade. It’s time to trade the stress, hassle and worries that often come with living at home for the enhanced life that comes from an exceptional community of seniors. Our community offers assisted living and...
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Photo of Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC
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44 Floor plans available
8.2
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The staff here has always been friendly and very helpful. The grounds have to be seen particularly around the lake. Food is pretty good, but is also getting better due to new hires. I would definitely...
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.
Nestled on 75-acres of lush, semi-tropical paradise, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is situated on the shores of Julington Creek, a half-mile wide arm of the St. Johns River. Our community provides the best combination of a private, natural setting with the big-city amenities of nearby...
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Photo of Discovery Village at Deerwood
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Her current place is going through all new leadership. Before the current group, we got great responses and callbacks. The new lead person just started, so we are waiting to see. We do have concerns with the...
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.
Discovery Village at Deerwood is a newly-opened purpose built, luxury Supervised Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in Jacksonville, FL.
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The facility is close to my location which makes it easier to visit. The facility is very well kept and the staff very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend them to others looking.
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 Brookdale Southpoint
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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Overall, staff were friendly, the facility was clean, good size rooms, great recreation directors, biggest complaint was food being cold - but they are working with a new dining manager who was making...
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsA great life deserves a great backdrop, and that’s what our community provides. Days spent in our on-site beauty parlor, or evenings on our covered porch are often filled with friends, as our community is full of vibrant seniors just like you. And with an almost...
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Photo of Superior Residences at Cala Hills
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33 Floor plans available
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Mom seems to be adjusting well to the new chapter in her life. Friendly staff speak well of her,and she is making new friends. Activities help her to open up to new relationships. She really enjoys the...
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.
Superior Residences offers three levels of care in a secured, warm, and inviting memory care community. These levels are called “neighborhoods” and involve one Enhanced Assisted Living (EAL) neighborhood and two Memory Care neighborhoods. EAL is for folks with mild memory loss but who are still...
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I haven't really been there at meal times or during the day due to work. So that makes it hard to evaluate the food but my mom appears to be doing well, eating more than she ate at home, and is more engaged...
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.
Starling at San Jose is an elegant sanctuary offering unmatched comfort and vitality along the peaceful shores of Goodby’s Creek. Offering resort-style services and personalized care, this state-of-the-art community featuring luxurious amenities in a warm and inspiring environment is the perfect...
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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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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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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...
Photo of Hampton Manor at Deerwood
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5 on all areas. Sometimes not always thrilled with the food, but that is the case at most facilities. The staff always seemed friendly and helpful. Sometimes at night hard to get ahold of someone on the...
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.
Hampton Manor at Deerwood is an assisted living community in southeast Ocala. This exquisite building boasts 34,000 square feet, containing 43 elegant apartments. The property features plantation-style architecture, as well as beautifully appointed rooms and common areas, creating a warm, yet...
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wow after reading the reviews i was cautious to say the least. We are so glad we went and saw for ourselves. The facility was clean did not have the odor we were expecting. The residents all looked clean ...
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.
Hampton Manor at 24th Road is a beautiful community with 42 apartments located in southeast Ocala. The property offers extraordinary care in a cozy homelike atmosphere. Hampton Manor at 24th Road is fully licensed for extended congregate care, which provides extended nursing services not...
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What I like the most about the Bartram Lakes Assisted Living community is the friendliness of the staff members. I have a great apartment where I get to control my own heat and air conditioning Everything is...
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.
Brooks Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House Residences is an ECC licensed assisted living community and memory care provider located in the friendly and upscale Bartram Park area of sunny Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Situated in one of the most desirable residential areas in...
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I would recommend it, if they were in a situation, if they needed a memory care facility. Everything you questioned me on was great, he received a nicer facility than the last place he was in. The whole...
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.
Come To Live Here.We’ve taken the blueprint for traditional memory care and put it right where it belongs—the trash can. It wasn’t hard. Traditional memory care communities stink. There’s no getting around that.What do we do? At Thrive Memory Care at Deerwood, we start with a deep-rooted belief...

Cost of memory care in Waldo, FL

The average cost of senior living in Waldo is $6,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntosh, FL with an average of $5,198 per month.

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

Waldo, FL
$6,236/mo
$5,704/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,236/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,855/mo
Studio
$6,279/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,070/mo

Senior living costs in Waldo 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: Waldo, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaldo, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$6,236/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,207/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,007/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Waldo, FL:$6,236/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Waldo, FL:$5,207/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Waldo, FL:$3,007/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Waldo, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Waldo 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
Waldo, FL$5,556/mo$5,614/mo-1.0%
Florida$5,535/mo$5,260/mo+5.2%
National$6,644/mo$6,334/mo+4.9%
Waldo, FL
2024 average cost:$5,556/mo
2023 average cost:$5,614/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,535/mo
2023 average cost:$5,260/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,644/mo
2023 average cost:$6,334/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Waldo

Recent reviews for memory care in Waldo

Canterfield of Jacksonville in Middleburg, FL

4.5
My best day was when my mother said "I really like being here....they take good care of me"...then I new I had made the right choice. Thank you for making your residents care a priority. Mom is content and well cared for and that gives me peace of mind. Thank you all for loving my mom too.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Sodalis Jacksonville

5.0
Sodalis of Jacksonville should be your first choice for senior living for you older loved one. The staff is amazing! They go above and beyond to ensure that your special senior is personally taken care of. I had to move my Father from assisted living to memory care and finally Hospice within ...
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Waldo review score based on 230 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 230 reviews of 11 Waldo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waldo 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

Waldo review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Waldo, FL11 facilities
0
Hampton, FL121 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Waldo 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 230 reviews of 11 Waldo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waldo 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.
Waldo, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
3.8
Friendliness
4.6
3.9
Care services
4.2
3.6
Staff
4.7
3.7
Meals & dining
4.2
3.4
Activities
4.3
3.4
Value for cost*
4.3
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Waldo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldo, 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 Waldo 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 Waldo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waldo, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.4%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.1%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.7%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.3%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.1%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
65%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waldo 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 Waldo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waldo, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.1%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.8%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waldo 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 Waldo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waldo, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.6%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.4%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
19.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Waldo 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 Waldo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waldo, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.2%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldo 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 Waldo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waldo, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Waldo

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Benton House at Oakleaf, Brookdale Mandarin Central and Silver Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waldo, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 88 memory care facilities near Waldo, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Waldo, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Brookdale Mandarin Central and Sodalis Jacksonville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 88 memory care facilities near you in Waldo, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waldo, 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 Waldo, 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 Waldo, Florida ranges from $2000 to $8670. The average Memory Care cost in Waldo, Florida is $6,236. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waldo, Florida typically starts at $2000. 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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