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Memory care in Fort Pierce, FL

3 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
3
in Fort Pierce
Licensed capacity
228
across all 3
Adults 65+
10,227
Census estimate for Fort Pierce
Within 25 miles
34
of the center of Fort Pierce
Memory CareAssisted Living 10Home Care 1Nursing Homes 3Senior Apartments 1Care Homes 3
Showing 1–11 of 11 memory care communities within 10 mi of Fort Pierce
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Source: Florida AHCA, FloridaHealthFinder ALF Comparison Tool - Special Programs and Services: Memory Care, as of Oct 19, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Fort Pierce (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Fort Pierce

Counting neighboring towns, there are 34 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Fort Pierce, 31 more than in Fort Pierce itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Fort Pierce

See all 34 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Fort Pierce at a glance

Our directory lists 3 memory care communities with an address in Fort Pierce, based on Florida AHCA records. No single ZIP code dominates: the memory care communities are spread across 3 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 34982, has 1. By size, the most common group is 17 to 60 residents (2 of 3 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 349821
  • 349501
  • 349811
Memory care communities in Fort Pierce by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents2
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Florida

In Florida, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.2 Of the 3 memory care communities listed in Fort Pierce, 3 carry a state dementia specialty designation.2

Report a problem
Contact the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration about a licensed community, or the Florida long-term care ombudsman at (888) 831-04041 3.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Florida

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Florida Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.5 Florida Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-693-5838).8
Medicare counseling
Florida’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 18009635337.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Fort Pierce

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for St. Lucie County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves St. Lucie County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Palm Beach District3

    (561) 837-5038

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in St. Lucie County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Florida Adult Protective Services

    800-962-2873

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)9

    18009635337

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Florida Department of Veterans Affairs8

    844-693-5838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Florida Medicaid agency4

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline11

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Florida.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Fort Pierce

How many memory care communities are in Fort Pierce, FL?

WeFoundCare lists 3 memory care communities in Fort Pierce, FL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Fort Pierce there are 34.

How many residents can memory care communities in Fort Pierce serve?

3 of the 3 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 228 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 10,227 adults age 65 and older live in Fort Pierce.

Do memory care communities in Fort Pierce have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 3 carry a state dementia specialty designation.

Which Fort Pierce ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

34982 (1), 34950 (1), 34981 (1). In all, 3 ZIP codes in Fort Pierce have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in Florida?

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses memory care in Florida. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Fort Pierce?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In St. Lucie County, call (561) 837-5038. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Florida Adult Protective Services at 800-962-2873.

Are there memory care communities near Fort Pierce?

Nearby cities with listings include Port Saint Lucie (3, 8.6 mi), Port St Lucie (7, 10.4 mi), Jensen Beach (3, 14.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Fort Pierce

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Florida AHCA (FloridaHealthFinder ALF Comparison Tool - Special Programs and Services: Memory Care), Oct 19, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Fort Pierce (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 3 of 3 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Fort Pierce (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration: FloridaHealthFinder ALF Comparison Tool - Special Programs and Services: Memory Care. quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF?type=0 Accessed Oct 19, 2026.
  2. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF Accessed .
  3. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.