Best Memory Care in Clearwater, FL (2026)

There is no single "best" memory care in Clearwater — only the best fit for your parent's needs and budget. Below we rank the licensed Clearwater providers by capacity and standing so you can shortlist quickly.

Below: a ranked shortlist, our ranking criteria, 2026 Clearwater costs, and local context. Talk to a free advisor for current openings.

Top memory care options in Clearwater

Ranked by licensed capacity from current Florida AHCA records. Confirm any license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before you commit.

1. Grand Villa Of Clearwater — a 220-bed residence in Clearwater (AHCA #6670).
2. Oaks Of Clearwater, The — a 175-bed residence in Clearwater (AHCA #4818).
3. The Grove At Countryside — a 131-bed community in Clearwater (AHCA #13954).
4. Pruittplace- Clearwater, LLC — an established 130-bed provider in Clearwater (AHCA #10143).
5. Colliers At Clearwater — a 119-bed residence in Clearwater (AHCA #9227).
6. Wickshire Countryside — a 119-bed residence in Clearwater (AHCA #9748).
7. Aravilla Clearwater — a 100-bed licensed community in Clearwater (AHCA #13583).
8. Elevate Senior Living At Clearwater — a 100-bed licensed community in Clearwater (AHCA #13876).
9. Cottages At Belleair — a 98-bed residence in Clearwater (AHCA #9666).
10. The Preserve At Dunedin — an established 93-bed provider in Clearwater (AHCA #12158).

How we rank

1. Current AHCA licensure with no open disciplinary action
2. Bed capacity and the level of care the license supports
3. Reputation with current resident families
4. Willingness to disclose all-in monthly cost up front
5. Firsthand walkthrough notes

What memory care costs in Clearwater (2026)

Clearwater pricing runs $5,100–$7,400/month, above the metro average for Tampa Bay — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential homes versus larger communities.

• Assisted living (standard): $3,700–$5,850/month
• Memory care: $5,100–$7,400/month
• In-home care: $28–$40/hour

In Clearwater, the levers on price are room type (shared saves the most), facility size (small homes run cheaper), an honest care-level assessment, and benefit programs like VA Aid & Attendance and Florida SMMC Medicaid.

Senior care in Clearwater, Pinellas County

Clearwater draws snowbirds and year-round retirees to its Gulf beaches and the Countryside area, sustaining one of the highest per-capita concentrations of senior communities in Pinellas. Anchored by Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater pairs beach-town living with a mature network of assisted-living, memory-care, and rehab providers in Countryside and along US-19.

Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), Clearwater (BayCare urgent/specialty). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Clearwater often shortlist communities a short drive from these.

Areas families ask about: Countryside, Sand Key, Island Estates, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach.

Best for your situation

The right memory care pick in Clearwater depends on care level, budget, and how close you need to be to Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare). A free local advisor can narrow this list to two or three genuine fits — get matched.