Finding alzheimer's care in Clearwater starts with two things: knowing the real, licensed options and understanding Clearwater's own cost and care landscape. Both are below. We currently track 28 licensed assisted living communities serving Clearwater from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Clearwater cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What alzheimer's care means — and who it's for
Alzheimer's care suits a person whose memory loss affects safety and daily function and who benefits from a secured setting, predictable routines, and staff trained specifically in dementia behaviors.
How Florida regulates it: Alzheimer's and dementia care in Florida is regulated as a specialty within AHCA-licensed assisted living (Chapter 429, F.S.). Facilities advertising Alzheimer's care must meet defined staff training, secured-egress, and care-plan standards. Ask to see the facility's specific Alzheimer's/dementia care policy.
In Clearwater specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Clearwater's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), and how quickly you need a spot.
Clearwater alzheimer's care: by the numbers
28 licensed assisted living communities on file in Clearwater; about 1,702 total licensed beds; averaging 61 beds per community; the largest at 220 beds. Memory care in Florida is delivered inside licensed assisted living facilities that hold a specialty (Limited Nursing or Extended Congregate Care) license and operate secured units — usually the larger communities listed below. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed alzheimer's care providers in Clearwater
Larger communities (24+ licensed beds), which most often operate secured memory-care units. Source: Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder, current 2026. Always confirm a current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before signing.
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | AHCA license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Villa Of Clearwater | Clearwater | 220 beds | 6670 |
| Oaks Of Clearwater, The | Clearwater | 175 beds | 4818 |
| The Grove At Countryside | Clearwater | 131 beds | 13954 |
| Pruittplace- Clearwater, LLC | Clearwater | 130 beds | 10143 |
| Colliers At Clearwater | Clearwater | 119 beds | 9227 |
| Wickshire Countryside | Clearwater | 119 beds | 9748 |
| Aravilla Clearwater | Clearwater | 100 beds | 13583 |
| Elevate Senior Living At Clearwater | Clearwater | 100 beds | 13876 |
| Cottages At Belleair | Clearwater | 98 beds | 9666 |
| The Preserve At Dunedin | Clearwater | 93 beds | 12158 |
| Seasons Largo | Clearwater | 92 beds | 12518 |
| Midway Manor ALF | Clearwater | 50 beds | 8632 |
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.
What alzheimer's 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
What lowers the bill in Clearwater: a shared room (often $700–$1,200/mo less), a small board-and-care home over a large community, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver for those who qualify.
How we vet Clearwater providers
- Current Florida AHCA licensure confirmed against the state Health Facility Finder
- Inspection and complaint history checked through AHCA's public records
- Direct conversations with current resident families where possible
- Clear, itemized pricing before any tour — no surprise fees
- Firsthand advisor walkthroughs, not just brochures
Questions to ask on a tour
- How many caregivers are on at night per resident?
- Which conditions can you not care for here?
- What's included in the base rate, and what's billed separately?
- What happens if our parent's needs increase next year?
- How long have your director and head nurse been here?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: a secured setting, all meals and care, dementia-trained staffing, structured routines, and family support. Typically extra: advanced-stage care add-ons, two-person transfers, and one-on-one supervision. Ask any Clearwater provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Clearwater
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Clearwater placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Clearwater communities have current openings.