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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 19 families in Clearwater access the VA benefits they've earned.
Clearwater Memory Care at a Glance
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Clearwater
All 3 communities below are a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Clearwater.
What Memory Care Costs in Clearwater
Memory care in Florida costs about $5,495 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Clearwater-only figure is published. In Clearwater, ask whether the memory care rate is all-inclusive or tiered by care needs. Recurring memory care bills count as medical expenses; what counts as a medical expense for VA explains the math.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Florida memory care | $5,495 | $1,650 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Florida assisted living | $5,610 | $1,765 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Clearwater
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Clearwater veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Clearwater Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Clearwater is home to about 7,514 veterans, 4,202 of them 65 or older. Across Pinellas County the count is 67,474, with 38,990 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
What Clearwater Families Should Ask
Assisted living on the same campus
3 of the 3 Clearwater partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask Clearwater communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Clearwater staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Clearwater community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Clearwater
Other Florida memory care pages within driving distance of Clearwater.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Clearwater Memory Care Questions
Can a Clearwater veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Clearwater who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Clearwater?
About $5,495 a month is typical across Florida. Ask each Clearwater community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Clearwater?
3 in Clearwater, plus 156 across Florida.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Clearwater?
No. Clearwater families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Clearwater Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Clearwater
Clearwater communities that help with bathing, dressing and medications.
Independent living in Clearwater
Senior apartments in Clearwater for a spouse or veteran who doesn’t need daily care.
In-home care in Clearwater
Help at home in Clearwater for a veteran who wants to stay put a while longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Clearwater? See Memory Care in Florida or the national guide.
