Be very wary of the memory care facility. Rates will increase quickly as administrators will tell you your loved one needs more and more care requiring more staffing. (Our example: rates started around $5,000 per month and went to over $11,000 per month). However, staff often does not increase and the services you will pay for will not be given. Falls are frequent. Urinary Tract Infections are frequent. Staff is not proactive in thinking of ways to help the residents, however if you try to improve the service for your loved one by talking to the staff nurse or executive director, they will push back and make any improvements almost impossible. Before opting for this facility, research lawsuits that have been filed against Brookdale in Florida and California. read more