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Altamonte Springs, Florida is a city near Orlando in Seminole County. It has a population of 44,143 and 14.4% of those residents are aged 65 or older. The cost of living in Altamonte is about three points below the national average while health care is one point below. In terms of climate, Altamonte Springs gets lots of rain, no snow, and many more sunny days than national averages. The city’s comfort index is 9 in winter (so winters are very pleasant) but only a 2.2 in summer (which hints at how hot it gets during summer months). Overall, Altamonte Springs scores a 6.4/10 on the Best Places Comfort Index.
There are 22 assisted living facilities in or near the city. The cost of assisted living in Altamonte Springs averages $3,700 a month. This figure is an estimate, as the actual cost of assisted living could be more or less expensive depending upon the facility chosen and the services offered.
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The Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020 puts the average monthly cost of assisted living in Altamonte Springs at $3,700. That matches the Florida state average, which is also $3,700 a month, and it is $600 below the national average of $4,300 a month. Florida’s assisted-living costs fall roughly in the middle of regional costs. Alabama has the lowest cost, averaging $3,150 a month. Georgia is also less expensive, averaging $3,500 a month. South Carolina is just under $300 a month more expensive at $3,988. Tennessee has the highest regional costs at $4,039 a month.
In Florida, Altamonte Springs has one of the lowest monthly costs of assisted living. Lakeland averages $3,945 a month. Ocala is $55 a month more, averaging $4,000 a month. Deltona’s costs run $4,050 a month, while the Palm Bay area averages $4,100 a month. Monthly assisted living costs in Homosassa Springs are $4,527 a month. The most expensive assisted living costs can be found in The Villages, a community built specifically for senior citizens, which averages $4,950 a month.
Note: Data for Altamonte Springs was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Orlando, was used instead.
In Florida, seniors cannot use Medicaid to directly cover the cost of assisted living. However, they can use a Long-Term Care Waiver to pay for the care they receive when residing in assisted living. This helps pay for assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL) such as assistance with grooming, eating, bathing and mobility.
If you would like to learn more about this and other financial assistance for seniors, visit our Assisted Living in Florida state page.
| Resource | Contact | Description |
| Senior Resource Alliance | (407) 514-1800 | A private, nonprofit corporation, the Alliance serves seniors aged 60 and older in Seminole County. Although it does not directly provide health or social services, it does act as the administrative agency and a designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for the area. The Alliance works with other providers in the area to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate programs designed to help seniors in the area. This includes help with assisted living housing and long-term care. |
| Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | (727) 518-3202 | The department acts on behalf of veterans and their dependents to find all benefits on the local, state and federal level to which they are entitled. The Department also helps veterans with employment, housing, health care and mental health care. This includes helping senior veterans, their spouses or their survivors gain access to assisted living facilities such as the Robert H Jenkins Jr. Veterans’ Domicile Home in Lake City. |
| Florida Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | Volunteers in the ombudsman program protect the rights of seniors in long-term care facilities across the state. They investigate complaints and reports of abuse and attempt to resolve them. The ombudsman also educates the larger community about the rights enjoyed by seniors in long-term care facilities and how they can help protect those rights. |
| Florida Elder Law | (888) 895-7873 | The Elder Law program, which serves seniors age 60 and older in Florida, provides legal assistance on civil issues such as family law, probate, Medicaid and Medicare, elder abuse, advanced directives and housing, including residing in an assisted-living facility. Seniors can call the Elder Line Hotline 24/7 and arrange an appointment to speak with a lawyer if they’re eligible. |
| Florida SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | Serving Health Insurance Needs Of Elders (SHINE) offers free, unbiased and confidential counseling about health care insurance information for seniors who are eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans and Medigap. Seniors can request a one-on-one meeting or talk by phone. None of the volunteer counselors works for a health care company. |
The Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration regulates assisted living facilities in Florida. It conducts periodic audits to ensure they maintain regulatory standards. For instance, a new resident must receive a medical examination within a month of their arrival.
If you want to know more about these rules and regulations visit our Assisted Living in Florida state page.
