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Located in Orange County just north of Orlando, Maitland is a small inland city that’s home to 17,652 people. About 13.7%, or 2,418, of Maitland’s residents are seniors aged 65 and older. Sun-loving retirees in Maitland enjoy an average of 235 sunny days each year, which is 30 more than the nationwide average, and winter temperatures rarely fall below 49 degrees. There are a number of renowned theme parks and resorts nearby, and Maitland seniors can enjoy the city’s numerous public parks, galleries and museums. The area is served by a number of medical facilities, including AdventHealth Winter Park, which is equipped with a 24/7 emergency department and inpatient rehabilitation center.
Seniors in Maitland have a choice of 21 assisted living facilities, including four in the city proper and 17 in the surrounding area. The average monthly rate for assisted living care in Maitland is $3,700. Actual rates vary between facilities depending on the location, accommodations, amenities and services offered.
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Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in Maitland pay $3,700 per month for assisted living care, which matches Florida’s statewide average rate. Assisted living in Maitland costs $600 less than the national average of $4,300, while rates in neighboring Georgia ($3,500) and Alabama ($3,150) are even lower.
Throughout Florida, assisted living rates vary widely depending on the location. In the state capitol, Tallahassee, assisted living fees average $5,506 per month, while in Sebring, the same type of care costs $2,895 per month. In nearby Lakeland, assisted living costs around $3,945, while in Palm Bay, seniors pay about $4,100 per month. Further south in Miami, the median is $3,500, while in Homosassa Springs, the average monthly rate is $4,527.
Note: Data for Maitland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Orlando, was used instead.
Florida seniors with Medicaid coverage who require assisted living services may be eligible for enrollment in the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, Long-Term Care Program. This program funds a wide range of medical and nonmedical services in an assisted living setting to delay or prevent nursing home placement for at-risk seniors.
Learn more about the SMMC LTC program, who’s eligible and how to apply on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Contact | Description | |
| The Aging and Disability Resource Center – Senior Resource Alliance | (800) 963-5337 or (407) 514-1800 | The Aging and Disability Resource Center — Senior Resource Alliance is the federally mandated agency that plans and coordinates services for Maitland seniors aged 60 and older. The SRA works in collaboration with local community-based organizations to develop and deliver programs for seniors such as nutritional support programs, health insurance counseling and case management services. |
| Orange County Veterans Services | (407) 836-8990 | Orange County Veteran Services helps veterans and their dependents and survivors secure their maximum entitlements through county, state and federal VA programs. Veteran service officers can assist with filing claims and appeals for benefits, help vets obtain their service records, and set up free transportation to VA outpatient clinics and medical centers. |
| Orange County Parks & Recreation – Senior Centers | (407) 836-6200 | Maitland seniors can enjoy a variety of social and recreational programs at Orange County’s two senior centers. Annual memberships cost $10 and include access to a wide range of free and low-cost activities including crafting workshops, fitness classes and holiday celebrations. Seniors aged 55 and older can also join any of Orange County’s six all-ages recreation centers for $75 per year. |
| ACCESS LYNX Paratransit | (407) 841-5969 | ACCESS LYNX is the regional shared-ride paratransit service for Orange County. Seniors who are unable to ride the regular fixed-route buses due to a temporary or permanent disability can apply to use ACCESS LYNX. All ACCESS LYNX vehicles are fully accessible, and rides must be reserved in advance. |
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida | (800) 405-1417 | Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida provides free and low-cost services to low-income seniors who need assistance with civil legal issues. Some issues the organization can help with include public benefits claims, financial exploitation and durable powers of attorney. |
Assisted living communities in Maitland must follow state laws and regulations related to staffing, medication management, fire safety and resident nutrition. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for an in-depth overview of the state’s assisted living laws.
