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Oviedo is a city of about 40,000 residents, roughly one in ten of whom are seniors, in the Orlando metro area. This popular resort city is sought out for its sunny skies and warm year-round climate, minimal crime and easy access to family-friendly recreational amenities. It’s also a popular retirement destination for those seeking access to high-quality medical care and social and recreational amenities to enjoy throughout their retirement years. The city is home to Oviedo Medical Center, a 64-bed facility that provides a comprehensive range of health care services, and a senior center.
Older adults in Oviedo have seven assisted living facilities to choose from, ranging in size from about two dozen residents to nearly 100. Monthly fees vary depending on factors such as size and amenities, but on average, care is affordable at $3,700 monthly.
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The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey discloses that seniors in Oviedo pay $3,700 per month for assisted living services, which is consistent with Florida’s median. This city is among the cheaper options in the nation for this level of care, with fees coming in several hundred dollars below the U.S. rate of $4,300. It’s on par with average care costs in Mississippi, where seniors pay approximately $3,713 monthly, and it’s affordable compared to South Carolina’s rate of $3,988. In Georgia and Alabama, care costs are lower at $3,500 and $3,150, respectively.
At $3,700 monthly, assisted living is moderately priced in Oviedo compared to the state as a whole. In Miami and Sebring, seniors typically pay lower rates of $3,500 and $2,895, respectively. In the Lakeland area, rates exceed the state average at $3,945, and in the Naples area, fees exceed the national average at $4,550. In The Villages and Tallahassee, monthly fees are among the highest in the state at $4,950 and $5,506.
Note: Data for Oviedo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Orlando Area, was used instead.
The Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program may cover assisted living services for qualifying seniors in Oviedo. It covers a broad range of services depending on what the individual needs in order to avoid nursing home placement, including meal services, medication management, transportation, assisted living, personal care and therapy. To learn more about this program and other options for covering local assisted living services, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Contact | Description | |
| SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | SHINE is staffed with trained volunteers who help callers understand their Medicare benefits, shop for Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and compare long-term care insurance policies. They can also help seniors determine whether they qualify for the state’s Long-Term Care Program, which can help seniors cover assisted living expenses. |
| Senior Resource Alliance | (407) 514-1800 | Senior Resource Alliance is a private nonprofit organization that serves area residents aged 60 and over. Through this agency, seniors can get information on Medicare programs and assistance, transportation and mobility services, health care options and nutrition services. It also houses the region’s ADRC, which serves as a single point of access to community-based services. |
| Senior Activities | (407) 971-5565 | The city’s Senior Activities program provides social and recreational programs to area residents aged 55 and over. It operates Lunch-N-Learn, a program that features congregate meals and educational classes covering topics from arts and crafts to physical health. |
| Veterans’ Services Office | (407) 665-2300 | The county’s VSO provides advocacy and guidance for older veterans in Oviedo, helping them access benefits and services. This office has trained staff who can screen veterans for eligibility for programs that may cover assisted living services and connect them with community-based programs such as financial counseling and transportation. |
| Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society | (407) 834-1660 | The Legal Aid Society provides free legal advice and assistance regarding civil matters for those aged 60 and over. It helps seniors resolve issues related to assisted living, including billing errors, substandard care and problems with intake and discharge procedures. It can also help older adults access public benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which can help pay for care. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | The statewide long-term care ombudsman program promotes a high standard of care for those in assisted living through information, advice and advocacy. Seniors can contact the ombudsman for help with understanding their rights, resolving issues related to the quality of care and options for paying for services. |
Assisted living facilities in Oviedo follow regulations and guidelines set by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. This agency ensures a consistently high standard of care across assisted living facilities in the state by enforcing rules regarding staffing and staff training, the scope of care, maximum occupancy and care planning. To learn more about the specific laws Oviedo facilities follow, see our Assisted Living in Florida page.
