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With more than 10,975 residents over the age of 65, roughly 22.5% of Titusville’s total population are seniors. The city is part of the Melbourne metro area, which was previously ranked as the best coastal area of the country to live in, and its overall cost of living is below both the state and national figures. Between the beach, state parks and a wide range of shopping, dining and cultural attractions in the surrounding communities, older adults in Titusville have a plethora of exciting ways to stay active during their retirement.
Titusville’s seniors can choose between two assisted living communities within the city, but they can expand their choices by looking in the surrounding area. Prices can vary depending on how much assistance an individual needs, but on average, Titusville’s seniors are paying $4,100 a month for assisted living, $200 below the national average.
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While seniors in Titusville spend less on assisted living than the majority of seniors across the country, they pay about $400 more each month for their care than assisted living residents throughout the state. Georgia’s seniors spend about $600 less on assisted living than seniors in Titusville, and in Alabama, the average cost of care is $950 lower.
In many of Florida’s most well-known cities, seniors pay less for assisted living than in Titusville. In Orlando and Miami, median monthly assisted living costs are $3,700 and $3,500, respectively, and in Tampa, the average cost of care is only $3,225 a month. Pensacola’s seniors spend about $295 less on assisted living than older adults in Titusville, while Jacksonville’s seniors pay about $50 more each month. At $5,506 a month, Tallahassee has one of the state’s highest average costs of assisted living.
Note: Data for Titusville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Palm Bay, was used instead.
Titusville’s seniors can receive financial assistance for assisted living expenses through the state’s Medicaid system. Assistive Care Services can help cover costs associated with medication management, assistance with activities of daily living and other care services but not room and board. To qualify, seniors must demonstrate medical necessity and meet income guidelines. Visit our assisted living in Florida state page for more information about the state’s financial assistance programs.
| Contact | Description | |
| Disabled American Veterans Titusville | (321) 269-0109 | The Titusville DAV office offers a variety of services to assist veterans who sustained injuries while serving. Through the organization, retired members of the armed forces can receive transportation to medical appointments and mental health counseling as well as assistance learning about Medicare and filing claims for military benefits. The DAV also provides support to veterans during natural disasters, ensuring they have essential supplies for comfort and hygiene. |
| Meals on Wheels | (321) 639-8770 | Through Meals on Wheels, seniors who live at home but are unable to cook or go grocery shopping can receive hot and nutritious meals delivered to their residences. Seniors with pets can also have pet food delivered. In addition to having limited mobility and ability to cook, seniors must be at least 60 years of age to enroll in the program. |
| North Brevard Senior Center | (321) 268-2333 | Adjacent to Vern Jansen Park, the North Brevard Senior Center strives to provide Titusville’s older adults with a safe location to socialize and engage in mind and body-building activities. Membership to the senior center is open to all residents over the age of 50 for a small annual fee. North Brevard Senior Center also operates a food pantry and offers free health services such as blood pressure checks and wellness seminars. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman | (888) 831-0404 | The staff and volunteers with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program are dedicated to ensuring Titusville’s seniors living in assisted living communities can maintain a high quality of life. Ombudsmen conduct annual reviews of assisted living communities to ensure compliance, and when a complaint is filed, the program’s workers work with seniors and their communities’ administrations to achieve a satisfactory resolution. Before moving into a community, seniors and their families can reach out to the local ombudsman for guidance on paying for care and determining which facility will best meet their needs. |
| Aging Matters In Brevard | (321) 639-8770 | Aging Matters Brevard is the Area Agency on Aging serving residents of Titusville. It manages a variety of helpful programs and services including transportation assistance, nutrition programs and resources for caregivers. The agency can also help arrange in-home care which could help seniors receive the support they need at home until they can move into an assisted living community. |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | (321) 631-2769 | The RSVP provides Titusville’s seniors with an opportunity to stay active and help the city overcome key issues affecting its residents, all while applying the skills they’ve acquired over their careers and learning new ones as they go. Delivering food for Meals on Wheels and assisting veterans are just a couple of the program’s volunteering opportunities. Seniors must be at least 55 years of age to participate. |
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration regulates Titusville’s assisted living communities and other long term care facilities. To learn more about the laws governing Titusville’s assisted living communities, go to our assisted living in Florida state page.
