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Winter Park is a small city in Orange County, Florida, located about seven miles north of Orlando. It has a population of 30,825 and seniors aged 65 and older comprise 22% of that number. The larger senior population means Winter Park and the immediate area offer many attractions that appeal to an older crowd, including theme parks, museums, professional sports teams and a wide variety of restaurants. The city has a 6.4/10 rating on the Best Places Comfort Index. It gets far more rain, no snow and many more sunny days than the national averages. It can be very hot in the summer, but very pleasant in the winter. It has a high cost of living but this is balanced by the lack of a state income tax. Meanwhile, the cost of health care in Winter Park is several points below the national average.
The cost of assisted living in Winter Park , according to the GenworthCost Of Care Survey 2020, is a reasonable $3,700 a month. This cost may fluctuate based on the facility chosen and the services offered.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
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The $3,700 a month average in Winter Park is the same as Florida’s average of $3,700 a month. Both costs are less expensive than the national average of $4,300. Regionally, Tennessee, at $4,039 a month, has higher average costs, as does South Carolina, which averages $3,988 a month. Georgia averages $3,500 a month. Alabama has the least expensive assisted living cost in the region at $3,150 per month.
The Villages have the most expensive assisted living costs in the area, averaging $4,950 a month. Homosassa Springs costs $4,527 a month while the Palm Springs Area averages $4,100 a month. Deltona averages $4,050. Ocala is $50 less expensive than Deltona, averaging $4,000 a month. Lakeland, which costs $3,945 a month, is the only other local community below $4,000.
Note: Data for Winter Park was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Orlando, was used instead.
Medicare cannot be used by seniors in Florida to cover the cost of assisted living. Seniors can use the Long-Term Care Waiver to pay for several of the costs associated with assisted living. In particular, the waiver pays for 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 |
| Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | (727) 518-3202 | The department works with veterans and their dependents to find benefits on the local, state or federal level to which they are entitled. The department also helps veterans with issues related to housing and employment, mental health care and long-term care. For senior veterans, their spouses or their survivors, the department offers care at one of six skilled nursing homes and one assisted living facility, the Robert H Jenkins Junior Veterans Domiciliary Home in Lake City. |
| Florida Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | Advocates for the rights of seniors, the trained volunteers of the Florida Ombudsman Program investigate complaints and reports of abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities across the state. After they investigate the reports, they work to resolve the issue. Ombudsmen also work with seniors and their caregivers on other health care issues and medical billing concerns. |
| Florida SHINE | (800) 963-5237 | Seniors who are eligible for Medicare often have many questions about what Medicare covers and what kind of Medicare coverage they should obtain. The volunteer counselors of Florida SHINE provide free, unbiased and confidential counseling on Medicare programs like Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plans and Long-Term Care Insurance. They can also provide seniors and their caregivers with information on programs that will reduce the price of prescription drugs and other medical costs. Seniors can arrange for in-person or over-the-phone consultations. Counselors never sell insurance nor promote a particular program. |
| Florida Elder Law | (888) 895-7873 | Florida seniors aged 60 and older who meet financial guidelines can have many of their legal questions answered by the Elder Law Project. The project can provide answers on civil issues such as probate, medical directives, family law, assistance with landlords, food assistance eligibility, power of attorney and housing issues. The project cannot answer any questions involving criminal matters, personal injury law or divorce. |
| Orange County Senior Services | (407) 254-9277 | Orange County operates two senior centers as well as seven community centers where seniors can exercise, socialize, enjoy nutritious meals and join clubs that offer educational and entertainment activities. The county also operates Orange TV, which informs seniors about local events of interest. Senior services also include the activities of the Office and Commission on Aging which helps to coordinate resources for seniors in the community. |
The Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration regulates assisted-living facilities. It conducts periodic audits to ensure they maintain regulatory standards.
If you want to know more about these rules and regulations visit our Assisted Living in Florida state page.
