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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Coconut Creek, FL for 2024

Located just north of Miami, Coconut Creek provides easy access to eateries, shops, beaches and nature trails. It also offers a significant senior population; 18% of its 57,348 residents are adults over age 65. The year-round warm weather, low crime rates and retirement tax benefits are just a few reasons why seniors settle down here.

Seniors may also appreciate the city's proximity to health care facilities, including assisted living communities. Here, older adults receive 24/7 supervision and personalized care tailored to their needs, such as medication management, nutritional services and assistance with daily living activities. Many communities also provide private rooms, daily activities and transportation services. In Coconut Creek, seniors pay about $4,385 per month for assisted living, which is lower than the national average.

This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Coconut Creek, including the benefits and drawbacks of receiving care here. It also examines the different ways that seniors cover assisted living costs. 

 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Coconut Creek

In Florida, assisted living communities are overseen by the Agency for Health Care Association - ALF Unit (AHCA). In addition to providing licensing, AHCA enforces admissions standards to ensure residents receive the correct care type. 

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Coconut Creek

  • On a 100-point cost of living index, Coconut Creek rates 101.5, which is similar to both the state and national averages. One of its largest expenses is transportation, which rates 131.5/100. However, many assisted living facilities offer free transportation services, which can help seniors cut costs.
  • Compared to national averages, Coconut Creek has relatively low crime rates. On a 100-point crime index, it rates 11.1 for violent crime and 33.1 for property crime. The nation, meanwhile, rates 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. Seniors can reduce the risk of property crime by living in assisted living communities that offer secure premises. 
  • Coconut Creek has 224 physicians per 100,000 people, which is 6.6% higher than the national average. The city is also home to a variety of medical facilities, including hospitals, physical therapy centers and local clinics. One of its best-known facilities is the HCA Northwest Florida Hospital, which offers services such as cardiology, pain management and emergency care. 
  • The cost of health care in Coconut Creek is similar to the national average. On a 100-point index, with 100 representing the U.S. median, it rates 96. Facilities that provide personal care, such as assisted living communities, offer monthly rates to help seniors manage health costs. 
  • Residents of Coconut Creek enjoy a warm year-round climate, with temperatures rarely dropping below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the weather can get rainy; the city receives approximately 61 inches of rain a year, almost double the national average. On the bright side, the rain is balanced by plenty of sunshine. Annually, Coconut Creek gets 251 sunny days. 
  • Florida has no state income tax, which means seniors don't have to pay taxes on pensions, retirement income or Social Security. The state also has no inheritance or estate tax. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Coconut Creek

On average, seniors in Coconut Creek pay $4,385 per month for assisted living services. 

 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The monthly cost of assisted living in Coconut Creek is $4,385, which is 9.6% higher than the state average and 2.5% lower than the national average. Compared to other cities in Florida, Coconut Creek's rates are fairly average. They're higher than the assisted living costs in Tampa and Orlando, where monthly rates are $3,350 and $4,000, respectively. However, care in Coconut Creek is less expensive than in Jacksonville, where assisted living averages $4,660 per month. Costs rise even more in Naples; here seniors pay $5,300 a month for care. 

 

Coconut Creek

$4,385

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Orlando

$4,000

Jacksonville

$4,660

Tampa

$3,350

Naples

$5,300

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living in Coconut Creek averages $4,385, which is 4.5% more expensive than in-home care and the same price as home health care. Both in-home and home health care services are delivered in the senior's residence. However, in-home care is limited to nonmedical services. The least expensive care type is adult day health care, which costs $1,517 per month. Here, seniors only receive personal care during the daytime. The most expensive care type, meanwhile, is skilled nursing home care. A semi-private room in a nursing home facility costs seniors $9,019 per month. 

 

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,385

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,019

Note: Data for Coconut Creek was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Coconut Creek

Eligible seniors can receive financial assistance from the Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC).

In regards to public financing options, the state of Florida covers services in ALFs with a standard license or specialty license under a statewide 1915(b)(c) MLTC program. Waiver participants must be offered a private room, a private apartment or a unit that is shared only by consent.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Financial Assistance in Florida

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Coconut Creek, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Florida

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Sharon Be

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Golden Swan ALF - CLOSED

Highly recommend. My sister is very happy with her room and living at Golden Swan. She has her own stuff in her room and she feels at home there. Staff and owner are great to work with....

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kellyjohn

I visited this facility

Review of Havencrest ALF III

The Facily was clean and inviting, I would definately reccoment this location, they seem to be caring and loving towards the residents

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Lisa

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Rockwell Senior II

I chose Rockwell Senior II for my mother because it was a smaller facility and because of the personalities of the owner and the ladies that work there. The home was very tidy and neat, and they're...

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