Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1200 North Stone Street, Deland, FL, 32720
3.5
(25 reviews)
"Dad had no complaints. Everyone was friendly and helpful and answered our questions. We would recommend..."
READ MORESituated in Volusia County, DeLand has over 37,300 residents, 22.9% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. The region’s subtropical climate brings mild winters and very warm, humid summers. Residents can expect a lot of rainfall throughout the year, especially during the summer. According to U.S. News and World Report, the AdventHealth Fish Memorial Hospital is high-performing in procedures and conditions related to pulmonology and lung surgery. Additionally, the AdventHealth Daytona Beach Hospital, serving residents closer to the coast, ranks #16 in Florida and is high-performing in eight procedures and conditions.
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in DeLand is over $1,000 higher than the national average. Community-based alternatives, such as assisted living, allow seniors who don’t require 24-hour medical supervision to reside within a secure community that offers engaging group activities. Home health care may also be an option for seniors looking for at-home medical care.
In this guide, seniors can learn more about the different costs of long-term care in DeLand. The guide also provides a handful of resources in the final section.
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1200 North Stone Street, Deland, FL, 32720
3.5
(25 reviews)
"Dad had no complaints. Everyone was friendly and helpful and answered our questions. We would recommend..."
READ MORE450 North Mcdonald Avenue , Deland, FL, 32724
"As an RN, I can tell you, from the moment I visited this facility, I was more than impressed. The building was very clean and uncluttered. The staff was well trained and responded to my mother's needs without delay. Everyone takes pride in their j..."
READ MORE120 Chipola Avenue , Deland, FL, 32720
3.3
(10 reviews)
"I love how the CNAS are very outgoing and make sure that the Resident awell taken care of, young lady Quay was the most brightest young lady and very caring she has great mannners we need more aides like her and I visited a couple of times she alway..."
READ MORE451 South Amelia Avenue, Deland, FL, 32720
3.0
(4 reviews)
"I have not been able to visit my loved one due to my own disability but Parkside has been wonderful about keeping me informed on all matters. I can't thank then them enough for the love and empathy given when my loved one has had difficulty coping w..."
READ MORE130 W Armstrong Avenue , Deland, FL, 32720
991 East New York Avenue, Deland, FL, 32724
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545 West Euclid Avenue , Deland, FL, 32720
2810 ENTERPRISE ROAD, Debary, FL, 32713
2.7
(24 reviews)
"Took my mother in law to Orange city and they have super helpful staff members, beautiful and clean facility. we had a great experience. ..."
READ MORE901 Veteran's Memorial Parkway, Orange City, FL, 32763
4.0
(1 reviews)
"John Knox Village Medical Center was very nice. They had everything you need. The staff was absolutely great. ..."
READ MORE1851 Elkcam Blvd , Deltona, FL, 32725
3.1
(9 reviews)
"I was honestly nervous at first because of the bad reviews this place has had but I couldn’t be more pleased. My grandmother received excellent therapy after her hip surgery and she was able to walk out with me when she was done, almost better than s..."
READ MORE60 N Highway 17/92, Debary, FL, 32713
2.3
(13 reviews)
"DeBary was very nice; they came and talked to us while my sister was in the hospital. We knew people that had been there and recommended it highly. ..."
READ MOREIn DeLand, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $8,821 per month and a private room costs $9,429 per month.
Using the cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home as the comparison point, DeLand’s average is $152 higher than the state’s average and $1,065 more than the national average.
Compared to other cities in the state, Naples is the most expensive, with a difference of $1,570 compared to DeLand. Tallahassee, the state capital, is only a dollar more than the least expensive city, with an average of $7,543. The least expensive city is Sebring, which is $1,369 less than DeLand.
Deland
$8,821
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Naples
$10,391
Tallahassee
$7,543
Sebring
$7,452
The cost of care can be an important factor when considering types of long-term care. In DeLand, the cost of home care, including light personal care services, is $4,817 less than a semiprivate room in a nursing home. Home health care is a bit more, but still costs $4,626 less than nursing home care. Adult day care, which is the most affordable, is $7,738 less than a semiprivate room per month. Assisted living costs about 54% less than nursing care. A private room in a nursing home is $608 more than a semiprivate room.
Home care
$4,004
Home health care
$4,195
Adult day health care
$1,083
Assisted living
$4,050
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,821
Nursing home (private room)
$9,429
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in DeLand and surrounding Volusia County have several choices for information and referral assistance regarding long-term care options, whether they want in-home or community-based care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Council on Aging of Volusia County | (386) 253-4700 x225 | Working with local senior centers and churches, the Council on Aging has several congregate dining locations, along with facilities for group exercise classes and recreational activities that encourage socialization. In-home services include personal care and meal delivery services. PetMeals on Wheels provides brand-new, unopened food and other necessities for dogs and cats, as well as birds, thanks to their partnership with Hush Puppy Haven. |
Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC) System | (888) 242-4464 | Administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program works with the Department of Elder Affairs to determine eligibility and the level of medical care required for each case. The program allows seniors to apply for home- and community-based services, depending on eligibility and availability. |
ElderSource | (888) 242-4464 | As the local Aging and Disability Resource Center, ElderSource serves seniors residing in seven counties in the Jacksonville area, including Volusia County. Specialists can connect seniors and caregivers with local and statewide programs that can improve their quality of life, as well as helping with paying for long-term care, including nursing home care. |
The Florida State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 242-4464 | Certified by the state, ombudsmen work with residents and staff of long-term communities, including nursing homes, to resolve complaints against the facility. Seniors and their loved ones can reach out to ombudsmen with issues regarding lack of quality personal care or nutritional options during mealtime. Local ombudsmen can be found through ElderSource. |
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) | (888) 242-4464 | The SHINE program provides the residents of Florida with free and unbiased Medicare counseling, along with assistance with the application process and appealing claim denials. Counselors are certified by the state and can help qualified individuals apply for financial aid to cover out-of-pocket expenses for prescription medications and medical supplies. |