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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Daytona Beach, FL for 2024

Daytona Beach is a city on the Atlantic Coast that regularly appears in top-10 lists of the best places to retire. This may partially explain why an above-average 20.1% of the 72,647 residents recorded in the 2020 Census confirmed their ages as 65 and older. Although outdoor pursuits are very popular, particularly fishing and golf, the city is also home to numerous museums, performing arts centers, malls, antique stores and restaurants specializing in local and international cuisine.

Assisted living facilities provide non-medical care to seniors with varying needs. Residents include relatively healthy people who choose to live in a senior community because it provides clean living spaces, healthy meals and daily opportunities to socialize with their peers. Other residents enjoy the same but get regular assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing. Fees can vary greatly between assisted living facilities, but you can expect to pay in the region of $3,975, which is the city’s median.

In this guide, you’ll find examples of costs for different types of senior care in Daytona Beach, as well as average assisted living costs in some nearby cities. There’s also a list of free senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Daytona Beach

The Bureau of Health Facility Regulation is the division of the Agency for Health Care Administration authorized to maintain Florida’s licensing program for senior care facilities and their owners. It has the authority to monitor facilities, conduct on-the-spot inspections and curtail or revoke licenses from facilities that fail to maintain acceptable standards of care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Daytona Beach

  • There are several well-respected hospitals in and around Daytona Beach, such as the nonprofit AdventHealth Daytona Beach, which is ranked among the top 20 in Florida and rated as high-performing in multiple categories, including colon cancer surgery and heart-related treatments. The Halifax Medical Center of Daytona Beach is a 563-bed facility providing all major surgeries and treatments, as well as having a 24/7 emergency room and critical care services.
  • Daytona Beach has an enviable average cost of living index of 85.7 that’s significantly lower than Florida’s 102.7, suggesting the city’s seniors get more for their dollar than most places in the state. Health care costs are slightly below Florida’s average, but notably below the norm for the country, so a senior in Daytona Beach is more likely to pay a little less for their health care.
  • The city’s health cost index of 95.3 given by Sperling’s BestPlaces cites Daytona Beach among the healthiest cities in Florida. Factors include shorter than average commute times and above-average air quality, which is mostly due to fresh winds coming in from the Atlantic.
  • Daytona Beach’s rainfall is above-average, resulting in hot and humid days during summer, where temperatures average 90 degrees. However, winter is much more comfortable, with less rain and temperatures hovering around 47 degrees. Consequently, the winter months are the most senior-friendly because temperatures rarely fall below freezing. 
  • Crime rates in Daytona Beach are high, with violent crime being more common than property crime. Certain neighborhoods skew the statistics of what is a generally safe city. Seniors considering assisted living but worried about crime may want to compare facilities in relatively low-crime areas. 
  • Votran Gold Service is a shared-ride bus service for frail older Volusia County residents and people with disabilities. Fares are $3 per one-way trip, with certified personal care attendants traveling for free. Buses operate between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, with limited services operating on Sundays.

Seniors thinking of retiring to one of Daytona Beach’s assisted living facilities should know their fees can differ considerably due to location and the services each provides. However, the city’s median fee is $3,975, which is below the state and national averages of $4,000 and $4,500, respectively. 

At $3,975 per month, Daytona Beach’s median fee compares favorably with the average for Florida and several surrounding cities. For example, seniors down the coast in Palm Bay commonly pay $4,461, while up the coast in Jacksonville, it’s $4,660. Inland cities typically have lower fees, such as Ocala, at $3,850, and Gainesville, at $2,350.

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Jacksonville

Palm Bay

Ocala

Gainesville

Assisted living facilities are the most affordable at $3,975 per month, while nursing homes cost more than double at $8,213 for a semiprivate room. However, it’s worth noting nursing homes provide near-hospital levels of care, while assisted living is mostly non-medical. The most affordable type of senior care is adult day health care, at $1,625, while home and home health care agencies both have an average fee of $4,576.

In-Home Care

Home Health Care

Adult Day Health Care

Assisted Living Facility

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

Note: Care cost data for Daytona Beach was not available, so data for the closest city, Deltona, was used instead.

Although room-and-board fees are not covered, Florida provides financial assistance for services at assisted living facilities through two state programs: Managed Long-term Care (MLTC) and Assistive Care Services. The MLTC plan does negotiate room-and-board rates on behalf of participants. 

Florida also provides optional state supplementation (OSS) for seniors receiving SSI payments to help with long-term care costs and the allows family supplementation without affecting Medicaid eligibility. 

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

Paying for Assisted Living in Daytona Beach

Seniors thinking of retiring to one of Daytona Beach’s assisted living facilities should know their fees can differ considerably due to location and the services each provides. However, the city’s median fee is $3,975, which is below the state and national averages of $4,000 and $4,500, respectively. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $3,975 per month, Daytona Beach’s median fee compares favorably with the average for Florida and several surrounding cities. For example, seniors down the coast in Palm Bay commonly pay $4,461, while up the coast in Jacksonville, it’s $4,660. Inland cities typically have lower fees, such as Ocala, at $3,850, and Gainesville, at $2,350.

Daytona Beach

$3,975

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Jacksonville

$4,660

Palm Bay

$4,461

Ocala

$3,850

Gainesville

$2,350

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities are the most affordable at $3,975 per month, while nursing homes cost more than double at $8,213 for a semiprivate room. However, it’s worth noting nursing homes provide near-hospital levels of care, while assisted living is mostly non-medical. The most affordable type of senior care is adult day health care, at $1,625, while home and home health care agencies both have an average fee of $4,576.

In-Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$3,975

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$8,213

Note: Care cost data for Daytona Beach was not available, so data for the closest city, Deltona, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Daytona Beach

Although room-and-board fees are not covered, Florida provides financial assistance for services at assisted living facilities through two state programs: Managed Long-term Care (MLTC) and Assistive Care Services. The MLTC plan does negotiate room-and-board rates on behalf of participants. 

Florida also provides optional state supplementation (OSS) for seniors receiving SSI payments to help with long-term care costs and the allows family supplementation without affecting Medicaid eligibility. 

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

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities 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 Daytona Beach

Seniors in Daytona Beach can access multiple free resources to help them deal with various issues and make their golden years less stressful. The resources listed here can help with legal problems, provide free medical equipment, make it easier for seniors to socialize together and deliver counseling services to those who served their country.

ResourceContactService
Council on Aging of Volusia County(386) 253-4700The Council on Aging of Volusia County has provided a wide range of services for the region's seniors for over half a century. These include managing multiple senior centers, with each enabling members to engage with their peers and participate in physically and mentally stimulating activities. There's also a home-delivered meal service for seniors who can't join the congregate dining option at a senior center, and chore services for those struggling with housekeeping. The organization also helps unpaid caregivers through its respite care service.
Daytona Beach Vet Center(386) 366-6600Daytona Beach Vet Center provides free non-medical services for vets, their spouses and their children. These include one-on-one and group counseling for those dealing with depression, PTSD and bereavement. The Center can also refer vets affected by military sexual trauma and substance abuse, as well as those who may need medical services provided by the VA Orlando Health Care System.
Community Legal Services(800) 405-1417Community Legal Services is a well-established not-for-profit law firm committed to ensuring society's more vulnerable members, such as seniors on low incomes, get access to quality legal advice and support. There's no cost for the firm's services, which cover many aspects of civil law, including issues of receiving government benefits, power of attorney, refusal of health coverage due to age and reverse mortgage foreclosures. The firm can also help with issues unrelated to age, such as consumer debt, identity theft and food assistance.
Easterseals Equipment Loan Closet(877) 255-4568Easterseals is a nonprofit operating statewide that manages a medical equipment loan closet from its Daytona Beach office. The program supports seniors on low incomes who would struggle to pay for durable medical equipment, such as a wheelchair, rollator walker with a seat or a folding walker. Other equipment for use indoors is also available, although subject to donations from benefactors. Loans can be for short and long terms and are free of charge, although the organization asks for a donation to support the program.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach 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

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