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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lantana, FL for 2024

Located on Florida's picturesque east coast, Lantana is a historic village with great beaches and fishing spots. The town is home to just over 12,000 people and has a higher-than-average population of seniors, at 19.1%. It's popular with seniors because of its sunny weather, affordability and natural beauty. The town also offers easy access to health care through HCA Florida JFK Hospital, a full-service medical center with an emergency room and cancer care program. The center has been recognized for excellence in orthopedic surgery, cardiology and joint replacement.

Lantana seniors can choose between a variety of assisted living communities with amenities such as pools, salons and gaming areas. These communities have staff available 24/7 who help residents with personal care, daily chores and meal preparation. They also provide physical and social activities to support resident wellness. In Lantana, assisted living costs $4,385 monthly according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, which is more than Florida's average but less than the national norm of $4,500.

Seniors can use this guide to learn more about the cost of assisted living in Lantana, some of the benefits of living in the city and some of the area's resources for older adults. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lantana

In Florida, assisted living communities are overseen by the state's Agency for Health Care Administration. This body is responsible for conducting regular inspections to ensure that senior care communities in Florida are in compliance with state welfare laws. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lantana

  • The cost of living in Lantana is 8.1 points higher than the national benchmark. However, utility prices in the city are a little below average. Housing costs are also a little below average, which contributes to a lower average assisted living cost than that in the rest of the nation.
  • The whole state of Florida is a member of the AARP's Age-Friendly Network. This means that state leaders have committed to creating economic and social opportunities as well as fair access to infrastructure for the aging population. 
  • Lantana has accessible health care, with an average of 254 physicians per 100,000 people. This is higher than the U.S. average, which comes to 210 per 100,000. Additionally, local health care costs are 4.7% lower than the nationwide average. 
  • On a 100-point scale, Lantana's water quality is 25 points below average. However, the air quality in Lantana is 20 points above the U.S. median score of 58 points. This may make the city a good place to live for people who have respiratory or cardiac health conditions. 
  • Lantana gets no snow in the winter, which can help seniors with limited mobility to get around more easily. The city does get more rain than average, at 62 inches per year compared to 38 inches nationally, but residents may appreciate the abundance of sunny days; on average, Lantana gets 25 more sunny days per year than the national average of 205. 
  • Florida has no state income tax, making Lantana an affordable place to live for many people on fixed incomes. Additionally, the state has no estate or inheritance taxes.  

Paying for Assisted Living in Lantana

In Lantana, assisted living costs an average of $4,385 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The average cost of living in Lantana is 9.6% higher than Florida's statewide norm but 2.6% less than the national average. Further up the coast, costs in Sebastian are much more affordable, averaging $3,350 per month. Seniors can also find lower assisted living prices in the central city of Gainesville, where rates average $2,350 per month, or 46.4% less than those in Lantana. Conversely, at $5,300 on average, some of the highest costs in the state can be found in Naples. 

Lantana

$4,385

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Gainesville

$2,350

Naples

$5,300

Sebastian

$3,350

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

It may be worthwhile for seniors to consider the costs and services included in other types of long-term care. In-home care is 4.3% more affordable than assisted living, while the cost of home health care is on par with that of assisted living, averaging $4,385. For those looking to save money, adult day care provides a 65.4% savings compared to assisted living at only $1,517 per month, although that rate doesn't include housing. On the other hand, nursing homes are the most expensive type of long-term care with the most intensive services, averaging $9,019 for a semiprivate room.  

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,385

Nursing Home Facility (semi private room)

$9,019

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lantana

The state of Florida offers a couple of waiver programs to help eligible seniors pay for an assisted living facility. The Managed long-term care program provides payments for semi-private and shared apartments in facilities with a standard license. The assistive care services help pay for services in assisted living facilities and licensed adult family homes. An individual may qualify for both or one of the programs. Family supplementation is permitted.

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 Lantana

Lantana 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 Lantana, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lantana

Lantana 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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Lorraine

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

Review of Meridian At Lantana

My friend seems very happy at Meridian at Lantana. He's adjusting well and the staff is very, very nice, and the food is wonderful. He has a full bedroom with a full living room and a kitchen...

Provider response

Hi Lorraine, thank you for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Meridian at Lantana. We appreciate it and hope to be of service to you again in the future. Take care!

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Richard

I visited this facility

Review of Cherry Oak Palm Beach County ALF

Cherry Oak Palm Beach County ALF was an excellent place. I spoke to a fellow named Riley, and he was wonderful. He was completely honest with me. He said they have 70 to 80 rooms and they're fixing...

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Lea

I visited this facility

Review of Meridian At Lantana

We toured Meridian At Lantana. I thought their facilities were really nice and more modern. They were new, and they even told us they renovated last summer. I liked the new facility. I didn't like...

Provider response

As you are touring senior living communities and considering the types of amenities that will work as a possible future resident. We thank you for the compliments about our staff. We strive to...

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