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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Altamonte Springs, FL for 2024

Altamonte Springs is a diverse resort community situated in east-central Florida’s Seminole County, about 25 miles from the Atlantic coast. This suburban city is located  just north of Orlando, so Disney World and SeaWorld are only about 30 minutes away when the grandkids come to visit. While its mild winters have attracted snowbirds to the area for many years, Altamonte Springs also makes a great retirement destination. About 6,650 of the city’s roughly 46,200 residents are aged 65 or older.  

Seniors who wish to remain independent but need some assistance with everyday tasks, personal care and housekeeping services find what they need in assisted living facilities. These homelike communities provide personalized supportive services in a safe, secure setting. The average cost of assisted living in Altamonte Springs is $3,700 per month, which is the same as the state average but lower than the national median.

This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Altamonte Springs, including cost comparisons with nearby cities and alternate senior care options. It also lists some benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Altamonte Springs and available aging-related resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Altamonte Springs

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Division of Health Quality Assurance oversees long-term care facilities statewide, including licensing and regulating assisted living communities. The Bureau of Field Operations performs on-site surveys, and the Orlando Field Office is responsible for monitoring assisted living facilities in Seminole County, including those in Altamonte Springs.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Altamonte Springs

  • The cost of living in Altamonte Springs is lower than the national average by about 3%, and it’s about 5.5% lower than the state average. Grocery and health care costs in the city are slightly below the national averages, and housing is nearly 15% lower.
  • Altamonte Springs’ violent crime ranking is 16.6 compared to the national average of 22.7 and the state average of 23.4. Crime rates are scored on a scale of one to 100, with one being the best. Property crime in Altamonte Springs is higher than the state and national averages.
  • Retirees in Florida benefit from living in a tax-friendly state. Florida doesn’t charge a state income tax, so retirees won’t pay taxes on their Social Security benefits and other retirement income.
  • In Seminole County, seniors pay 6% state sales tax and 1% county tax for a combined sales tax rate of 7%. Although this is relatively average compared to rates nationwide, it’s higher than 84.5% of other Florida cities and counties, but groceries and prescriptions are tax-exempt.
  • Seniors needing physical rehabilitation or assistive technology may benefit from services at Altamonte Springs’ Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. The city doesn’t have a local general medical hospital, but Altamonte Springs’ proximity to Orlando means there’s one close by. Top-rated AdventHealth Orlando is only about six miles away and is regionally ranked the number-one hospital in Orlando and number three in Florida. It’s also nationally ranked in three adult specialties and rated as high-performing in six adult specialties and 16 procedures or conditions.
  • Altamonte Springs has a rainy climate and receives an average of 53 inches of rainfall annually compared to the national average of 38 inches, but it doesn’t get any snow. Although summers can get hot and very humid, winters are extremely mild, scoring a nine out of 10 on the comfort index, with 10 being the best. The average overnight wintertime low in January is 47 degrees.

Paying for Assisted Living in Altamonte Springs

According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Altamonte Springs is $3,700 per month, which mirrors the statewide average. However, it’s lower than the national average by $600 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The rate paid in Altamonte Springs matches the Florida average, but it’s lower than what seniors pay in surrounding cities. The average in Lakeland ($3,945) is $245 higher, and the cost in Deltona ($4,050) averages $350 more. The local cost is also $400 less than Palm Bay’s average of $4,100 per month, and a whopping $1,250 lower than the $4,950 paid in The Villages.

Altamonte Springs

$3,700

Florida

$3,700

The United States

$4,300

Lakeland

$3,945

Deltona

$4,050

Palm Bay

$4,100

The Villages

$4,950

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors wanting to compare other senior care options to assisted living will find that adult day health care is generally the cheapest. In Altamonte Springs, it runs about $1,408 per month. Receiving care at home costs an average of $3,813 for either homemaker or home health aide services. The highest-cost option is care provided in nursing home facilities, which runs about $9,125 for semiprivate rooms and $9,703 for private rooms.

Homemaker Services

$3,813

Home Health Aide

$3,813

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$3,700

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$9,703

Note: Data for Altamonte Springs was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Orlando, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Altamonte Springs

Residents of assisted living facilities in Altamonte Springs may be eligible for financial assistance through the Medicaid Long Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver. Additional funding may also be available for the Optional State Supplement for seniors who receive Social Security income.

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living 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 Altamonte Springs

There are a variety of programs available to Altamonte Springs residents that promote the well-being and quality of life of older adults. This list provides details on free resources available to seniors residing in assisted living communities.   

ResourceContactService
Seminole County Committee on Aging(407) 665-0000On the Seminole County Committee on Aging website, residents of Altamonte Springs can find information and links to resources that provide aging-related services, including legal assistance, the Department of Elder Affairs and area senior centers.
Seminole County Veterans' Services Office(407) 665-2300The Veterans’ Services Office in Seminole County has certified service officers on staff who can assist senior veterans with accessing the benefits they've earned through their military service. VSOs can help seniors file claims with the VA to obtain benefits that may help pay for assisted living care, such as pensions and supplemental Aid and Attendance payments. Assistance is also available to veterans' survivors and dependents.
Senior Resource Alliance(800) 963-5337The SRA is a private nonprofit corporation that acts as the Area Agency on Aging of Central Florida and the Aging and Disability Resource Center for four central Florida counties, including Seminole County. It helps seniors aged 60 or older access beneficial resources, such as the Elder Helpline, health and wellness programs and Medicare counseling through the SHINE program.
Seniors Vs. Crime Program(407) 571-8462The Altamonte Springs Police Department's Seniors Vs. Crime program trains older adults as “senior sleuths” and installs them in the COPS Center storefront at the Altamonte Mall. Senior sleuths talk with other seniors to help reduce their fear or embarrassment of being victimized or taken advantage of. Trained sleuths may also help senior victims with civil complaints and recovering lost money.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Altamonte Springs

Altamonte Springs-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities 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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