Home Helpers
14142 Magnolia Glen Circle , Orlando, FL, 32828
"Create a Customized Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle! Live life your way in the comfort of your home with Home Helpers! From a few hours a..."
READ MOREAs a city that scores high in the Caring.com 2022 Senior Living report, Orlando, Florida has many perks for its older residents. Affordable housing costs, high water quality, excellent air quality and good patient satisfaction with health care are all benefits for Orlando seniors. AdventHealth Orlando is one of those health care options and ranks as high performing in senior care. The cultural amenities, including the world-famous theme parks and the pleasant climate, also appeal to retirees. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates an average cost for home care of $4,767 a month. Orlando-based home health care, which includes medical care from registered nurses or therapists, has the same average cost.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Orlando area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
14142 Magnolia Glen Circle , Orlando, FL, 32828
"Create a Customized Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle! Live life your way in the comfort of your home with Home Helpers! From a few hours a..."
READ MORE3800 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 200, Orlando, FL, 32837
"Spring Hills Home Care Services, a division of Spring Hills Senior Communities, emerged from wanting to meet the needs of seniors who want t..."
READ MORE10038 Vista Laguna Dr, Orlando, FL, 32825
1221 Lee Road, Suite 206, Orlando, FL, 32810
1907 Waldo St, Orlando, FL, 32837
1040 Woodcock Rd, Suite 222, Orlando, FL, 32803
"As the needs of our loved one’s change, most of us will struggle with striking the right balance between respecting their independence and m..."
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5178 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
5323 Millenia Lakes Blvd., Suite 300, Orlando, FL, 32839
"We are committed to providing high quality, client-centered and affordable Home Care services to our clients to assist them to lead dignifie..."
READ MORE1452 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32805
"Home Healthcare Agencies Home health agencies provide skilled medical care in your home. Doctors prescribe home healthcare when someone n..."
READ MORE14 S. Summerlin Ave,, Orlando, FL, 32801
1901 W. Colonial Dr. suite 7, Orlando, FL, 32805
830 North John Young ParkwaySuite 824D, Orlando, FL, 32818
6314 Kingspointe Pkwy Suite 1, Orlando, FL, 32819
" Our company was created to ensure that we are providing the best level of care for our families. We have a Caregiver school where we trai..."
READ MORE5300 S. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32809
"Ability Homecare is dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults and seniors. We offer a full range of comprehensive, non-medical h..."
READ MORE1331 banbridge drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34758
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READ MORE5401 S Kirkman Rd Suite #217 B, Orlando, FL, 32819
"Elite Caregivers United, LLC is a fully licensed and accredited home care agency located in beautiful Orlando, FL. We are bonded and insured..."
READ MORE2841 Windsor Heights St, Deltona, FL, 32738
"When It Comes To Lifestyles, We've Got You Covered Amari Trenellbre Lifestyle Mgt., LLC., stands out in our field by offering a cost effi..."
READ MORE1201 S Orlando Ave Suite 380, Winter Park, FL, 32789
Affordability is one reason retirees choose Orlando, and home care here is about $200 cheaper than national averages. In the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Orlando’s home care costs are equal to Florida’s average. To the west, in the Lakeland area, the price drops nearly $200 a month, and seniors in Miami pay just $4,195 a month. In Port St. Lucie, the average is about $100 cheaper at $4,671.
Orlando
$4,767
Florida
$4,767
The United States
$4,957
Miami
$4,195
Lakeland
$4,576
Port St. Lucie
$4,671
Home care is just one long-term care option available to Orlando seniors. Both home care and home health care average $4,767 a month. Those who want the most affordable option may choose adult day health care, which has a median monthly cost of $1,463. On the reverse side, care in a nursing home in a semiprivate room is the most costly at $8,060. Assisted living works well for seniors who need some care but not full nursing care. It averages $4,000 monthly.
Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,463
Assisted Living
$4,000
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Living at home as an older adult can be challenging, but the Orlando area has several resources designed to help seniors maintain their independence. Through these government and nonprofit groups, older adults can get help with utility assistance, meals, home repairs and more to help them stay comfortable at home.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Orlando Area Senior Centers | (407) 836-6200 | The Orange County Parks and recreation department operates two senior centers in Orlando. These locations provide opportunities for seniors to socialize through game rooms, fitness rooms and educational or social programs. It costs just $10 a year to be a member. |
Housing Rehabilitation Program | (407) 246-2708 | The Housing Rehabilitation Program offers up to $15,000 in grant money to Orlando city residents who need help to improve their homes' safety. Seniors living in homes that need repair can utilize this program to fund them. It's available to homeowners within the city limits who live in single-family homes. |
Senior Resource Alliance | (407) 514-1800 | The Senior Resource Alliance helps older adults in Orlando and Orange County access services on the state and federal levels. This is the Aging and Disability Resource Center that serves Orlando. The Alliance operates the elder abuse hotline, elder hotline and SHINE Medicare counseling service for the area. |
Orange County Limited Income Senior PLUS Exemption | (407) 836-5044 | Seniors living in Orange County may qualify to receive the Limited Income Senior PLUS an exemption on their property taxes. This exemption is available to low-income households age 65 and older and who own their homes. Approved applicants receive a discount on their Orange County general taxes. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.