Global Homecare Angels (AHI Group) - Lantana, FL
301 E. Ocean Avenue Suite #3 , Lantana, FL, 33462
Based on Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report, Palm Beach, Florida, ranks second overall in health care for seniors in the state. The cost of living in Palm Beach is slightly higher than both the state and national averages, but health care and housing here tends to be comparatively affordable. The city gets approximately 238 sunny days per year, and winters are mild with lows around 56 degrees. Good Samaritan Hospital is located in the downtown area and provides emergency treatment and care services ranging from cardiovascular to orthopedics.
Seniors can receive in-home help with personal care at $4,761 per month. Those who require medical assistance might choose home health care instead.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Palm Beach 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.
301 E. Ocean Avenue Suite #3 , Lantana, FL, 33462
801 Northpoint Pkwy #78 , West Palm Beach, FL, 33407
2550 Okeechobee Blvd Suite C , West Palm Beach, FL, 33409
3329 S Congress Ave Ste A #147 , Palm Springs, FL, 33461
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READ MOREData compiled from the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that home care in Palm Beach costs around $4,671 per month. The state average is $4,767 and the national average is $4,957 per month. Sebring has the same cost as the state average, while Miami residents pay roughly $500 less than those in Palm Beach with a cost of $4,195. Sebastian seniors pay the most at $5,100 per month.
Palm Beach
$4,671
Florida
$4,767
The United States
$4,957
Sebastian
$5,100
Sebring
$4,767
Miami
$4,195
Throughout the region, senior care varies in cost from $1,517 per month for adult day health to $8,164 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home. Assisted living communities have an approximate cost of $3,763, while home care and home health is $4,671 per month. Home care includes non-clinical assistance, while home health care includes light medical services.
Home Care
$4,671
Home Health Care
$4,671
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$3,763
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,164
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.
Palm Beach caters to older adults with a wide range of programs and services that address their overall quality of life. These resources come from both private agencies and government entities and are available at little to no cost.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) of Palm Beach County | (561) 233-3606 | SHIP helps seniors and low-income families make needed repairs on their homes that address health and safety issues. The maximum award is $50,000. To qualify, the property value must not exceed $352,000 and seniors must meet the income requirements, which are based on the federal poverty level. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the amount of funds that are available. |
Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program | (561) 355-4792 | LIHEAP helps provide financial assistance to seniors who are facing disconnection on their utility bills. The program makes payments directly to the utility company on behalf of the homeowner, and applications may be submitted once per year. |
Palm Beach County Weatherization Assistance Program | (305) 245-7738 | The Palm Beach County WAP helps seniors improve the energy efficiency of their homes to lower heating and cooling bills. Repairs and upgrades include installing attic insulation, repairing siding, floors and roofs. It may also replace wood windows, doors and HVAC systems. |
Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches | (561) 802-6979 | Meals on Wheels is a national program that helps address hunger in older adults. Volunteers deliver hot meals Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays, and may deliver frozen meals that can be heated at night and on weekends. Meals on Wheels volunteers also check to see if individuals who live alone are OK and can provide companionship. |
Palm Beach County Homestead Exemption | (561) 355-2881 | The homestead exemption program lowers the evaluated property value for seniors to help reduce their annual property tax bill. In Palm Beach and the state of Florida, the bill reduces the amount by $25,000 on property that is evaluated at $50,000 or more. |
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.