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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Winter Garden, FL for 2024

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Paying for Home Care in Winter Garden, FL

The Cost of Home Care in Winter Garden, FL

Winter Garden seniors pay a median monthly rate of $4,004 for in-home care, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This runs well below the respective state and national medians of $5,625 and $5,720. It also compares favorably to rates in several nearby communities, including Deltona, where agencies charge about $1,600 more for care, and North Port, where the median rate comes to $6,673.

Winter Garden

$4,004

Florida

$5,625

United States

$5,720

Deltona

$5,625

Tampa

$4,957

North Port

$6,673

Sebastian

$5,148

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Winter Garden, FL

Winter Garden seniors pay about $4,004 monthly for in-home care. By contrast, those who need skilled nursing at home pay around $5,911 for home health care, and those with 24-hour medical needs pay about $9,201 for nursing home care. However, adult day health care costs less at roughly $1,322.

Home Care

$4,004

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,322

Assisted Living Facility

$3,823

Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)

$9,201

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

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Winter Garden, FL

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.

Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.

Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.

Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.

Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.

Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Winter Garden, FL

Seniors who opt to age in place in Winter Garden can access a wide range of free and low-cost services designed to promote health, wellness and safety among older adults. These resources include home meal delivery programs, home accessibility upgrades and elder law services. 

ResourceContactService
Center for Independent Living(407) 623-1070The Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities who live in Orange, Osceola or Seminole county. CIL offers a number of programs to help promote independence and community inclusion, including Foundations to Freedom. This program provides participants with customized home accessibility modifications and durable medical equipment to help older adults age in place.
Meals on Wheels(407) 292-0177 Meals on Wheels is a low-cost prepared meal delivery service for seniors aged 60 and older who struggle to shop for groceries and prepare their own meals due to temporary or permanent disability. Hot lunchtime meals are delivered by volunteer drivers every weekday, and subsidies are available for low-income seniors who need help paying for their meals. Participants can enroll in Meals on Wheels on an ongoing basis or through the Emergency Meals program, which provides 30 days of meal delivery service to seniors who have recently been discharged from a healthcare facility. 
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida(800) 405-1417 Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida is a nonprofit legal services agency. Low-income seniors who need legal advice and assistance with civil law matters, such as access to public benefits and health care, housing or preparing an advanced directive, can call the agency's HELPLine.
Orange County Veterans Services(407) 836-8990Winter Garden seniors who are veterans, dependents or survivors can contact Orange County Veterans Services for help with navigating the VA benefits system. Staff can also provide assistance with transportation to VA medical clinics, help vets obtain their service records and provide referrals to local community service agencies.
Orange County Housing Rehabilitation Program(407) 836-5150 The Orange County Housing Rehabilitation program helps low-income homeowners complete outstanding home repairs. To qualify for assistance through this program, homeowners must have owned and occupied their home for at least one year, meet income limits and require home repairs related to health and safety or code violations.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care
Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

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.

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Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs
Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs

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Review of BrightStar Care Orlando NE / SW

I couldn't work without them. They are good at communicating. The caregivers are consistent and well-trained. They are a trustworthy company.

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Judy7

I am a current client of this provider

Review of BrightStar Care Orlando NE / SW

My mom is using BrightStar Care. I'm very happy with the service they provide. They're keeping my mother safe so she doesn't fall anymore. The caregiver is very nice and we have a very good...

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James_1

I am a current client of this provider

Review of BrightStar Care Orlando NE / SW

The service allows me to get out a little bit, and it's good for my wife because she has somebody to talk to. The agency talks to us and keeps us informed. They let me know of things to expect in...

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