Helping Hands Assisted Living Facility
913 Alecon Drive, Orlando, FL, 32808
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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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.
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 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
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Seminole County Committee on Aging | (407) 665-0000 | On 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) 665-2300 | The 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) 963-5337 | The 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) 571-8462 | The 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. |
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.
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