The Palms Alf Corp
8487 Nw 34Th Manor, Sunrise, FL, 33351
Seniors who want to maintain their independence but need a helping hand readily available may choose assisted living. These residential care facilities are staffed with trained caregivers who assist with daily living activities such as grooming and mobility. Facilities also offer a range of services for worry-free living, including meals and snacks served daily, transportation services and social and recreational activities. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Davie pay approximately $3,500 per month for assisted living, which is affordable compared to state and national averages and may make the city financially feasible for those with limited incomes. Â
This guide breaks down the benefits and drawbacks of living in Davie, as well as the cost of local senior care services. It also highlights some of the programs and agencies available to help older adults obtain the care they need.Â
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READ MOREIn Davie, as in the rest of Florida, assisted living facilities are licensed and monitored by the Agency for Health Care Administration. This agency enforces rules and regulations to ensure a high standard of care for residents and conducts background checks on prospective employees.
Davie is among the most affordable cities in the nation for assisted living. On average, local facilities charge $3,500 per month for services. This is $200 less than the Florida median of $3,700 and $800 less than the national median of $4,300. Â
While Florida tends to be an economical option for assisted living, local care fees vary considerably by region. Davie is among the cheaper options in the state at $3,500 per month, but those seeking even more budget-friendly cities may consider the Tampa area, where rates come in at $3,225. The Naples area and The Villages have higher care fees than the national average at $4,550 and $4,950 per month, respectively. Tallahassee is the most expensive option in Florida at $5,506 per month. Â
Davie
$3,500
Florida
$3,700
The United States
$4,300
Naples Area
$4,550
The Villages
$4,950
Tallahassee
$5,506
Tampa Area
$3,225
At $3,500 per month, assisted living is among the more affordable senior care options and the most affordable residential care option in Davie. Those who obtain services in their own homes pay $3,623 for homemaker services and $3,813 for specialized home health aide services. Adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,300 per month, and nursing homes charge the highest rates of $9,095 for shared rooms and $10,418 for private rooms.  Â
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Home Health Aide
$4,433
Adult Day Health Care
$1,408
Assisted Living Facility
$4,150
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,638
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,885
Note: Â Care cost data for Davie was not available, so data for the closest city, Miami Area, was used instead. Â
Residents of assisted living facilities in Davie 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.
Seniors in Davie can reach out to local nonprofit agencies and programs for one-on-one assistance with obtaining information, advice and advocacy services. The following resources include organizations that help seniors make informed decisions regarding their care, including options for supplementing assisted living services or paying monthly fees.  Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Adult & Senior Programs | (954) 327-3941 | Davie’s Adult & Senior Programs are held at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center and provide a range of social and recreational activities for seniors, including age-friendly fitness classes, jewelry-making classes, bingo, quilting and card and board games. The center also has free options counseling for older adults and can help members connect with community-based services. |
Area Agency on Aging of Broward County | (954) 745-9779 | The Area Agency on Aging provides programs to supplement what seniors receive in assisted living, including congregate meals, nonemergency medical transportation, health and wellness classes, and options counseling. The agency also has social and recreational programs through several local senior centers, including one about 7 miles away in Pembroke Pines. |
Veterans Services | (954) 357-6765 | The county’s Veterans Services Division helps veterans obtain benefits that may cover assisted living expenses, including pensions and Aid and Attendance. The office can also screen individuals for VA health care and veterans’ home placement, which can reduce out-of-pocket medical and care expenses. |
Legal Aid Service of Broward County | (954) 765-8950 | Legal Aid Services of Broward County is a nonprofit legal agency that advocates on behalf of older adults and provides advice and representation to those aged 60 and over. This office can help seniors resolve issues such as Social Security overpayment and denied Medicare claims. It can also help assisted living residents handle problems related to intake and discharge procedures, care planning and quality of care. |
SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | SHINE is a statewide program that provides free, confidential health insurance options counseling for seniors. At sites throughout the Davie region, older adults can meet with trained SHINE volunteers who provide unbiased information on Medicare benefits, private health insurance options and long-term care insurance. |
Davie-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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Julia
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Review of Caring Village of Davie
Caring Village of Davie was like a small house that was converted. It was like a locked-door situation where there was just a nurse and an aide. It didn't seem to fit our needs. They didn't seem to...
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Faye
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Review of Caring Village of Davie
The person who gave us the tour at Caring Village of Davie was very nice and very informative, but the community is very small and very cramped. It is not someplace I would go, but somebody else...
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Jacqueline
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Review of Caring Village of Davie
I toured the Caring Village of Davie. They opened the door for me, and I was able to walk around. The place wasn't all that nice and clean, I guess they weren't expecting me, like they said. I was...