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Assisted Living Communities in De Land, FL
DeLand sits within the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metropolitan Area and covers about...
18 square miles, where assisted living communities operate. These facilities, as well as the residences in adjacent cities, set monthly rates at around $4,000 in 2024. This rate offers substantial savings over the Florida median of $4,750 and the national norm of $5,350.
You can learn more about these assisted living facilities through our directory, which contains 1841 reviews reviews. On average, reviewers score local facilities at 4.4 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
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Rosalie
5.0
Review of Grand Villa of DeLand
I visited Grand Villa of DeLand's assisted living facility for my father. It's suitable for him. It's one building; it has all that he needs, and it's very friendly. It has different levels of care...
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Rosalie
5.0
Review of Blue Palms Senior Living of Deland
I visited the assisted living section of Blue Palms Senior Living of Deland. It was a facility, and the food was good. The concern I had was that there were a lot of different buildings and for my...
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AnneMarie
5.0
Review of Grand Villa of DeLand
My friend was in the Grand Villa of DeLand for seven months. We called that a resort because it had a swimming pool, a nice little store, a beauty shop, and a dining room. The dining room had cute...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that DeLand’s assisted living facilities charge monthly fees of around $4,000. This rate falls $750 below the state median and compares favorably to costs in many nearby cities. For example, in Palm Bay and Jacksonville, facilities charge roughly $4,748 and $5,350, respectively, and in Gainesville, rates run even higher at about $8,055.
DeLand
$4,000
Florida
$4,750
The United States
$5,350
Palm Bay
$4,748
Orlando
$3,823
Gainesville
$8,055
Jacksonville
$5,350
Paying for Assisted Living in DeLand, FL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in DeLand
Residents of assisted living facilities in DeLand 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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
The cost of assisted living in DeLand falls near $4,000 per month, making it the most economical senior care solution surveyed in the city. By contrast, seniors pay around $5,625 for in-home care and about $6,197 for home health care. Nursing home rates run even higher, more than doubling assisted living costs at roughly $10,494.
In-Home Care
$5,625
Home Health Care
$6,197
Assisted Living Facility
$4,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,494
Note: Since data for DeLand is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Deltona, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in DeLand
Residents of assisted living facilities in DeLand enjoy access to many senior-oriented services, which are funded by a combination of federal and state grants, donations and tax dollars. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies offer resources such as long-term care advocates, medical equipment loans and age-appropriate volunteering opportunities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Activity Centers | (386) 253-4700 | Volusia County is home to four senior activity centers operated by the Council on Aging of Volusia County. At the centers, seniors can play games, participate in group exercise classes, listen to educational presentations and attend art classes. Three senior centers double as neighborhood dining sites where seniors can socialize over coffee and beverages and enjoy nutritious lunches. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (386) 226-7846 | Administered by the state's Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program assigns an ombudsman to 16 district offices throughout Florida. The ombudsman protects residents of assisted living facilities from mistreatment. Ombudsmen visit long-term care facilities, where they identify and resolve the concerns of residents and educate seniors about their rights as assisted living community residents. Seniors in DeLand can relay complaints to the First Coast South district office during regular business hours. |
| Easterseals Equipment Loan Closet | (386) 944-7822 | The Easterseals Equipment Loan Closet lends new and gently used medical equipment to seniors in DeLand at no charge. Most types of durable medical equipment are available through the program, including shower chairs, collator walkers, canes and crutches. |
| AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (407) 625-6010 | Orlando-based Volunteers for Community Impact runs the local AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, which gives seniors high-impact volunteering opportunities in the health, education and food security sectors. Before accepting assignments, volunteers must undergo training provided by Volunteers for Community Impact. |
| Florida Rural Legal Services | (888) 582-3410 | Founded in 1966, Florida Rural Legal Services is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal help to seniors in Volusia County. Elder law attorneys create powers of attorney, manage assisted living costs and draft living wills. Other areas covered include guardianship, estate planning and financial representation. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in DeLand
DeLand-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.
