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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Worth, FL for 2024

The sunny city of Lake Worth features high access to health care, very good air quality and local amenities such as an active senior center, making it a prime retirement destination. Of its 42,000 residents, seniors make up over 15% of the population, promoting a social environment and access to community-based services. Residents in this city don’t pay income taxes at the state level, which may help older adults pay for local assisted living services.

Seniors in Lake Worth who need help with daily living activities may be good candidates for assisted living. These residential facilities don’t provide the same level of care as nursing homes, but they offer help with personal care activities such as bathing, eating and dressing. Assisted living facilities also provide convenient services such as daily meals, snacks, recreational activities, and housekeeping. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in the Lake Worth region pay $4,385 per month for care, which is a little high compared to Florida’s median but competitive compared to the nation as a whole.

This guide provides more information on long-term care costs in Lake Worth as well as information on nonprofit agencies and programs that serve seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lake Worth

Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration oversees and licenses assisted living facilities in Lake Worth and the rest of the state. This agency publishes the rules assisted living facilities must follow, including those related to building requirements, meal services and scope of care. It also fields and investigates reports regarding abuse or neglect.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lake Worth

  • Florida doesn’t have a state income tax, enabling seniors to retain a larger portion of their retirement income, and it doesn’t impose an estate or inheritance tax. This may provide substantial financial savings for older adults relocating to the state for assisted living. 
  • There are about 254 doctors per capita in the Lake Worth region, which is a little higher than the national average of 210, and health care costs for services such as hospital stays and dental care fall below the national median. There are over three dozen hospitals located within driving distance, including HCA Florida JFK Hospital in Atlantis and Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach, providing easy access to medical services for those in assisted living.  
  • Lake Worth’s weather is warm year-round, and the city has six months in which temperatures are in the 70- to 85-degree range. Summers are very humid and warm with high temperatures around 90 degrees, but winters are comfortable with daytime temperatures in the 70s. To help residents stay cool year-round, assisted living facilities typically have individual climate control in residents’ apartments as well as indoor recreational activities.  
  • The cost of living in Lake Worth is a bit higher than the national median but roughly on par with the rest of Florida. Housing costs are low here, however, and may result in more competitive assisted living rates. 
  • Lake Worth’s high crime rates may make assisted living a good option for older adults who’d otherwise live alone. According to a crime index based on FBI statistics, the city scores 62.3 for violent crime and 70.1 for property crime, which is considerably higher than state and national scores of 22.7 and 35.4, respectively.  
  • Lake Worth has very good air quality, making it a good option for seniors with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD or heart disease. The American Lung Association gives the region the highest scores possible across the three pollution types it measures, including ozone, 24-hour particle pollution and annual particle pollution.  

Paying for Assisted Living in Lake Worth

Assisted living facilities in Lake Worth charge approximately $4,385 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Lake Worth pay an estimated $4,385 per month for assisted living, making this a moderately priced option for care. By comparison, in the United States, care costs are a little higher at $4,500, and in Florida, care costs are lower at $4,000. Lakeland rates are over $1,000 lower than in Lake Worth at $3,300 per month. In North Port, rates exceed the state median at $4,145. Seniors in Jacksonville pay $4,660 per month for services, and in The Villages, care costs are the highest recorded in the state at $5,208. 

Lake Worth

$4,385

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Lakeland

$3,300

North Port

$4,145

Jacksonville

$4,660

The Villages

$5,208

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Lake Worth seniors in assisted living pay $4,385 per month for services. Older adults who obtain this level of care in their own homes pay $4,195 for home care, and home health care rates are in line with assisted living costs at $4,385. Adult day health care costs $1,517 per month, and nursing homes charge $9,019 for shared rooms.

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,385

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$9,019

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lake Worth

The state of Florida provides eligible seniors with financial assistance from the Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC). Additionally, Florida covers specific services in ALFs with a standard or specialty license under a statewide 1915(b)(c) MLTC program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Florida

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Lake Worth

The Lake Worth region has several independent, nonprofit organizations and programs to help older adults access the information and services they need. The following table highlights resources such as the local senior center, the Area Agency on Aging and the county’s veterans’ benefits office to help seniors obtain services that promote their financial stability and quality of life. 

ResourceContactService
Mid County Senior Center(561) 357-7100Lake Worth is home to a county-run senior center. At this location, older adults participate in a range of activities including book clubs, creative writing courses, table games and fitness classes. The center also has health education classes and screenings, including blood pressure clinics and the Health and Safety Fair.
Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast(561) 684-5885The Area Agency on Aging administers a variety of programs to those in Lake Worth and the surrounding area. It operates a free helpline where older adults can speak with an information specialist to get help with finding community-based services to meet their needs.
Palm Beach Vet Center(561) 422-1201The Palm Beach Vet Center is operated by the federal VA to provide benefits counseling and assistance to older veterans and their families. At this location, seniors can get help with obtaining veterans’ benefits such as pensions and Aid and Attendance, which can reduce out-of-pocket assisted living expenses.
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County(561) 655-8944The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County provides in-person and over-the-phone civil legal assistance to those aged 60 and over in the Lake Worth region. Seniors can contact this nonprofit organization for help with navigating public benefits and understanding assisted living contracts.
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 831-0404The state’s long-term care ombudsman program has volunteers and staff members who educate those in assisted living facilities on their rights and help them obtain the services in their care plans and report instances of abuse or neglect. The ombudsman can also help seniors find ways to pay for assisted living.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lake Worth

Lake Worth Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Florida

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