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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Longwood, FL for 2024

Longwood is a small community in the Orlando metropolitan area with about 17,000 residents, nearly a fifth of whom are seniors. This age-friendly city offers high access to health care facilities and world-class recreational and cultural amenities, making it a prime retirement destination for active seniors. Residents enjoy warm weather throughout the year, and Florida’s lack of state income taxes helps to support financial security throughout retirement.

Longwood also has several high-quality assisted living facilities for seniors seeking a worry-free lifestyle. These facilities provide nonmedical services, such as meal preparation, help with personal care, recreational activities and housekeeping, and many feature apartment-style units for exceptional privacy and comfort. Additionally, some facilities have pet-friendly policies and convenient on-site amenities such as swimming pools, libraries and full-service salons and spas. In general, seniors in Longwood pay $4,000 per month for this level of care. This is equal to Florida’s overall average and hundreds of dollars below the national norm of $4,500.

This guide provides more information on the benefits of retiring to Longwood, along with some downsides to consider before making the move. It also outlines some helpful resources that support current and prospective assisted living residents.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Longwood

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration oversees all assisted living facilities in Longwood and the rest of the state. This department promotes a consistently high standard of care through a stringent licensing process, routine site inspections and by investigating complaints regarding substandard care or conditions. It also publishes information on the rules and minimum standards assisted living facilities follow.

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Longwood

  • Longwood is part of the AARP Age-Friendly Network. This designation is given to communities that have taken steps toward creating a safe and welcoming environment for older adults. The city rates among the top half of surveyed U.S. communities for its numerous parks, local transit services and high health care patient satisfaction scores, making it a viable option for those considering assisted living in Central Florida.
  • Florida doesn’t have a state income tax, which can help to support the financial security of current and prospective assisted living residents. Seniors in Longwood only pay federal income taxes on Social Security benefits, pension income and disbursements from retirement accounts, regardless of where they earned their income prior to retirement.
  • Longwood is one of the more expensive places to live in Florida, which may be a consideration for those moving to this city. On a 100-point cost of living index based on national norms, the city scores 110.5, several points higher than Florida’s average of 103.1. While high housing prices are a concern for some seniors, opting for assisted living lets many older adults avoid mortgage and rent expenses.
  • Crime is slightly more prevalent in Longwood than in a typical U.S. city. On a 100-point crime scale that gives higher values to cities with more reported crime, Longwood scores 25.3 for violent crime and 44.3 for property crime. This is a little higher than the respective national norms of 22.7 and 35.4, which may make assisted living an attractive alternative to living independently for vulnerable seniors.
  • Longwood has warm weather throughout the year, with daytime temperatures ranging from 71 to 92 degrees Fahrenheit. Fortunately, many assisted living facilities have amenities such as swimming pools and individual climate controls to support year-round comfort.
  • Longwood is home to Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital, a community hospital that’s served the community for several decades. Health care costs in this city are in line with national norms, and while there are only 177 doctors per capita compared to 210 nationally, many assisted living facilities have on-call physicians who provide prompt care.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Longwood

In Longwood, assisted living facilities charge monthly median rates of $4,000, although costs may vary depending on pricing structure and amenities.

 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Longwood pay $4,000 per month for assisted living, which is equal to Florida’s average and 11% lower than the national norm. Longwood may be an affordable alternative to The Villages, where facilities charge $5,208 per month, as well as Palm Bay, where monthly fees are 12% higher than in Longwood. Local care costs are about $250 less than rates in Homosassa Springs, but seniors may save about $700 per month by opting for residential care in Lakeland.

Longwood

$4,000

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Lakeland

$3,300

The Villages

$5,208

Palm Bay

$4,461

Homosassa Springs

$4,250

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities in Longwood charge average monthly rates of $4,000, which is affordable compared to most other senior care options within the city. It’s about half the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $8,060 and includes skilled services, such as medication administration and rehabilitative therapies. Seniors who obtain care in their own homes pay about 19% more for care than assisted living residents for basic in-home care and skilled home health care. Meanwhile, those who attend adult day health care pay comparatively affordable rates of $1,463 for daytime services.

 

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,463

Assisted Living Facility

$4,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,060

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

 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Longwood

Seniors may receive help paying for an assisted living facility in Longwood and the state of Florida through the Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care Program or through Assistive Care Services. The Managed Long-Term Care Program is for facilities with private and semi-private rooms that operate under a standard license. The Assistive Care Services covers services in assisted living facilities and licensed adult family homes that operate under a specialty license, which provides limited nursing services and extended congregate care.

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

Financial Assistance 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 Longwood

Longwood and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Longwood, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Longwood

Longwood 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.

Laws and Regulations in Florida

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Scott

I visited this facility

Review of Wayman Place

I was very impressed with Wayman Place. We were going to choose that, but they had an evaluation and Mom didn't qualify because she didn't have enough mobility. You've got to at least be able to...

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William

I visited this facility

Review of Wayman Place

The staff was nice and friendly. The residents looked happy. I didn't see anybody in a wheelchair and that was interesting because a lot of these places have a lot of residents in wheelchairs....

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Henry

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Wayman Place

My mom moved here. Her bank is right next door to the facility, within walking distance. They have a secure system. The people are very friendly there. Once a week, the entire people there talk...

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