Assisted Living Communities in Longwood, FL
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authentic reviews in Longwood, FL below include Assisted Living facility with 1924 reviews. On average in Longwood, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Robert
4.0
Review of Cascade Heights
I toured Cascade Heights. The staff was very friendly, and that was the high point there. Their low point would be parking. It was a little bit hard to navigate. I had to drop my dad off at the...
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Daniel
5.0
Review of Wayman Place
The thing that stood out to me the most about Wayman Place was that it was small. It was kind of an intimate setting. The staff was pretty attentive, and they went above and beyond trying to get me...
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Kimm1
5.0
Review of Wayman Place
I visited Wayman Place. What was really wonderful is we got there just before they were getting ready to do lunch. They had some people in the area where they do the meals, and some of the staff...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Longwood, FL and 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
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.
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.
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 Living in Longwood, FL
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.
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.





