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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Milton, FL for 2024

Milton is situated against the Blackwater River in Florida, offering retirees convenient access to Santa Rosa County's beaches, wildlife management areas and golf courses. While Milton is known for its scenic appeal and outdoor attractions, it also has excellent health care facilities and a diverse selection of shops and restaurants. These qualities, along with the city's low cost of living, make it an appealing home for seniors, who comprise 15.8% of its population of 10,687 people.

Seniors living in Milton may consider moving into assisted living communities to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle free of home maintenance, housekeeping and meal preparation. The personal care provided in these residences also allows seniors with disabilities or loss of mobility to maintain a higher quality of life by helping them with activities such as bathing, dining and ambulation. Assisted living costs $4,323 per month in Milton, surpassing Florida's average of $4,000 but remaining slightly cheaper than the nation's $4,500 rate.

By reading this guide, seniors considering assisted living in Milton can learn more about what expenses to expect. The guide also discusses why Milton may be an ideal retirement location.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Milton

Assisted living residences in Milton are regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, which licenses and monitors providers throughout the state. The agency ensures facilities hire caregivers with adequate training and that they meet additional health and safety standards relating to food quality, medication handling and emergency procedures.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Milton

  • Milton experiences 29.2 inches more annual rainfall than the U.S. average and 9 more rainy days than are usual nationally. However, there are also 21 more sunny days, and temperatures during winter are 17.5 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the country's average, allowing seniors to spend more time outdoors, even during the colder seasons.
  • Milton has a low cost of living of 90.9 when expenses are measured on a 100-point index where the U.S. average is considered 100. As such, seniors may find their budgets can be stretched a little further while living in the city, providing opportunities to dine out or socialize more frequently.
  • The property crime rate in Milton, rated on a 100-point scale, is 38.9 — slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. However, the incidence of violent crimes is only 16.3 in the city vs. 22.7 nationwide, so Milton may be a good choice for seniors looking for a safe home.
  • Milton has a lower-than-average sales tax rate of 7%, compared to the norm of 7.3% across the country. Florida has no income tax, so seniors can also keep more of their Social Security income or pensions.
  • Health care is about 2% more expensive than average in Milton, and the city also has 42 fewer physicians per 100,000 residents than the national average of 210. However, Milton is close to several other cities, including Pensacola, which has a 19.5% higher physician density than average, enabling seniors to access prompt medical care.
  • Tri-County Community Council operates a door-to-door paratransit service that allows seniors in Milton to attend medical appointments or run errands. Depending on their financial situation, seniors typically pay a co-pay or full fare, but local agencies can also sponsor travel.
  • Milton's proximity to Pensacola allows seniors to access leading medical facilities such as HCA Florida West Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, both of which have won awards for outstanding orthopedic surgical care. The Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton also offers comprehensive services, limiting travel needs.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Milton

On average, assisted living communities charge $4,323 per month in Milton.

 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living typically costs $4,323 per month in Milton. This rate is $177 less than the national norm but just over 7.5% higher than the state average. While moving to other cities in Florida can help seniors save money, many locations close to Milton are still quite expensive. For example, assisted living costs approximately 13.9% more in Crestview and over 17.5% more in Panama City. Relocating farther east, seniors can save up to $1,973 in Gainesville or $473 in Ocala.

 

Milton

$4,323

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Crestview

$4,924

Panama City

$5,081

Gainesville

$2,350

Ocala

$3,850

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living's $4,323 average cost in Milton is relatively cheap compared to other types of care. Although home care costs nearly 10.3% more than assisted living, many seniors prefer it because they don't need to move out of their homes, allowing for greater independence. Home health care costs the same in Milton but is more oriented toward skilled nursing services. Adult day care, catering to seniors only needing daytime support, is $2,915 cheaper than assisted living. A semiprivate room in a nursing home, on the other hand, costs $4,437 more than assisted living.

 

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$4,323

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,760

Note: Data for Milton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Pensacola, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Milton

Qualified senior residents in Florida may be covered by the Statewide Managed Medicaid Care Long Term Care program (which replaced the former HCBS Medicaid waivers). Seniors who are not Medicaid-eligible are in luck as there are an additional six programs to meet these individuals needs.

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 Milton

Milton 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 Milton, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Milton

Milton 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.

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Genia J

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

Review of Sodalis Milton

We often hear horror stories of placing our loved ones in the care others, but Sodalis Milton has proved to be nothing other than exemplary. The staff is beyond caring and attentive to ALL the...

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Assisted Living

Vistior

I visited this facility

Review of Sodalis Milton

Did a tour here for my mom and the facility is beautiful and very clean. We toured a studio apartment and more than enough room for my mother. Everyone there was very friendly and helpful.

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Assisted Living

John

I visited this facility

Review of Sodalis Milton

We went to Sodalis Milton. We looked at the assisted living and their little apartment units. They were nice individual units with a central eating facility. They just need more staff and that's...

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