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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in New Smyrna Beach, FL for 2024

New Smyrna Beach is a coastal city with 17 miles of sandy white beaches and a laid-back local culture, making it among the top retirement destinations in Florida. This fast-growing city has over 30,000 residents and a large senior community of roughly 11,400 people. While the cost of living is a little high, Florida doesn’t have a state income tax, and health care is generally affordable. The city also has a range of resources for seniors, including a senior center and diverse long-term care options.

New Smyrna Beach has several assisted living facilities to accommodate seniors who need personal care but don’t require skilled nursing services. Amenities vary considerably, but all facilities provide housing, housekeeping and maintenance services, meals and social and recreational activities. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living facilities in this city charge an estimated $3,975 per month for services. This is consistent with the state average but offers hundreds of dollars of savings over national norms.

This guide provides more information on how assisted living costs in New Smyrna Beach compare to rates in nearby cities, as well as common ways seniors cover their monthly care expenses.  

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in New Smyrna Beach

The Agency for Health Care Administration licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in New Smyrna Beach. Through this agency, individuals can get comprehensive information on the rules facilities follow and file complaints against an assisted living facility.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in New Smyrna Beach

  • The cost of living in New Smyrna Beach rates about seven points higher than the national average and four points more than the state average on a 100-point index, indicating that living costs are slightly high here. Even so, transportation and miscellaneous expenses, such as restaurant meals and clothing, are somewhat lower here than in other cities. Seniors can also avoid high housing costs by opting for assisted living.
  • Historically, crime has been more prevalent in New Smyrna Beach than in other Florida and U.S. cities. However, FBI data shows that violent and property crime frequency has decreased significantly over the past decade. In 2019, violent crime occurred at a rate of 242 per 100,000 people and property crime at a rate of 2,026. By comparison, respective national rates were 379 and 2,110. This may provide peace of mind to those moving to the region for senior care.
  • New Smyrna Beach has a warm climate with year-round temperatures ranging from 48 to 90 degrees, appealing to seniors who enjoy outdoor activities. The city gets about 230 days of sunshine annually compared to the national average of 205, and it rains 119 days out of the year for a total rainfall of about 50 inches.
  • Health care is generally affordable in New Smyrna Beach, with costs for expenses, such as hospital stays and dental services, coming in about 5% below national norms. There are only 175 doctors per capita, about 17% lower than the U.S. average, but AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach is located within the city proper to give assisted living residents easy access to medical care.
  • Florida doesn’t have a state income tax, meaning older adults may be able to put a higher portion of their monthly income and retirement savings toward living and long-term care expenses.  
  • NSB Flex provides paratransit curb-to-curb transportation and some scheduled stops within the New Smyrna Beach region, which can help supplement transportation services available through assisted living. To arrange services, seniors must schedule their pick-up at least 5 minutes before their desired time.

Paying for Assisted Living in New Smyrna Beach

In New Smyrna Beach, assisted living facilities charge a competitive monthly rate of $3,975 for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

New Smyrna Beach’s care fees are consistent with the state’s costs and hundreds of dollars below the national average of $4,500. Local care costs are over $1,200 lower than care costs in The Villages, where residents pay $5,208 for care. In Palm Bay, rates are nearly $500 more than in New Smyrna Beach at $4,461, and rates in Orlando are closer to the local average at $4,000. Seniors may save about $100 per month by obtaining assisted living in Ocala, where rates come in at $3,850.

New Smyrna Beach

$3,975

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Orlando

$4,000

Palm Bay

$4,461

Ocala

$3,850

The Villages

$5,208

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities in New Smyrna Beach charge $3,975 per month for care. Adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is the only cheaper local option at $1,625 monthly. In-home care and home health care cost about $600 more than assisted living at $4,576, and nursing home care is the costliest option at $8,213.

In-Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$3,975

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$8,213

Note: Data for New Smyrna Beach was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Deltona Area, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in New Smyrna Beach

Florida has a program, Assistive Care Services, that can help with assisted living costs. The state also runs a 1915(b)(c) MLTC waiver 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 New Smyrna Beach

Choosing the right assisted living facility can be challenging, but fortunately, several resources can help seniors navigate their options and find ways to pay for care. Through the following resources, seniors can connect with legal advisors, options counselors and community-based services, as well as social and recreational programs.

ResourceContactService
New Smyrna Beach Senior Center(386) 410-5839The New Smyrna Beach Senior Center partners with the Atlantic Center for the Arts to provide members with high-quality, engaging music and art activities. The center also serves as the regional congregate dining site and serves hot noontime meals every weekday.
Council on Aging of Volusia County(386) 253-4700The Council on Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging for New Smyrna Beach. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors connect with resource specialists and options counselors who help with navigating the system and applying for public benefits that may help pay for assisted living services.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(386) 226-7846The First Coast South long-term care ombudsman district office serves assisted living residents in New Smyrna Beach. The ombudsman can help seniors research local assisted living facilities and assess their options for paying for care. They also visit local facilities regularly to ensure they comply with state guidelines.
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida(800) 405-1417Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida provides free legal assistance and advice to those aged 60 and over. Seniors can contact this nonprofit organization for help with advance directives documents, consumer debt issues and public benefits applications. The office can also help with issues related to veterans’ benefits.
Veterans Services(386) 254-4646The Veterans Services office provides benefits assistance to older veterans and their eligible family members. Through this office, qualified individuals can file for disability compensation, pension, Aid and Attendance and health insurance, as well as determine eligibility for veterans' home placement.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach 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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