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Assisted Living Communities in Palatka, Florida

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Palatka, FL below include 7 Assisted Living facilities with 101 reviews. On average in Palatka, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Palatka, FL and Nearby Cities

Seniors in Palatka pay $3,850 per month for assisted living, making this city a budget-friendly option for many retirees seeking long-term care. Local rates are competitive compared to the state norm of $4,000 and about 14% lower than the national average, and they’re economical compared to care costs in most nearby cities. While seniors in Gainesville pay nearly 40% less for assisted living than residents in Palatka, rates in Deltona exceed the local average by about $100. Similarly, assisted living facilities in Homosassa Springs charge comparatively high monthly fees of $4,250, and in The Villages, care costs are 35% higher than in Palatka.

Palatka

$3,850

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Gainesville

$2,350

Deltona

$3,975

The Villages

$5,208

Homosassa Springs

$4,250

Paying for Assisted Living in Palatka

 

In Palatka, assisted living facilities charge monthly median rates of $3,850.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palatka

Seniors who live in assisted living facilities in semi-private or private rooms have access to funding help through Florida's 1915(b)(c) MLTC program. Residents who live in ALFs can get help paying for the services provided through the Assistive Care Services program.

Seniors who can't afford the full price of room and board in ALFs can get assistance through the OSS payment in the state of Florida. Seniors can also get help through Family Supplementation for costs beyond the OSS payment.

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 Palatka, FL

Assisted living communities in Palatka charge $3,850 per month on average for residential care, making this one of the more cost-effective senior care solutions in the city. Although adult day health care rates are about 63% lower than residential care costs, assisted living costs about 16% less than in-home care and 19% less than skilled home health care. Additionally, this level of care costs about 51% less than nursing home care.

In-Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$3,850

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,908

Note: Data for Palatka was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Ocala, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Palatka

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

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Palatka

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration oversees assisted living facilities statewide, including all facilities in Palatka. This agency conducts regular surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with guidelines related to staffing, infection control, service planning and nutrition services. It also conducts comprehensive background checks on caregivers and publishes a list of all licensed assisted living facilities statewide. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Palatka

 

  • HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, located in Palatka proper, is a 99-bed acute care facility that offers primary, specialty and emergency care services. Health care costs in Palatka are about 30% higher than the national norm, and there are about 101 doctors per 100,00 people, compared to the U.S. average of 210. While this may be a barrier to care for some residents, assisted living facilities promote seniors’ health and wellness through access to on-call physicians and staff nurses.
  • There’s no state income tax in Florida, meaning that seniors don’t pay taxes at the state level on disbursements from retirement accounts or pensions, even if they earned income and benefits outside the state. This may leave more money in the bank for residential care services in Palatka.
  • On a cost of living index based on a U.S. norm of 100, Palatka scores 78.7. This indicates that altogether, living costs in this town are about 22% lower than the national average and about 24 percentage points lower than Florida’s median. Housing is particularly affordable here, with median prices at less than half the national norm, which may result in competitive assisted living costs.
  • Crime is more common in Palatka than in a typical U.S. city, which may make residential care a preferred alternative to living alone. On a 100-point crime scale that gives higher scores to communities with more crime, Palatka scores 39.7 for violent crime versus 22.7 nationally. Property crime is even more prevalent, earning the city a score of 80.6 compared to the national score of 35.4. To keep residents safe, many assisted living facilities have alarm systems and security gates.
  • Palatka’s weather is typical of Florida, featuring warm, humid summers and mild winters. Average daytime temperatures range from 66 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and are around 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, and the city gets about 51 inches of rain and virtually no snow. While the city’s climate may be a concern for those sensitive to heat, assisted living facilities keep residents comfortable with amenities such as individual climate controls.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palatka

Palatka 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

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Gloria

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Vintage Care Senior Living

I chose Vintage Care Senior Living because there's not much choice here. I think, as far as I know, it's the only place that's assisted living. I'm on the second floor and I have a nice room. I...

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Marty E. family

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

Review of Vintage Care Senior Living

Vintage Care in Palatka, FL is consistently a wonderful assisted living facility, as witnessed by my family over the last seven years. Each time my wife, our daughter, and myself visit, our (now...

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Kaitlin

I visited this facility

Review of Putnam Caregivers

We were happy with how Putnam Caregivers looked on the inside, it was clean and well-kept. The caregiver there was very helpful with the information and she was able to answer all of our questions....

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