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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Palmetto Bay, FL for 2024

The village of Palmetto Bay sits within Miami-Dade County just west of Biscayne Bay, about 15 miles from downtown Miami. Seniors considering assisted living services in this community have a wide selection of options, including 5 facilities within the village and 100 more close by. Local facilities charge around $5,250 per month compared to Florida’s median of $4,750.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Palmetto Bay

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses assisted living facilities in Palmetto Bay and outlines the services they must provide. It supports a consistent standard of care through rules related to staffing, housing amenities and infection control. The agency also oversees caregiver training and investigates complaints regarding substandard conditions and treatment.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Palmetto Bay

  • Scoring 52 points on the AARP Livability Index, Palmetto Bay ranks in the top half of U.S. communities for favorability for seniors. The village's air quality is superior to the national norm, with residents seeing just 1.3 unhealthy air quality days in a given year compared to the national average of 3.9 days. Additionally, the village offers high access to age-friendly indoor and outdoor exercise opportunities, promoting a healthy lifestyle for assisted living residents.
  • Miami-Dade County, where Palmetto Bay sits, is similar to the average U.S. county in health factors but surpasses both state and national norms for health outcomes. The local life expectancy is 80.2 years compared to 77.6 nationally, indicating access to effective age-specific services. There's a physician for every 1,210 residents compared to 1,330 nationally. Many assisted living facilities have on-site amenities, such as wellness centers, further optimizing residents’ access to medical support.
  • Jackson South Community Hospital sits within Palmetto Bay, giving local assisted living residents access to a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. The hospital offers wellness programs with primary care services, such as follow-up care, health and wellness screenings and diagnostic services, and it has a variety of specialties, such as oncology, radiology and cardiology.
  • Palmetto Bay ranks among the most expensive places to live in Florida, scoring 118.9 points on a cost-of-living index compared to the state score of 103.1 and the national baseline of 100. This village has relatively expensive housing prices that are around double the nationwide norm, driving up the overall cost of living and impacting assisted living expenses. Fortunately, qualified assisted living residents may pay for services through the Florida Medicaid Long-term Care Waiver, helping them afford local residential care.
  • With about 20 crimes per 1,000 people annually, Palmetto Bay ranks as safer than 23% of U.S. communities. For those seeking assisted living services, the village's eastside neighborhoods, such as Cutler/Village Center and Kings Bay, tend to have less crime.

Paying for Assisted Living in Palmetto Bay

Assisted living costs in Palmetto Bay come in at approximately $5,250 monthly.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs in Palmetto Bay come to around $5,250 monthly, surpassing Florida’s median by $500. By comparison, seniors in Sebring pay about $4,595, offering an economical alternative to Palmetto Bay. However, in Port St. Lucie, monthly fees trend higher at approximately $5,885.

Palmetto Bay

$5,250

Florida

$4,750

United States

$5,350

Naples

$5,068

Cape Coral

$5,675

Port St. Lucie

$5,885

Sebring

$4,595

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living costs approximately $5,250 per month in Palmetto Bay, making it a budget-friendly alternative to private care and intensive skilled nursing services. By comparison, seniors pay around $5,720 for in-home care and home health care, and those living in nursing homes pay roughly $9,977. On the other hand, adult day health care costs less at about $1,788.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Assisted Living Facility

$5,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,977

Note: Since data for Palmetto Bay is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Miami, instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palmetto Bay

Seniors in Palmetto Bay may be able to access financial assistance through the Medicaid Long-Term Care Program or the Assistive Care Services waiver. The Optional State Supplement is also available to eligible seniors who receive Social Security income.

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 Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay 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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Linda

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

Review of TLC Home Inc

My mom moved into TLC Home Inc. It's a home with six residents, including my mother. She's been living there for a little bit now. It's good, they keep it very clean, and they're very good, and she...

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Wish I never had

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

Review of Sun Bay Manor II

Nutrition is poor, supervision of personnel is poor. Nice words and philosophy but actual care is not.

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Maria107820550

I visited this facility

Review of Caring for Miami

Caring for You II is a six-bed facility, and it is only for women. I went to visit with my mother, she really liked the atmosphere and the people working there, and everything is super neat and...

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