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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Parkland, FL for 2024

Parkland is a charming city that offers a calm, suburban feel amidst the busy Miami metropolitan area. It features a warm year-round climate, below-average crime rates and a multitude of medical facilities, all of which have attracted a substantial senior population. Of its 36,895 residents, about 12% are 65 and older. 

Many older adults move to Parkland for its assisted living facilities. These communities support older adults through a combination of personal care, activities and maintenance. For example, residents may access medication management, social opportunities and housekeeping and meal services. Most communities also offer comfortable accommodations, including both private suites and shared common areas. In Parkland, seniors pay an average of $4,385 per month for assisted living, which is slightly below the national average but above the state average. 

This guide takes a closer look at what assisted living is like in Parkland and how residents pay for services. Readers can also discover resources designed to help them make long-term care decisions.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Parkland

The Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation licenses assisted living communities in Parkland and the rest of Florida. Its responsibilities include enforcing specific standards for care, staffing, admissions and meals. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Parkland

 

  • The cost of living in Parkland is 54.3% higher than the national average and 49.6% higher than the state average. A major reason for the relatively high living costs is housing; on a 100-point index, with 100 representing the U.S. median, housing in Parkland rates 248.7. Assisted living communities offer monthly rates, however, which can help budget-minded seniors save on housing. 
  • Parkland residents enjoy year-round warm weather. While the summers can escalate to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, winters generally don't drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. When it comes to precipitation, Parkland is a rather rainy city; it receives 60 inches of rain a year, almost double the national average of 38 inches. However, residents also enjoy no snowfall and 248 sunny days annually. 
  • The number of physicians per capita in Parkland is 224 per 100,000 people, which exceeds the national average by 6.6%. Health care costs, meanwhile, are below the national average; on a 100-point index, Parkland rates 96. 
  • Residents in Parkland can easily access medical facilities, including urgent care centers and local hospitals. One of its most well-known facilities is the Parkland Cleveland Clinic, which offers specialty services such as dermatology, physical therapy and internal medicine. 
  • Compared to the United States as a whole, Parkland has relatively low crime rates. On a 100-point crime index, Parkland rates 7.3 for violent crime and 15.5 for property crime. The nation, meanwhile, rates 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. 
  • Florida has no state tax, which means seniors don't have to pay taxes on retirement or pension income. Residents also don't pay inheritance, estate or Social Security tax.  

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Parkland

 

On average, seniors in Parkland pay $4,385 for assisted living. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living care in Parkland costs $4,385 per month, which is 9.6% higher than the state average and 2.5% lower than the national average. Costs drop in nearby Orlando and Tampa, where residents pay $4,000 and $3,350 per month for assisted living, respectively. However, seniors in Parkland save money compared to those in Jacksonville, where the monthly assisted living rate is $4,660. In Naples, costs are even higher at $5,300 per month. 

Parkland

$4,385

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Orlando

$4,000

Tampa

$3,350

Jacksonville

$4,660

Naples

$5,300

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

With a monthly rate of $4,385, the cost of assisted living is similar to fees for other care types in Parkland. It costs the same as home health care and $190 more than in-home care, both of which provide personal care in the comfort of a senior's residence. However, assisted living is costlier than adult day health care, which averages $1,517 per month. The most expensive care type is skilled nursing, which offers more extensive medical support. For a semi-private room in a nursing home facility, seniors in Parkland pay $9,019 per month.  

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,385

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,019

Note: Data for Parkland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Parkland

Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program helps qualified seniors pay costs associated with living in an assisted living facility. The state also has an Assistive Care Services program designed specifically for low-income seniors residing in assisted living facilities, residential treatment facilities, and adult family care homes

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 Parkland

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Parkland

 

Parkland 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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Toni

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Allegro - Parkland

Allegro Parkland is a good place to live. It's perfect for me and my lifestyle right now. The staff are very good. They're very kind and polite. The food is a different story. We've had problems...

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Caren

I visited this facility

Review of Allegro - Parkland

Allegro Senior Living was just too big for my mom and too many amenities that she would not have used. The staff was fabulous, and it was brand new. They had tons of things to do, and I think she...

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Ellen

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

Review of Allegro - Parkland

My mother moved into Allegro Parkland and she's doing well. I think they're exceptional, very proactive, welcoming, and professional. It's a new facility, beautiful, feels like a hotel, and very...

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