Memory Lane Cottage at Oviedo
450 Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo, FL, 32765
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Memory Lane Cottage features a unique "Home Based" model, breaking the mold of a typical memory care assisted living facility. Each resident..."
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Winter Park, FL, is a small city between Orlando and Sanford. It is home to just over 29,000 residents, and 22.5% of those are aged 65 or over. That is a much greater percentage than the U.S. average of 16.8%. The city is popular with older adults due to its warm climate and the wide range of area facilities catering to seniors. Good water quality and relatively low health care costs add to the city's appeal.
Assisted living facilities in the area typically charge $4,000 per month, in line with the rest of Florida. This figure compares well to the U.S. average of $4,500 per month. These facilities offer help with the activities of daily living and provide room and board, meals and other services while giving seniors the chance to remain independent in ways they're able.
This guide covers the pros and cons of living in Winter Park and examines the cost of assisted living facilities in the city relative to other care types and nearby cities. It also offers details on local organizations that may be helpful for seniors and their loved ones.
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450 Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo, FL, 32765
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Memory Lane Cottage features a unique "Home Based" model, breaking the mold of a typical memory care assisted living facility. Each resident..."
READ MORE1525 HAVEN DR, Oviedo, FL, 32765
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I'm at the Lutheran Haven assisted living right now. I like it very much here because everybody is so friendly and the staff is wonderful. They have three different sizes of rooms: a large room that will accommodate two people, the middle size, and t..."
READ MORE2528 Woodhaven Court, Orlando, FL, 32808
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I am currently a resident at Julies. This is my first experience at a facility and I couldn't ask for better care. Prior to coming here I was in a rehab center and when my Medicare ran out they were going to send me to a shelter. I didn't make enough..."
READ MORE404 Spring Valley Road, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I like Bridgeport Senior Living and everything is okay. The staff is very nice. My brother is getting occupational and physical therapy. They also do coloring, parties, puzzles, and there's a lady who comes and sings karaoke with them. They also brin..."
READ MORE740 N. Wymore Rd, Maitland, FL, 32751
4.8
(5 reviews)
"A warm cozy homey place with licensed nurses and a loving staff of care..."
READ MORE3211 ROUSE ROAD, Orlando, FL, 32817
"For elderly, sickly people who's families truly love. To send them to a place where food is terrible. Certified Nursing Assistants are extremely underpaid and overworked. They are trained in the field yet are told what to do by the nurses. Let them d..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
3601 Red Bug Lake Road, Casselberry, FL, 32707
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Red Bug was very nice to us but it’s a little bit more expensive. The rooms were very nice -- big enough -- and they showed us one that you could share with somebody else. They showed us how people have them all setup, and then there is one that is o..."
READ MORE430 Plumosa Ave, Casselberry, FL, 32707
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was sent to Pathways to Care because my children had many excuses why they could not take me in after a motor vehicle accident. The people were very nice to me. As a vegetarian they always made sure to cook fish for me if there was no item on the..."
READ MORE5395 L. B. McLeod Rd., Orlando, FL, 32811
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Senior's First provides many services such as Meals on Wheels, case management, guardianship, home repairs, senior transportation and more. All of the services are provided by dedicated staff and volunteers who truly love serving elders. ..."
READ MORE3913 Trovati St, Orlando, FL, 32839
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Good Ole Days Adult Living Facility is just a small place. It's cozy and very well equipped. It's assisted living and my mom moved there 3 months ago. Their staff is very loving. The food looked good to me and it looked fresh. It's not like something..."
READ MORE3355 E Semoran Boulevard, Apopka, FL, 32703
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Just awesome, caring people..."
READ MORE7255 Strive Place, Fern Park, FL, 32730
3.9
(9 reviews)
"My relative was a resident at Strive at Fern Park. It was new and it was very clean. The chef there was like a gourmet chef, he was very good. The nurses were very good. It was spacious enough for her needs, and it was kept clean. You see people meet..."
READ MORE1525 BEAR LAKE ROAD, Apopka, FL, 32703
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My 91 year old mother stayed at Bear Lake Retirement Home and I can say that it was a blessing to find. The owner Marina is someone who loves what she does. The staff is great and it is like a family environment not a retirement home. When you walk i..."
READ MORE748 Mellowood Ave, Orlando, FL, 32825
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My sister is a resident at Serenity Adult Family Care Home and I would highly recommend this facility to anyone who has a need for an assisted living facility. In the two years she has resided there her health has improved considerably. Marcia an..."
READ MORE2110 Hestia Loop, Oviedo, FL, 32765
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My in-laws have been at Legacy Pointe at UCF since November, and they have senior living, assisted living, and memory care all in the same building. It's brand new, and they're on the assisted living floor. The staff seems pretty good. They have a 2-..."
READ MORE618 East Central Blvd., Orlando, FL, 32801
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My/our Mom has been a resident of TG for over 3 years now and we can't imagine her having had to live anywhere else. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday there and we'll be forever grateful for the excellent care Lisa and her staff have provid..."
READ MORE1030 Balmy Beach Drive, Apopka, FL, 32703
3.5
(10 reviews)
"I visited Panorama Living. It was very nice and they really seem to care for their patients. They had a garden that they all worked in, they had arts and crafts, and they had therapy. I like the fact that the staff lives there 24 hours, it's great. T..."
READ MORE989 Orienta Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701
3.3
(11 reviews)
"My mom given her own room rather large. The staff is very friendly and engaged with the needs of your relative. My mom had physical therapy which she could not participate because of her condition. When I would call the nurses would offer to messe..."
READ MORE2402 Greenacre Rd, Apopka, FL, 32703
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My dad will be moving into Sunny Days in Apopka. One of the things I liked most about it is Linda, the owner, and her strong faith to her employee. The price is also better, though I wish I could get it cheaper. The property was really nice and homey..."
READ MORE5302 SATEL DR, Orlando, FL, 32810
4.0
(1 reviews)
"While searching for a place for my friend's mother to live, we decided to take a look at Aasbury Manor, since it was conveniently located. My friend's family has lived in the region all of their lives. We were really impressed with how well the grou..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Florida are regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This agency sets the standards that assisted living facilities must abide by in terms of levels of care, as well as food safety and environmental health requirements.
Assisted Living costs in Winter Park start around $3,383 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Winter Park and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Seniors can expect to pay about $4,000 per month for assisted living in Winter Park, putting costs in line with the state average and about $500 lower than the national average. Seniors in Lakeland and Sebring pay even less, with typical fees of $3,300 and $3,463 per month, respectively. To the north in Jacksonville, seniors pay slightly higher fees, averaging $4,660 per month. Farther north, fees increase further, with seniors in The Villages paying about $5,200 per month.
Winter Park
$4,000
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Lakeland
$3,300
Sebring
$3,463
Jacksonville
$4,660
The Villages
$5,208
Seniors who would prefer to live in their own homes and receive in-home care can expect to pay an average of $4,767 per month for personal care support or home health care. Those who are more mobile may wish to travel to an adult day health care center, which offers some of the most affordable care at less than $1,500 per month. Fees for skilled nursing care are more than double those of assisted living, with a semiprivate room and 24-hour nursing care costing about $8,060 per month.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,463
Assisted Living Facility
$4,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Note: Data for Winter Park was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Orlando, was used instead.
Seniors living in Winter Park have access to two financial assistance programs for assisted living. The state of Florida operates need-based programs, including the Optional State Supplementation (OSS) for Assisted Living. Additionally, the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program makes ALFs more affordable for Medicaid-eligible individuals.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Winter Park 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 Winter Park, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Winter Park 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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