Bridgeport Senior Living - Port Maitland
955 Stonewood Lane, Maitland, FL, 32751
"At Bridgeport Senior Living, we believe that there is a better way to provide dementia care than the traditional "institutional model" and w..."
READ MOREWinter Springs is a pleasant community by Lake Jessup, about 20 minutes north of downtown Orlando. Almost 1 in 5 of its 38,000+ residents are aged 65 and older. The city provides them with a relatively healthy environment, comprising good quality air and water and warm, sunny days. There are also excellent hospitals nearby, and crime rates are far below the state and national averages.
Assisted living is a type of personal care and support service designed to help seniors retain as much independence as possible while also serving their needs. Trained staff assists with activities of daily living, such as bathing, and others handle chores, such as housekeeping and meal preparation. Structured programs ensure residents benefit from social activities, such as bingo, and there are classes to improve fitness and balance. The median monthly fee for assisted living in Winter Springs is $4,000, which is average for Florida and $500 per month below the norm nationally.
This guide considers the pros and cons of living in Winter Springs and the costs of various types of senior care. It also discusses ways to pay for assisted living and lists some useful resources for seniors and their families.
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955 Stonewood Lane, Maitland, FL, 32751
"At Bridgeport Senior Living, we believe that there is a better way to provide dementia care than the traditional "institutional model" and w..."
READ MORE2120 Hestia Loop, Oviedo, FL, 32765
"Look ahead to a way of life surrounded by active neighbors, and where days are filled with deeply satisfying comforts and vibrant social eng..."
READ MORE3441 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL, 32771
"Leave your worries behind and live in a vacation! Our families enjoy exceptional hospitality and care services in a fun, relaxed resort-styl..."
READ MORE413 Clark St, Maitland, FL, 32751
" I, Annastacia, will be caring for my lovely patients, providing compassion and help for those needing assistance with daily activities; pr..."
READ MORE2825 Waldens Pond Cove, Longwood, FL, 32779
"Welcome to Compassionate Care - Nestled in the Heart of Longwood Arrows Senior Care by Majestic Residences is a warm and welcoming 6-bed ..."
READ MORE1301 W. Maitland, Maitland, FL, 32751
3.6
(37 reviews)
"Great community and home for seniors . They have a great and caring team, residents are loved and cared for, activities brings lots of fun and meaningful memories are shared throughout the day. Great environment whenever I visit family and friends th..."
READ MORE3201 Rouse Road, Orlando, FL, 32817
4.5
(20 reviews)
"I like The Bridge at Orlando a lot for several reasons. It's a private institution, and I found it very clean and the staff very professional and extremely efficient. The physical appearance was very impressive. Every room was clean and very orderly...."
READ MORE1111 S. Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 32792
4.5
(19 reviews)
"I went to Westminster Winter Park and found that it offered more for my needs and provided more opportunity for people to intermingle with each other. They have all kinds of group activities. The staff was terrific. I talked to some of the residents ..."
READ MORE450 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 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 MORE3601 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 MORE5080 WAYSIDE DRIVE, Sanford, FL, 32771
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Four Seasons ALF treated my mom like she was a part of their family. Over the years we experienced several ALF facilities and the love and care provided by Four Seasons was superior. From the moment you step in the door the place feels ..."
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 MORE3355 E Semoran Boulevard, Apopka, FL, 32703
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Just awesome, caring people..."
READ MORE300 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL, 32773
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I visited here. The rooms were beautiful. The staff was wonderful. The food looked great. Everything there looked absolutely the way I wanted. They had loads of activities. They had everything that I wanted. They had bingo every day. They had someone..."
READ MORE558 N SEMORAN BLVD, Winter Park, FL, 32792
3.0
(21 reviews)
"I went by to look at Westchester of Winter Park. I didn't talk to anyone about it. I thought that it was very nice and since they're rated as a four, they must be good. It was a nice, large room. I haven't seen any others to compare them, but I liked..."
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 MOREThe Bureau of Health Facility Regulation licenses Florida's assisted living communities. Facilities must comply with the Florida Assisted Living Regulations, which cover subjects such as staff recruitment and training and adherence to fire safety, health and safety and building code regulations. The bureau can conduct unannounced inspections and revoke licenses from underperforming facilities.
The city's subtropical climate produces winter lows of 49 degrees and summer highs of 92 degrees, but even the coolest periods see temperatures rise to comfortable levels during the day. Precipitation is high, with 120 days of rainfall per year, so it can get muggy — particularly in the summer. However, Winter Springs averages 240 sunny days annually, which is 35 more than the country's norm, so there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
The median cost per month for assisted living in Winter Springs is $4,000, although many facilities will have lower or higher costs due to varying factors, such as different staff-to-resident ratios.
At $4,000 per month, the median fee for Winter Springs equals Florida's average and is $500 per month below the country's. Comparisons with nearby cities find some that are more affordable and others costlier. More affordable alternatives to Winter Springs include Lakeland, at $3,300, and Deltona, at $3,975 (although the cost difference is only $25). More expensive options include Palm Bay, at $4,461, and The Villages, at $5,208.
Winter Springs
$4,000
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Lakeland
$3,300
Palm Bay
$4,461
The Villages
$5,208
Deltona
$3,975
Comparisons between assisted living's monthly median fee of $4,000 and other types of care mostly favor assisted living. Only adult day care is more affordable, at $1,463. However, seniors choosing this option will need to include home maintenance expenses in their overall costs and they won't have 24/7 care. The same applies to in-home and home health care, both of which average $4,767. The most expensive type of care is in nursing homes, where the median fee is $8,060.
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 Springs was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Orlando, was used instead.
Low-income seniors who lack the funds for an assisted living facility in Winter Springs and the state of Florida may qualify for assistance through the statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program or with the Assistive Care Services waiver. An individual may be eligible for one or both waivers, but neither provide payment for private rooms. Family supplementation is permitted if the individual requests a private room.
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 Springs 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 Springs, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Winter Springs Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Marian
4
Review of Palmetto Landing
Palmetto Landing was clean. It did not smell bad, which was a big plus. The residents seemed to be very well taken care of. The staff were very friendly and seemed caring. It was a nice one-story...
Assisted Living
Carole mCvAY
5
Review of Palmetto Landing
I visited a family friend over the holidays and I must say the staff was the most pleasant staff I have ever encountered in an assisted living setting and believe me I visit at least 10 per week...
Assisted Living
Diane
4
Review of Palmetto Landing
Palmetto Landing was fine. The rooms were very small, and it was a long distance to walk from the room to the dining area or the activity area. I saw the big dining area. They had nice, wide...