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Assisted Living Communities in De Land, Florida

DeLand sits within the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metropolitan Area and covers about 18 square miles, where 13 assisted living communities operate. These facilities, as well as the 13 residences in adjacent cities, set monthly rates at around $4,000 in 2024. This rate offers substantial savings over the Florida median of $4,750 and the national norm of $5,350.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that DeLand’s assisted living facilities charge monthly fees of around $4,000. This rate falls $750 below the state median and compares favorably to costs in many nearby cities. For example, in Palm Bay and Jacksonville, facilities charge roughly $4,748 and $5,350, respectively, and in Gainesville, rates run even higher at about $8,055.

DeLand

$4,000

Florida

$4,750

The United States

$5,350

Palm Bay

$4,748

Orlando

$3,823

Gainesville

$8,055

Jacksonville

$5,350

Paying for Assisted Living in DeLand, FL

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in DeLand

Residents of assisted living facilities in DeLand may be eligible for financial assistance through the Medicaid Long Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver. Additional funding may also be available for the Optional State Supplement for seniors who receive Social Security income.

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 Care

The cost of assisted living in DeLand falls near $4,000 per month, making it the most economical senior care solution surveyed in the city. By contrast, seniors pay around $5,625 for in-home care and about $6,197 for home health care. Nursing home rates run even higher, more than doubling assisted living costs at roughly $10,494.

In-Home Care

$5,625

Home Health Care

$6,197

Assisted Living Facility

$4,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,494

Note: Since data for DeLand is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Deltona, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in DeLand

Residents of assisted living facilities in DeLand enjoy access to many senior-oriented services, which are funded by a combination of federal and state grants, donations and tax dollars. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies offer resources such as long-term care advocates, medical equipment loans and age-appropriate volunteering opportunities.

ResourceContactService
Senior Activity Centers(386) 253-4700Volusia County is home to four senior activity centers operated by the Council on Aging of Volusia County. At the centers, seniors can play games, participate in group exercise classes, listen to educational presentations and attend art classes. Three senior centers double as neighborhood dining sites where seniors can socialize over coffee and beverages and enjoy nutritious lunches.
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(386) 226-7846Administered by the state's Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program assigns an ombudsman to 16 district offices throughout Florida. The ombudsman protects residents of assisted living facilities from mistreatment. Ombudsmen visit long-term care facilities, where they identify and resolve the concerns of residents and educate seniors about their rights as assisted living community residents. Seniors in DeLand can relay complaints to the First Coast South district office during regular business hours.
Easterseals Equipment Loan Closet(386) 944-7822The Easterseals Equipment Loan Closet lends new and gently used medical equipment to seniors in DeLand at no charge. Most types of durable medical equipment are available through the program, including shower chairs, collator walkers, canes and crutches.
AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program(407) 625-6010Orlando-based Volunteers for Community Impact runs the local AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, which gives seniors high-impact volunteering opportunities in the health, education and food security sectors. Before accepting assignments, volunteers must undergo training provided by Volunteers for Community Impact.
Florida Rural Legal Services(888) 582-3410Founded in 1966, Florida Rural Legal Services is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal help to seniors in Volusia County. Elder law attorneys create powers of attorney, manage assisted living costs and draft living wills. Other areas covered include guardianship, estate planning and financial representation.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in DeLand

In addition to regulating the licensure of the Sunshine State’s assisted living facilities, the Agency for Health Care Administration also oversees the state’s Medicaid program and in-state health care data sharing via the Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in DeLand

  • Florida is one of seven states without a state income tax, giving seniors who choose to retire in DeLand more financial freedom. Residents pay a combined state and local sales tax of 6.5% on all goods and services bought in DeLand, which is slightly lower than the average Florida sales tax rate of 7.05%
  • Many people wish to live in Florida thanks to benefits such as favorable year-round temperatures and easy beachfront access. This demand typically inflates the Sunshine State’s cost of living. Still, DeLand’s overall cost of living is 6.5% lower than the national average and 9.3% lower than Florida’s statewide average. 
  • Seniors who choose to settle down in DeLand should have no issues staying busy after retirement. The small city is home to the Museum of Art – DeLand, Stetson University, the African American Museum of Art and the DeLand House Museum
  • DeLand is home to a handful of hospitals, including AdventHealth DeLand, AdventHealth DeLand Victoria Medical Park and Old DeLand Memorial Hospital. It also offers nearby access to some of the state’s top hospitals, thanks to its close proximity to Orlando, including the third-ranked AdventHealth Orlando, which is nationally ranked in three specialties, and the state’s eighth-best facility, Orlando Health-Orlando Regional Medical Center.
  • Ranked on a scale of 1 to 100 — 1 being the lowest, 100 being the highest — DeLand’s violent crime rating of 23.7 is roughly in line with the U.S. average of 22.7. However, DeLand’s property crime rate is substantially higher, coming in at 61.9 compared to the U.S. average of 35.4. Seniors who live in assisted living facilities benefit from top-of-the-line security measures such as keycard-only entries and 24/7 closed-circuit television monitoring, keeping them safe from all types of crime

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in DeLand

DeLand-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Heather

I visited this facility

Review of Blue Palms Senior Living of Deland

I toured Blue Palms Senior Living of Deland. It was wonderful. The staff was super nice. The communication was a big key for them. So that was important for me. The staff was amazing. We were just...

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Reviewer RC#0611b

I visited this facility

Review of Blue Palms Senior Living of Deland

Blue Palms Senior Living of Deland was a fantastic place. It's fairly new. It was built in 2018. The rooms are also fantastic. The medical facilities are outstanding. They have a doctor on call...

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Harry

I visited this facility

Review of Grand Villa of DeLand

Grand Villa of DeLand was a really nice place. It's brand new. It's very clean and very resort-like. The staff that gave the tour was very good. The apartments were excellent. The dining there is...

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