Daytona Beach Assisted Living Facilities And More

With so many retirees in the state, Daytona Beach has some of the best facilities for any need, available at prices which are only slightly higher than the national average. ALF private rooms cost $3,450 per month. Private and semi-private nursing home rooms cost $7,428 and $6,570, respectively. Homemaker services, home health aide, and adult day health care cost $3,289, $3,432, and $1,159 per month, respectively. Along with the affordable cost of care in Daytona Beach, the area also offers a low cost of living. Even living in Florida, the March 2012 cost of living index ranks Daytona Beach at 91.1, quite a bit under the national average of 100. The crime rating for the city is one drawback. They have a crime index of 568.5 compared to the 319.1 U.S. average, although the index has been falling for the past eight years.

There are many senior centers in the city, like the Daytona Beach Shores Senior Center, that support the older adult population. They appeal to a very diverse set of interests, from exercise and classes to trips and outings, and focus on supporting the elderly’s independence while building community strength through meaningful relationships.

Other than the famous beaches, Daytona International Speedway, and prototypical Florida beach related activities, there are still tons of things to engage seniors in the area. The city has the Museum of Arts and Sciences, which is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, which holds many notable exhibits. The Museum of Arts and Sciences is a collection of five different area museums. More cultural destinations include the Southeast Museum of Photography, and the Halifax Historical Museum.

Just to the east of Daytona Beach there are numerous state parks that offer outdoor exploration opportunities. There are Lake George State Forest, Seminole State Forest, Tiger Bay State Forest, Fourth Volusia, and many dozens more conservation and wildlife areas. Many seniors reside in Florida because of its designation as a golf capital of the world. Some of the many golf courses near the city include the Club at Pelican Bay, Daytona Beach Golf Course, Indigo Lakes Golf Club, and LPGA International.