As Florida's third largest metro area, Orlando has dozens of affordable assisted living options for seniors as well as valuable senior services. You can search our database for senior care options in the Orlando area by using the advanced search. But before you start your search, read the Orlando-specific information we've compiled below.
You may already know that the Orlando area is a relatively affordable place to live. It's a few percentage points below the national average for cost of living. Residents of Florida pay an average of 9.2% for combined local and state taxes, according to the Tax Foundation.
The cost for a one-bedroom in an Orlando assisted living facility is $3,095 a month, according to a recent national long-term care survey by Genworth Financial. The state average is $2,662. The average cost for a private room in a nursing home is $229 a day; a semi-private runs $213. Click here to see inspection reports on Orlando assisted living facilities and nursing homes. You'll be re-directed to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration website.
For seniors wanting to continue their education, the Orlando area has a number of life-long learning programs. The Learning Institute for Elders (LIFE) at the University of Central Florida offers courses ranging from international affairs to art to music. With this program, seniors get student benefits such as use of the library and admission to cultural and sporting events. The Winter Park Library has a Lifelong Learning Institute that offers courses in history, wellness, literature and other topics. Some other venues that offer educational opportunities are the Orange County Library, Maitland Senior Center, Beardall Senior Center, and the Orange County Regional History Center.
In addition, Orange County's five senior centers offer many recreational, cultural and educational activities. These centers are Beardall Senior Center, L. Claudia Allen Senior Citizen Center, Maitland Senior Center, Marks Street Senior Recreation Center, and Winter Springs. To get around the city, ITNOrlando offers door-through-door rides, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To begin your search for Orlando assisted living facilities, type an address or zip code in the advanced search option. Expand your search to neighboring cities by clicking on a city under "Local Senior Care" on the right.
| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $33,000 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $78,480 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $84,550 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $38,900 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $41,185 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $15,340 |
807 Nana Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
Sand Lake Assisted Living Facility is Orlando Florida most respected and Affordable Assisted Living Facility. Our service range based on level of care needed. Sand Lake Assisted Living Facility provides outstanding…
5110 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Home Care Orlando pride itself in helping seniors who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, and Parkinson’s live a happy life. We offer part-time and round-the-clock caregivers to assist families in…
1021 Royal Gardens Circle
Lake Mary, FL 32746
The world of quality and comfort that you’re familiar with and has been part of your life has come to Lake Mary in the form of the beautiful residences of Oakmonte Village.
9309 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32837-8300
At Plantation Oaks Senior Living Community we offer a choice of lifestyles based upon your individual needs. Whatever lifestyle you choose, you are assured of our most important commitment: providing quality care with…
3201 Rouse Rd
Orlando, FL 32817-2117
At The Bridge at Orlando, we are passionate about what we do. Our dedicated, professional staff is committed to helping our residents maintain an active lifestyle while maintaining their independence and dignity. Our…
255 Waterman Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Florida's TOTAL retirement community, in Florida's #1 RANKED small town to retire to. Independent living, assisted living, nursing care. NO LARGE ENTRY FEE option. Not-for-profit owned, and managed.
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