Shifting into a supportive assisted living community can improve your lifestyle, but many people wonder if they can afford assisted living. How much does assisted living cost per month? What is the median cost of assisted living in Florida?
Cost of Assisted Living in Florida
Florida is affordable for the budgets of retirees. To confirm this, the median cost of assisted living in Florida is $3,500, around $500 lower than the national average. Still, the pricing changes with the city.
Consider that assisted living care from Miami, Tampa, Punta Gorda, or the Sebastian area costs less. Most pay $2,836 to $3,375 per month for the costlier options around Panama City, Deltona, The Villages in Sumter County, or Tallahassee. Communities are less expensive around Gainesville, Lakeland, and Port St. Lucie, with charges of around $3,463 to $3,500 per month.
The monthly charge for assisted living at Sterling Aventura starts at $3,675, covering five wellness options according to personal capacities. Memory Care begins at $4,500, covering all costs.
Medicare, Social Security, and Guaranteed Minimum Income
If you’re worried about finances after retirement, many safety-net programs are available in the United States to ensure that seniors will be taken care of. Many retirees may worry about having no income to tide them over on rainy days. However, with Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, retirees should have health insurance and a guaranteed minimum income to support themselves.
Senior Benefits
One of the perks of being 50 years and over is the senior discounts you’ll get! As insignificant as senior discounts may seem, they can go a long way to help you save money. Many senior discounts also apply to services encouraging you to stay physically and mentally active.
Discovery Commons South Biscayne Retirement Community
At Discovery Commons, we foster a sense of community and friendship. Our community features multiple customized services and programs. The nursing staff predicts and sees your needs and preferences, so you can customize a personal lifestyle that works for you. In the safety of this well-respected community, you may play, live and enjoy the twilight years of your life. Whatever your interests or preferences for leisure, you can freely make friends with peers, participate in any campus training course, or just slowly read some book in the quiet gardens by the courtyard.
Amenities
- Optional meal preparation- any two meals per day
- Many dining options with over thirty menu options daily
- Cafes and retail shops
- Extended cable network, utilities
- Wi-Fi access found in all common spaces
- Housekeeping and linen service
- Emergency medical treatment
- Full concierge services
- Apartment maintenance and housekeeping covered
- Chartered bus transportation daily and weekly for: entertainment, excursions, shopping, and medical treatment sessions.
- Aging and wellness programs
- Outdoor excursions, day trips, or historical tours
- Fitness classes every week like yoga or physiotherapy
- Modern, fully equipped gyms
- Hurricane emergency preparedness
- Hospitality to pets
Assisting Living Services Provided
The main distinction between assisted living community services and other types of senior living is that nursing staff do not just concentrate on providing regular medical care or assisting with activities of daily living like dressing or bathing. However, some facilities cater to assisted living or medical staff to help treat medical emergencies. The emphasis on granting seniors high levels of independence renders it perfect for less dependent seniors who seek community living but do not constantly need daily assistance from nursing staff or help with mundane living tasks.
