Located in Palm Beach County on the Atlantic coast near the Palm Beach Inlet, Lake Park is known for its boating, fishing, parks and underwater snorkeling trails. Seniors make up approximately 13% of the population, which attracts businesses that cater to the older population’s needs. Several hospitals are located in the region for accidents and illnesses, including Conviva Care and the Dietz Hospital. Compared to the national and state averages, the cost of living in Lake Park is slightly more, but Florida is one of the most tax-friendly states for seniors since there’s no income tax on retirement benefits.
There’s one assisted living community in Lake Park and 19 nearby for seniors who want a residential community that helps cater to their daily needs. These communities cost around $4,399 per month.
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According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Lake Park costs $4,399 per month or $99 more than the national average. It’s also $699 more than the state average. In Alabama, the monthly cost is around $3,150, and in Georgia, the cost is $3,500. Mississippi seniors pay around $3,713 per month.
Assisted living costs in Palm Bay and Jacksonville are close to Lake Park’s at $4,100 and $4,150 per month. The lowest costs for assisted living are in Miami at $3,500 per month, Punta Gorda at $3,938 and Pensacola at $3,805. Seniors who live in Tallahassee pay some of the highest rates at $5,506 per month.
Note: Data for Lake Park was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Port St. Lucie, was used instead.
Low-income seniors in Lake Park who need help paying for an assisted living community may apply for the Florida Medicaid Long-Term Care Waiver Program. The waiver provides monetary help to those aged 60 and older for services like housekeeping, transportation and meals.
Learn more about this waiver at our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Contact | Description | |
Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services | (561) 694-5435 | The Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services provides assistance to help older adults maintain their independence and promote a higher quality of life. Available programs include case management, companionship, nutritional counseling, housekeeping, personal care, emergency alert systems, medical supplies and home-delivered meals. |
Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach | (866) 684-5885 | The Palm Beach Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that provides services to seniors and disabled adults through private grants, donations and government funding. These programs include case management, congregate meals, counseling, financial risk reduction, personal care and nutritional counseling. |
Palm Tran Connection | (561) 649-9838 | Go Glades is a door-to-door transportation service in Palm Beach County for seniors aged 65 and older and those with disabilities. Fares are available at reduced rates for employment, health care, education, shopping and social activities, and all buses are wheelchair accessible. |
Palm Beach County Veterans Services | (561) 355-4761 | Men and women who’ve served in the military may apply for benefits and programs through Palm Beach County Veterans Services. The organization assists and counsels those who need help preparing and filing claims for federal, state and local benefits. This includes the Aid and Attendance benefit that helps seniors pay for home- and community-based services in long-term care facilities like assisted living homes. |
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (850) 414-2377 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for seniors who live in assisted living communities and other long-term care situations. The ombudsman also makes yearly visits to long-term care facilities to ensure that they’re operating according to state and federal regulations. |
In Lake Park, all assisted living communities are regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The agency performs annual long-term care community inspections to ensure that they meet all health and safety requirements. Learn more about these rules on our Assisted Living in Florida page.