Named after the area’s numerous coconut palms, Coconut Creek is 37 miles north of Miami and just minutes from Atlantic beaches. There are a number of parks, canals and gardens for outdoor recreation, and with 251 sunny days per year and mild winters, the city can be explored year-round. The cost of living in Coconut Creek is comparable to the state and national average, and because Florida has no income tax and retirement incomes aren’t taxed by the state, seniors can save more of their money.
Seniors who want to retire in Coconut Creek will find six assisted living communities and 102 nearby to choose from. These communities have an average monthly cost of $3,500. The exact cost can vary depending on room and board, the number of activities and the size of the rooms.
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Coconut Creek’s average monthly assisted living cost is $3,500, which is $200 less than the state average and $800 less than the national average. Compared to neighboring states, assisted living in the city is the same as the median cost in Georgia, but $350 more than Alabama and $213 more than Mississippi.
According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Coconut Creek costs $3,500 a month, which is $388 more than North Port. In the central part of the state in Orlando, seniors pay around $200 more. In the northwest panhandle in Panama City, the average cost is $5,161, and in Palm Bay and Port St. Lucie, the cost is $4,100 and $4,399 respectively.
Note: Data for Coconut Creek was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.
The Long-Term Waiver Program helps elderly Floridians aged 60 and older pay for activities of daily living in assisted living communities. These activities include housekeeping, medication administration, grooming, transportation, bathing, toileting and meals. Learn more about this waiver, including the requirements and how to apply, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Contact | Description | |
Dayscape Senior Activity Center | (954) 531-1771 | The Dayscape Senior Activity Center provides a wide range of services and activities for seniors, including meals, entertainment, medication management, social opportunities, transportation and regular outings. Additional activities include exercise, music, arts, crafts and therapeutic activities. |
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County (ADRC) | (954) 745-9779 | The ARDC serves as the local Area Agency on Aging. This nonprofit agency serves seniors aged 60 and older in Broward County. The programs and services include food assistance, health and wellness classes, insurance counseling, medical referrals and transportation. The agency also provides information and assistance about state and federal benefits. |
Alliance for Aging | (305) 670-6500 | The Alliance for Aging connects seniors with meals, recreational activities, adult day care, personal care, legal assistance and insurance counseling. Additional services include the Alzheimer’s disease Initiative and Medicaid managed care. |
Broward County Veterans Services | (954) 357-6622 | Broward County Veterans Services helps local men and women who have served in the military. The agency helps seniors receive benefits and services and enjoy a better quality of life. It also provides assistance applying for service-connected compensation, burial benefits, education and the Aid and Attendance benefit that helps pay for daily services in long-term care. |
Broward County Transit | (954) 357-8400 | BCT offers transportation services for seniors and disabled individuals for medical appointments, errands, shopping and outings. Rides may be scheduled one to three days in advance. |
Florida Long Term Care Ombudsman | (850) 414-2323 | The ombudsman program of Florida works to improve the quality of life for all seniors in long-term care. It serves as an advocate to protect the rights of seniors regarding health and safety and makes routine annual inspections in long-term care facilities to ensure they’re maintaining state and local regulations. |
The Agency for Healthcare Administration’s Bureau of Facility Regulation is the governing body that oversees assisted living communities throughout the state. The bureau is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure that standards are being met. Learn more about these standards on our Assisted Living in Florida page.