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The county seat of Volusia County, DeLand is 34 miles north of downtown Orlando, with a senior population of approximately 8,590. There are many historical places, local restaurants and shopping opportunities for active adults. Warm year-round temperatures and around 232 sunny days per year make DeLand the perfect climate for outdoor activities. The cost of living in the city is also lower than the state and national averages, which makes it affordable as well as entertaining. For accidents and illnesses, AdventHealth DeLand treats a variety of conditions, including cancer, digestive problems, behavioral health issues, diabetes and heart and vascular diseases.
There are 13 assisted living communities within the city limits and 12 nearby, which gives seniors plenty of options to choose from. These communities have an average monthly cost of around $4,050.
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Compared to surrounding states, the median cost of assisted living in DeLand is more expensive, at $4,050. This is $350 more than the state average of $3,700 but $250 less than the national average of $4,300, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.
Monthly assisted living fees can vary a great deal. To the northeast along the Atlantic coast in Jacksonville, assisted living costs around $4,150 per month, and to the south in Miami, the cost is around $3,500. Along the gulf in Cape Coral and Tampa, seniors can expect to pay $4,500 and $3,225, respectively, while in the northwest in Pensacola, the cost is $3,805.
Note: Data for DeLand was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Deltona, was used instead.
The Long-Term Care Waiver Program helps older adults pay for personal care services in assisted living communities. Through this waiver, seniors are reimbursed for activities of daily living, including personal grooming, medication administration and housekeeping.
Learn how to apply, what the requirements are and a comprehensive list of services covered by the waiver at our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Council On Aging | (386) 736-9706 | The COA enriches the lives of senior citizens in Volusia County through various programs and services. This includes chore services, respite care, guardianship and support with depression, stress, addiction and family problems. The COA manages several senior centers and dining sites throughout the area, including the DeLand neighborhood dining site. |
| Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. | (352) 796-1425 | A nonprofit community action agency, Mid Florida Community Services works to eliminate poverty through a variety of services. It provides emergency support, continuing education, transportation, personal care services, nutrition education, telephone reassurance and referrals. |
| ElderSource | (888) 242-4464 | ElderSource helps seniors and caregivers by providing free information on enhancing health and independence. The program provides an elderly helpline, assistance in navigating Medicaid services and enrollment and help in reporting elder abuse. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (850) 414-2323 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for seniors in assisted living communities and nursing homes. This volunteer-based program identifies and resolves complaints made and rallies for the development and implementation of federal, state and local laws regarding the health and safety of seniors. The ombudsman also performs annual assessments of long-term care facilities. |
| SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | The Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program provides free health insurance information and confidential counseling to older adults and their caregivers throughout the state. SHINE volunteers also deliver educational presentations and distribute educational materials. |
| Volusia County Veterans Services | (386) 740-5102 | The Volusia County Veterans Services assists all former and current members of the military with a variety of programs and benefits, including education benefits, life insurance, medical enrollment, vocational rehabilitation and pensions. The agency also helps those in long-term care apply for the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides payments for home- and community-based services. |
Florida assisted living communities are licensed and regulated by the Agency for Healthcare Administration. The agency performs periodic audits to ensure facilities maintain the standards regarding medication assistance, housing and activities of daily living. Learn more about these regulations at our Assisted Living in Florida page.
