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Situated on the shores of Lake Munroe, Deltona is home to almost 93,000 people. The city is a popular retirement spot, and more than 15% of the city’s residents are aged 65 and over. Deltona offers seniors a higher-than-average number of sunny days, along with excellent air quality and low crime rates. There are many entertainment options in the area, such as exploring nearby green spaces, such as Blue Spring State Park. The city is also close to the theme parks in Orlando and the surf at Daytona Beach, making it a convenient, central location for when grandkids visit.
The average cost of assisted living in Deltona is $4,050 per month, although the exact cost depends on the location of the facility and the services and amenities available. Seniors in Deltona also benefit from the absence of a state income tax and the city’s low cost of living.
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The average cost of assisted living in Deltona is $4,050 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Although this is $350 higher than the Florida average of $3,700, costs in Deltona are lower than the national median of $4,300. Prices in nearby Mississippi and Louisiana are similar to the Florida average, at $3,713 and $3,639, respectively. Georgia has an average of $3,500, while seniors in Alabama pay just $3,150 per month.
Assisted living costs in Deltona are about midrange compared to other Florida cities. In Tallahassee, seniors pay $5,506 per month, or $1,456 more than those in Deltona, and in The Villages, the average rate is $4,950. Respective costs in Palm Bay and Jacksonville are similar to Deltona, at $4,100 and $4,150. Orlando ($3,700) and Miami ($3,500) are more affordable, while in Tampa, the average is just $3,225. Sebring has the lowest assisted living rate statewide, at $2,895 per month.
People who are eligible for Florida Medicaid and require long-term care are enrolled in the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care – Long-Term Care (SMMC-LTC) program. The program doesn’t pay for room and board in an assisted living facility, but it does cover the cost of provided services, including housekeeping, medication assistance and help with activities of daily living.
To learn more about the eligibility requirements and application process for the SMMC-LTC program, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Contact | Description | |
| ElderSource | (888) 242-4464 | ElderSource is the Area Agency on Aging for a number of counties in northeast Florida, including Volusia County. It operates the Elder Helpline, which provides information to seniors and connects them with local resources. Other information services include Medicare and long-term care counseling. ElderSource also runs the ElderSource Institute which provides caregiver training and care transition services. |
| Council on Aging of Volusia County | (386) 253-4700 | The Council on Aging of Volusia County is a nonprofit organization that offers a number of free and low-cost services to help area seniors maintain a high quality of life. These include wellness counseling, guardianship and a respite care program, which may benefit seniors and their families during the transition to assisted living. |
| Daytona Beach Vet Center | (386) 336-6600 | Deltona seniors who have served in the U.S. military can find assistance at local VA centers. The Daytona Beach Vet Center helps veterans identify and apply for government programs, such as disability compensation, VA pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits. The center can also refer seniors to other VA programs and provides a range of counseling services. |
| Deltona Senior Center | (386) 574-0060 | The Deltona Senior Center offers a range of social and educational programs to encourage older adults to remain active and engaged in the community. This includes exercise classes, dancing, bingo and arts and crafts. The center also provides hot lunches to qualified seniors Monday through Friday. |
| Votran Gold Service | (386) 756-7496 | Votran’s Gold Service provides transportation services to people who can’t drive themselves or use the company’s fixed-route buses. This door-to-door service operates Monday through Saturday throughout Volusia County, and the buses used have ADA-compliant assisting devices for ease of boarding, including wheelchair lifts and lowered stairs. There’s a small charge for each trip. |
In Deltona, assisted living communities must follow the rules and regulations that govern all assisted living facilities in the state. These regulations are overseen by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, a division of the Agency for HealthCare Administration. For more information about these laws, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
