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Surrounded by lakes and nature preserves, Orange City is a small town in Volusia County, about 30 miles north of Orlando. Though the city’s population is only estimated to be 12,632, 29.6% of those residents are over the age of 65 — close to double the national number. Seniors who own their homes can save money each year on property taxes, while all residents benefit from Orange City’s relatively low cost of living.
For Orange City’s seniors who need more help than they can get at home but don’t require the intensity of a nursing facility, assisted living is often a great fit. Residents can receive 24-hour assistance with their medications and daily living activities, and most facilities also have visiting medical professionals, such as therapists and physicians. On average, seniors living in Orange City’s assisted living communities pay $3,975 a month for their care, which is less than the statewide and national averages.
In this guide, we’ll compare the cost of assisted living in Orange City with nearby areas and other types of care. We’ll also provide a few resources that may help seniors save money for assisted living and find a community that’s right for them.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Florida. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average cost of assisted living in Orange City is $3,975 a month.
Compared to most Floridians in assisted living, residents in Orange city’s facilities save about $25 a month on their care, and compared to assisted living residents around the country, they save an average of over $525 a month.
At $1,325 a month more than Orange City’s average, the median cost of care in Naples is among the state’s highest. In Cape Coral and Miami, assisted living costs average $359 and $410 a month more, respectively, while in Tallahassee and Jacksonville, seniors are paying almost $700 a month more for assisted living. A bit south in Orlando, assisted living costs an average of $4,000 a month, and a short drive west in Tampa, the average cost of assisted living is among the state’s most affordable — $3,350 a month.
Note: Data for Orange City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Deltona, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Florida.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Orange City Senior Center | (386) 775-3121 | At the Orange City Senior Center, the town’s older adults can gather for fun games and rewarding classes as well as healthy group meals. The senior center is operated by the Council on Aging of Volusia County, which provides seniors with access to all of its county senior centers for one affordable rate. |
| Florida Elder Law | (888) 895-7873 | Florida Elder Law provides free legal assistance to seniors over the age of 60 in Orange City and throughout the state. In addition to being a Florida resident, you’ll have to meet income guidelines to qualify for free legal aid. Appointments are held over the phone, and the group routinely assists seniors with matters concerning landlords, visitation rights at long-term care facilities and health care laws. |
| Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders | (904) 391-6699 | If you need help understanding the different parts of Medicare and how it compares with other health insurance options, contact a friendly counselor at the S.H.I.N.E. program for free and unbiased assistance. The local C.O.A. is the nearest counseling site for seniors in Orange City, but you can also get assistance over the phone. |
| Volusia County Veterans Services | (386) 775-5205 | The servicemen and women at the Volusia County Veterans Services office can help former members of the armed forces apply for disability pension and health care benefits as well as check the status of any existing claims. With the assistance of the office’s vocational rehabilitation programs, some seniors may be able to find a new occupation that helps pay their long-term care expenses. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (386) 226-7846 | The First Coast South District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program serves seniors living in Volusia and Flagler counties. The program is made up of mostly volunteers who investigate and resolve complaints at senior care facilities as well as help families research communities and financial assistance options. The program holds ongoing public meetings, enabling community members to get involved in advocating for the well-being of its seniors in assisted living and other long-term care communities. |
| Council on Aging of Volusia County | (386) 253-4700 | The C.O.A. of Volusia County is a one-stop-shop for information about long-term care and how to pay for it. The agency manages four senior centers around the county as well as a number of helpful programs such as wellness and nutrition counseling. Low-income seniors who haven’t moved into a senior care facility may qualify to receive in-home support until more assistance is needed. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Orange City area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
