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Florida Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
The Florida partner network spans 107 cities, led by Jacksonville and Naples.
Florida Assisted Living Costs Compared With VA Benefits
The Florida median for assisted living is $5,610 a month ($67,320 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 10% below the national median of $6,200. For a Florida veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $1,765 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Florida median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,610 | $6,200 | 69% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,101 | $6,673 | 63% |
| Adult day care | $1,625 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,342 | $9,581 | 37% |
| Nursing home, private room | $12,167 | $10,798 | 32% |
Statewide medians for Florida from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
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GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soonCould Aid & Attendance Cover Most of a Florida Assisted Living Bill?
At the Florida median of $5,610 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 69% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Florida veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
1,327,071 Florida Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Florida is home to 1,327,071 veterans, 695,262 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Florida wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Florida
Patriot Angels works with 209 Florida assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9 | 7 |
| Naples | 8 | 4 |
| Sarasota | 7 | 4 |
| Bradenton | 7 | 5 |
| Tampa | 7 | 5 |
| Lakeland | 6 | 2 |
| Vero Beach | 5 | 4 |
| Ocala | 5 | 4 |
The largest operators in our Florida network are Brookdale (47), Discovery Senior Living (31), SRI Management (22).
Featured Florida Partners
How Florida Licenses Assisted Living
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities in Florida. License categories in Florida:
- Standard ALF license
- Extended Congregate Care (ECC)
- Limited Nursing Services (LNS)
- Limited Mental Health (LMH)
What it means for your family: Florida ALFs that advertise memory care must meet dementia training requirements; specialty licenses (ECC, LNS) allow higher care levels. Because 135 of 209 Florida partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Inspection reports for Florida communities are available through the FloridaHealthFinder facility search.
Paying for Assisted Living in Florida
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) Program
SMMC LTC can cover assisted living services; enrollment is limited and waitlists are common.
Aid & Attendance in Florida
The benefit is paid to the Florida veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Florida home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Florida. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Florida City
113 Florida cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Florida Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Florida?
The Florida statewide median is $5,610 a month, or $67,320 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Florida?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Florida assisted living bill, about 69% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Florida?
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) Program: SMMC LTC can cover assisted living services; enrollment is limited and waitlists are common.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Florida?
209 assisted living partners in 107 cities, and 135 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Florida numbers and partners.
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