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Assisted Living Communities in Cocoa, Florida

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Cocoa, FL and Nearby Cities

Cocoa's rate for assisted living is $4,461 per month on average, which is $461 higher than the Florida median but is within $50 of the U.S. average of $4,500. Nearby cities with lower costs include Fort Myers at $4,334 and Tampa at $3,350, while Jacksonville is more expensive and charges $4,660 per month. Orlando prices typically align with the Florida average. 

Cocoa

$4,461

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Orlando

$4,000

Fort Myers

$4,334

Jacksonville

$4,660

Tampa

$3,350

Paying for Assisted Living in Cocoa

Assisted living costs in Cocoa are $4,461 per month, which is higher than the state's average but below the national median. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cocoa

Eligible seniors in Cocoa can apply for financial assistance for ALF expenses through two state programs. The Optional State Supplementation program (OSS) is a need-based program that provides income-eligible seniors with funds to use toward room and board at an assisted living facility. The Statewide Medicare Managed Care (SMMC) long-term care plan includes two financial aid programs. Medicaid-eligible seniors can apply for funding through the Long-Term Care Managed Care program (LTC) and the Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Cocoa, FL

Assisted living care in Cocoa is just one of the options for senior care in the area. Residents can choose either in-home care or home health care for $4,767. While these options allow seniors to stay in their own homes, residents still must pay for their housing costs in addition to the cost of care. A more affordable option is adult day health care at $1,408 per month. Seniors who need constant skilled nursing care can get a semiprivate room for $9,688 per month on average. 

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$4,461

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,688

Note: Data for Cocoa was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Palm Bay, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Cocoa

Cocoa and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Cocoa, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Cocoa

Cocoa Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

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