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Assisted Living Communities in Lake Wales, Florida

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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Water Edge of Lake Wales

Water Edge of Lake Wales is big. It's considerably more expensive but it seems to have every amenity that you could want. My mom has her own apartment as opposed to a smaller room, and the staff is...

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Martha

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Water Edge of Lake Wales

I have a friend who is staying at Water Edge of Lake Wales. It's a great community. They are interested in their residents, and they take good pride in taking care of them. They did some...

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stevenb

I am a friend or relative of resident

Review of The Club at Lake Wales

Very good care and attentive service at this facility for my dad who has dementia. Always willing to go to the extra mile. My dad has been a resident for over two years and we have not had any...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Lake Wales, FL and Nearby Cities

Assisted living in Lake Wales costs $3,300 per month, $700 below the state average and 26.6% lower than the national median. As such, the city is one of the most affordable places in Florida for retirees. Tampa seniors pay similar fees of $3,350, while those residing in Orlando pay 21% more for the same services. To the west of Lake Wales, North Port assisted living facilities charge $845 less, while on Florida’s east coast, Palm Bay retirees pay an additional 35% each month.

Lake Wales

$3,300

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Orlando

$4,000

Tampa

$3,350

North Port

$4,145

Palm Bay

$4,461

Paying for Assisted Living in Lake Wales

 

Seniors spend an average of $3,300 per month on assisted living in Lake Wales.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lake Wales

The Optional State Supplement is available for Lake Wales seniors who receive income from Social Security. Florida also offers financial assistance to people in assisted living through the Medicaid Long-Term Care Program or the Assistive Care Services waiver.

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 Lake Wales, FL

At $3,300 per month, assisted living is the most affordable form of senior care in Lake Wales. Costs increase by $1,276 for seniors requiring personal care assistance to live independently at home. Those needing basic medical care in the home, such as wound care and diabetes management, spend 35.7% more than assisted living residents for home health care. Lake Wales seniors requiring round-the-clock medical care and monitoring pay the highest rate of $8,745, a 165% increase on assisted living fees.

In-Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,481

Assisted Living Facility

$3,300

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,745

Note: Data for Lake Wales was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lakeland, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Lake Wales

Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lake Wales

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

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