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Paying for Assisted Living in Miami-Dade County

The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey doesn’t contain senior care cost data for Miami-Dade County, but it does disclose care rates for the Miami area, which contains the county’s principal city of Miami. Based on this data, seniors in Miami-Dade County pay approximately $3,500 per month for assisted living, making it among the most cost-effective options in the state and the nation as a whole. Monthly fees are $200 less per month than the state median of $3,700 and $800 less than the national rate of $4,300.  

The Cost of Assisted Living in Miami Dade County, FL and Nearby Cities

Miami-Dade County may be a good option for seniors seeking affordable senior care, with fees coming in among the lowest in the state at $3,500. The state does contain a few cities with even more economically priced care, including the Tampa area, where assisted living facilities charge approximately $3,225 monthly, and the Sebring area, where fees are $2,895. In Ocala, care costs exceed the state average but are affordable compared to the national rate at $4,000 per month, and in the Sebastian area, assisted living facilities charge $4,500. Panama City is considerably pricier at $5,161. The capital city of Tallahassee is the most expensive Florida city for assisted living, with care fees averaging $5,506 per month.

Miami-Dade County/Miami Area

$3,500

Florida

$3,700

The United States

$4,300

Tampa Area

$3,225

Panama City

$5,161

Tallahassee

$5,506

Sebastian Area

$4,500

Ocala

$4,000

Sebring Area

$2,895

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Miami-Dade County

In 2014, the state of Florida replaced all their HCBS waiver programs with the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC-LTC), which helps eligible seniors pay for assisted living costs. Florida also has the Optional State Supplement (OSS), a non-Medicaid program available for qualified seniors.

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Miami-Dade County

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Alliance for Aging, Inc.(305) 670-6500Alliance for Aging, Inc., is the county’s Area Agency on Aging. Through federal funding, this local nonprofit agency administers a broad array of programs including legal services, disaster information and preparedness, Living Healthy workshops and Medicare options counseling. The agency provides information on local programs such as the Aging and Disability Resource Center and REFER, a searchable online database with organizations that provide recreational opportunities, clothing, tax preparation assistance and health and dental services. It also has a long-term care ombudsman that monitors conditions and practices in assisted living facilities, educates residents of their rights and advocates on behalf of those who’ve experienced abuse, neglect or exploitation in long-term care facilities.
Veteran Services Program(305) 270-2940The Veteran Services Program promotes access to state and federal benefits for qualifying veterans and their family members. Through this program, veterans get help with identifying and applying for programs such as the Aid and Attendance benefit, pension programs and disability compensation. The program also provides assistance with hospitalization and burial expenses and dependence and indemnity compensation.
Mayor’s Initiative on Aging(305) 375-5648The Mayor’s Initiative on Aging provides older adults with information on programs in the county that meet their needs and provide social and recreational opportunities. Some activities that are open to community participation include health education and disease prevention classes, nutrition education and consultations, interactive fitness activities, health screenings and presentations on senior safety. Several local agencies, including Aventura Hospital and Medical Center and Jackson Health System, host free health fairs and screenings in cooperation with the Initiative on Aging.
SHINE(800) 963-5337SHINE is the statewide senior health insurance program that provides free, objective information and guidance for Medicare-eligible residents. It’s staffed by trained volunteers who can help seniors understand their Medicare benefits and review Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan options. Volunteers can also help seniors sort and understand their medical bills and address billing errors. Assistance is provided on a one-on-one basis at various sites throughout the county and in virtual and in-person group classes.
Senior Volunteer Programs(786) 469-4851The county provides volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over through RSVP. Through this program, Miami-Dade seniors volunteer in nearly 80 local agencies and organizations, including the local airport, senior centers, hospitals and medical centers, VA centers and schools. Volunteers work for at least three hours per week in exchange for benefits such as travel reimbursement, liability insurance and, in some cases, meals.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

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