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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Florida is $6,190, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Orange County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Orange County, FL

Cost of nursing homes in Orange County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Florida is $6,190 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Nursing homes costs in Orange County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$4,811/mo

Private

$6,319/mo

Senior living costs in Florida vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Florida

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Florida	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$6,190/mo	$5,847/mo	5.9% above national median
Assisted Living	$4,853/mo	$5,830/mo	16.8% below national median
Memory Care	$5,704/mo	$6,999/mo	18.5% below national median
Independent Living	$3,640/mo	$3,520/mo	3.4% above national median

Nursing Homes

Florida:$6,190/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:5.9% above national median

Assisted Living

Florida:$4,853/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:16.8% below national median

Memory Care

Florida:$5,704/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:18.5% below national median

Independent Living

Florida:$3,640/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:3.4% above national median

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Nursing homes costs in Orange County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Orange County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Orange County, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Orange County, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Orange County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column location: Location

Column cost2024: 2024 average cost

Column cost2023: 2023 average cost

Column percentChange: Percent change

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Orange County, FL	$5,553/mo	$5,374/mo	+3.3%
Florida	$5,114/mo	$4,949/mo	+3.3%
National	$6,098/mo	$5,866/mo	+4.0%

Orange County, FL

2024 average cost:$5,553/mo

2023 average cost:$5,374/mo

Percent change:+3.3%

Florida

2024 average cost:$5,114/mo

2023 average cost:$4,949/mo

Percent change:+3.3%

National

2024 average cost:$6,098/mo

2023 average cost:$5,866/mo

Percent change:+4.0%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Orange County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Orange County

Courtyards of Orlando

5.0

The therapists are good. I feel at home here. The nurses and staff are very friendly and the meals are good.

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0

We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Grand Living Park at Lake Mary

5.0

Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.

Orange County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orange County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orange County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Orange County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Orange County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Orange County, FLNational

Full medication management

55.2%

2.5%

Doctor on call

49.8%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

88.9%

23.7%

Diabetic care

90.8%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

65.1%

10%

Home care agency on-site

44.4%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

88.9%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

51%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

58.2%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orange County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Orange County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Orange County, FLNational

Dementia behaviors care

55.6%

Specialized memory care training for staff

37.9%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

47.1%

5.5%

Memory care only community

18.8%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orange County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Orange County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Orange County, FLNational

Nutritionist / dietician

34.5%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

46.4%

1.4%

No sugar

37.2%

1.4%

Vegetarian

39.5%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Orange County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Orange County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Orange County, FLNational

Professional chef

41.8%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

47.9%

0.5%

Room service

43.3%

0.3%

Anytime dining

17.2%

0.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Orange County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Orange County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Orange County, FLNational

Activity director

52.5%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

39.8%

0.3%

Community service programs

33%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

52.9%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

54%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

56.3%

6.6%

Piano or organ

45.6%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

45.6%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

44.1%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

54.4%

0.4%

Live performances

53.3%

0.4%

Dances

41%

0.2%

Fitness center

28.4%

0.3%

Fitness classes

54%

0.4%

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