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Updated August 2026

Adult Day Care in DeFuniak Springs, Florida

We're still building out our adult day care directory for DeFuniak Springs, FL. The median estimated cost is $1,681/mo. That's above the Florida state median by about 3%. Browse nearby cities or the Florida page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, DeFuniak Springs

$1,681/mo

Estimated range $1,543 – $1,737

● DeFuniak Springs $1,681 ○ National median $2,058

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in DeFuniak Springs

2025 figures

Adult Day Care cost comparison (2025)
Adult Day CareDeFuniak SpringsFloridaNational
25th percentile$1,543/mo$1,551/mo$1,798/mo
Median$1,681/mo$1,625/mo$2,058/mo
75th percentile$1,737/mo$1,766/mo$3,033/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in DeFuniak Springs runs about $33 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,868
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,310
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,093

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in DeFuniak Springs.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in DeFuniak Springs runs about $1,681 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (850) 494-7101 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,310 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,802 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the DeFuniak Springs assisted living median of $5,802 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,310 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in DeFuniak Springs run about $10,696 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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Adult Day Care in DeFuniak Springs

We don't have licensed adult day care centers listed for DeFuniak Springs, FL yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

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Free local help worth saving

DeFuniak Springs, in Walton County, has about 6,532 residents. About 1,057 of them (16%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $54,512.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is adult day care in DeFuniak Springs more expensive than the rest of Florida?

DeFuniak Springs's median adult day care cost is about 3% higher than the Florida state median.

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Adult Day Care in DeFuniak Springs: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers