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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in South Daytona, Florida

South Daytona, FL has 1 licensed nursing home listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $10,466/mo. That's roughly in line with the Florida state median.

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Median monthly price, South Daytona

$10,466/mo

Estimated range $9,512 – $12,312

● South Daytona $10,466 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in South Daytona

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesSouth DaytonaFloridaNational
25th percentile$9,512/mo$9,873/mo$8,951/mo
Median$10,466/mo$10,342/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$12,312/mo$12,167/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in South Daytona runs about $32 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,806
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,174
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$23,573

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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.

Nearby cities: Daytona Beach · Ormond Beach · DeLand

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in South Daytona.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in South Daytona runs about $1,644 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and South Daytona has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (904) 391-6600 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 $6,174 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,677 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 South Daytona assisted living median of $5,677 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,174 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in South Daytona run about $10,466 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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1 nursing home in South Daytona

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

Free local help worth saving

South Daytona, in Volusia County, has about 13,543 residents. About 3,121 of them (23%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $56,579.

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

Are nursing homes in South Daytona more expensive than the rest of Florida?

South Daytona's median nursing home cost is about 1% higher than the Florida state median.

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Nursing Homes in South Daytona: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers