When you search board & care homes in Apopka, you deserve more than a directory. This page combines current Florida AHCA licensing data with local cost and hospital context specific to Apopka. We currently track 3 licensed adult family care homes serving Apopka from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Apopka cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What board & care homes means — and who it's for
Board and care suits a senior who prefers a small, homelike setting with a handful of residents and a higher caregiver-to-resident ratio over a large community.
How Florida regulates it: Small "board and care" homes in Florida are typically AHCA-licensed assisted living facilities with a handful of beds, or Adult Family Care Homes (AFCH) under Chapter 429, Part II, F.S. — a private home licensed for up to five residents. They trade amenities for a homelike, lower-cost setting.
In Apopka specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Apopka's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near AdventHealth Apopka, and how quickly you need a spot.
Apopka board & care homes: by the numbers
3 licensed adult family care homes on file in Apopka; about 14 total licensed beds; averaging 5 beds per community; the largest at 5 beds. These numbers reflect actual AHCA-licensed providers on file, not modeled averages.
Licensed board & care homes providers in Apopka
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Data: Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder (2026). Verify any license, beds, and inspection history yourself at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before you commit.
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | AHCA license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, Shamprea | Apopka | 5 beds | 6907133 |
| White-Davis, Shereen | Apopka | 5 beds | 6907146 |
| Guillaume, Bethanie Barthelemy | Apopka | 4 beds | 6907135 |
Senior care in Apopka, Orange County
Apopka, the 'Indoor Foliage Capital,' is northwest Orange County's fast-growing suburban hub of about 55,000, a value-oriented family-and-retiree mix where many seniors age in place near adult children before moving to nearby assisted living. AdventHealth Apopka, opened in 2017, anchors a growing suburban care market with practical, value-priced assisted-living and in-home-care options on the metro's northwest side.
Nearby hospitals: AdventHealth Apopka, AdventHealth Orlando (nearby), Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital (Ocoee, nearby). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Apopka often shortlist communities a short drive from these.
Areas families ask about: Errol Estates, Rock Springs, Wekiva, Sweetwater Country Club, Downtown Apopka.
What board & care homes costs in Apopka (2026)
Apopka pricing runs $2,650–$4,550/month, below the metro average for Central Florida — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $3,250–$5,150/month
- Memory care: $4,450–$6,550/month
- In-home care: $25–$36/hour
What lowers the bill in Apopka: a shared room (often $700–$1,200/mo less), a small board-and-care home over a large community, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver for those who qualify.
How we vet Apopka providers
- Active Florida AHCA license verified on FloridaHealthFinder, with no open disciplinary action
- Last two AHCA survey cycles reviewed for deficiencies and complaints
- Real family references — not curated testimonials
- Transparent monthly pricing (a provider who won't disclose cost is one we won't refer)
- An in-person visit by a local advisor within the last 12 months
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio overnight?
- What care changes would force a move-out?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for this care level — every line item?
- How do you handle a sudden change in needs, like a fall?
- What is your current resident average length of stay?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: a homelike room, all meals, 24/7 caregivers, and personal-care help in a small setting. Typically extra: higher-acuity care and specialized services a small home may not staff for. Request a line-item rate sheet from each Apopka community — it's the only way to compare honestly.
How fast you can move in Apopka
In Apopka, a non-urgent move typically takes one to two weeks end to end. After a hospital stay near AdventHealth Apopka, families often need placement within a few days — line up paperwork early. A free local advisor can tell you which Apopka communities have current openings.
Worth knowing in Apopka: the strongest board & care homes options aren't always the ones with the biggest marketing budgets. We weigh license standing, staffing, and family feedback over advertising, which is how families here avoid a polished tour that hides a thin overnight staff.