This is a Winter Springs-first guide to adult day care: not national averages, but the providers licensed to operate here, current 2026 costs, and the local context that shapes a good decision. We currently track 1 licensed adult day care centers serving Winter Springs from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Winter Springs 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 adult day care means — and who it's for
Adult day care helps a family caregiver who works or needs respite during the day while their loved one gets supervision, meals, and social engagement.
How Florida regulates it: Adult day care centers in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 429, Part III, F.S. They provide daytime supervision, meals, and activities so a caregiver can work or rest, without the cost of residential placement.
In Winter Springs specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Winter Springs's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Oviedo Medical Center (nearby), and how quickly you need a spot.
Winter Springs adult day care: by the numbers
1 licensed adult day care centers on file in Winter Springs; about 24 total licensed beds; averaging 24 beds per community; the largest at 24 beds. These are real, current AHCA license counts for the area — not national estimates.
Licensed adult day care providers in Winter Springs
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share The Care, Inc | Winter Spgs | 24 beds | 9298 |
Senior care in Winter Springs, Seminole County
Winter Springs is a leafy, master-planned east Seminole County city of about 38,000, anchored by the Tuscawilla golf community and home to a comfortable, established 65+ population. A quiet, higher-amenity east-Seminole market — Tuscawilla and newer communities — with Oviedo Medical Center and AdventHealth Altamonte both a short drive away.
Nearby hospitals: Oviedo Medical Center (nearby), AdventHealth Altamonte Springs (nearby), Central Florida Regional Hospital (Sanford, nearby). Hospital nearness is a real factor in Winter Springs: it smooths rehab hand-offs, dementia crises, and ongoing care, so many families filter by it.
Areas families ask about: Tuscawilla, Winter Springs core, Highlands, Oak Forest, Hacienda Village.
What adult day care costs in Winter Springs (2026)
Winter Springs pricing runs $73–$125/day, above 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): $3,550–$5,600/month
- Memory care: $4,900–$7,200/month
- In-home care: $27–$40/hour
To trim cost in Winter Springs, families commonly choose a companion (shared) suite, favor a small residential home over a big campus, pay only for the care level actually needed, and tap VA Aid & Attendance or the Florida SMMC Medicaid waiver where eligible.
How we vet Winter Springs 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: daytime supervision, meals and snacks, activities, and some health monitoring. Typically extra: transportation and extended hours at some centers. Insist on an itemized monthly quote from Winter Springs providers so hidden add-ons don't surprise you later.
How fast you can move in Winter Springs
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Winter Springs placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Winter Springs communities have current openings.
A practical Winter Springs reality: published prices and real all-in costs often differ once care levels and add-ons are counted. Before you commit to any adult day care option in Winter Springs, get an itemized rate sheet — a local advisor can pull these and compare them side by side so there are no surprises after move-in.