This guide gives you the real 2026 numbers for VA aid and attendance hollywood in Hollywood, not generic national averages. Pricing comes from active local providers we work with; it's refreshed every 30 days.
You'll find: monthly ranges, what's included, how Medicaid / Medicare / VA benefits / long-term-care insurance reduce out-of-pocket cost, and a step-by-step on how families typically structure payment over 2–5 years.
2026 monthly cost ranges in Hollywood
- Assisted living (standard): $3,200 – $5,800
- Memory care: $4,500 – $7,800
- Board-and-care home (3–10 beds): $2,800 – $4,800
- Skilled nursing (private pay daily): $260 – $410/day
- In-home care (companion): $26 – $34/hour
- In-home care (skilled aide): $32 – $44/hour
- Adult day care: $75 – $120/day
How most Hollywood families pay
- Personal savings or Social Security (typical first 12–24 months)
- Long-term-care insurance, if in place
- VA Aid & Attendance ($1,800 – $2,900/mo for eligible veterans/spouses)
- Florida Medicaid waiver (Frail Elderly or Personal Care)
- Home sale or reverse mortgage proceeds for sustained care
- Family contribution / multi-sibling pooling
What reduces the bill
- Choosing a shared room: typically saves $700–$1,200/month
- Smaller board-and-care over large community: $800–$1,800/month
- Right-sizing care level: medication management only, not full hands-on
- Move-in incentives during winter months in Florida
