Florida
The Sunshine State is well-known for its senior-friendly climate and favorable tax policies, but unfortunately, its reputation is not helping when it comes to healthcare. Florida is a popular retirement destination, but paradoxically, it ranks among the worst states for senior healthcare.
In February 2025, Florida Daily highlighted a study that showed that this state ranks as the fifth worst state for elderly care. This is a very low ranking for a destination that is so popular among retirees, and it is all linked to the challenges regarding affordability, access, and outcomes for seniors. The healthcare system in Florida has high costs and limited accessibility, and this makes it very hard for most retirees who rely on their social security only.
Even more, the AARP Scorecard places Florida at 43rd in the nation for long-term care services and support for older Americans. The availability and quality of long-term care options are not appropriate, and seniors are the ones who will suffer the most.
Considering all of these statistics, it is clear that even if Florida offers some wonderful opportunities for retirees, such as weather and large senior communities, healthcare is lacking, and these issues should be solved if we want to have a healthy and thriving senior population.
I lived in Taos, New Mexico for twenty years until I moved in 2020 to be closer to my son. I am now in my late eighties. The medical care in Taos, Espanola, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque was superior to anywhere else I have lived
Where’s the list…..all i see i spam ads.
Look closely… there are numbers 1 through 5, in brownish ovals. Click on those numbers and it takes you page by page through the list of states.
Florida, Texas New Mexico, South Carolina and Nevada
The location within your state might allow a neighboring state to affect your healthcare.
For example, where I am in eastern California the nearest hospital with necessary specialists and a bed available might be in Nevada. In my remote location, even though it’s 200 miles away, it’s common for patients to be flown to Reno.
Even if we’re sent to a California hospital it’s at 150 miles away.