Assisted Living Communities in Dade City, Florida

Dade City sits in the Tampa Bay Area and serves as the seat of Pasco County. It caters to a range of senior care needs through diverse long-term care solutions, including 144 assisted living...

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

John A

5.0

March 24, 2025

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Elevated Estates at The Edwinola

From our first interaction to our last this has been an eye opener to the needs and minds of seniors . Mom was diagnosed with early stage dementia and the care staff and nurse re assured us always...

Assisted Living

Barbara

5.0

March 10, 2025

I visited this facility

Review of Elevated Estates at The Edwinola

I visited the Elevated Estates at The Edwinola in Dade City. I toured the assisted living part. Their studios were very roomy, and each room had a nice patio. The part where the assisted living is...

Assisted Living

Disgusted

1.0

November 27, 2024

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Elevated Estates at The Edwinola

I want to start off by saying that I am totally disgusted with everything about edwinola. My mom moved into edwinola on January 29th, 2024, Till we moved her belongings out in November 23, 2024....

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Data from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Dade City at around $5,292 per month. This rate surpasses the Florida norm by about $540 and trends above costs in nearby cities. For example, in Tampa, rates run over $1,000 lower, and in Punta Gorda, the expected monthly expense falls near $3,724. However, local rates come in a little lower than the U.S. median of $5,350.

Dade City

$5,292

Florida

$4,750

United States

$5,350

Tampa

$4,213

North Port

$4,965

Sebring

$4,595

Punta Gorda

$3,724

Paying for Assisted Living in Dade City

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dade City

Payment assistance is available for eligible seniors who need an assisted living facility in Dade City through the state’s Medicaid Waiver Program. This waiver program covers services in both assisted living facilities and adult family homes, but it doesn’t cover private rooms. For private rooms and apartments, family supplementation is permitted.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Dade City’s assisted living residents anticipate monthly care costs of around $5,292 per month. Although this rate exceeds adult day health care fees of roughly $2,492, it compares favorably to costs for skilled care. For example, home health care clients spend around $5,911 on full-time private attendance, and seniors in nursing homes see monthly bills of about $9,642 for shared living units.

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$2,492

Assisted Living Facility

$5,292

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$9,642

Note: Since data for Dade City is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lakeland, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Dade City

There are programs and services in Dade City that can help seniors improve their quality of life. These services are available for free or at a low cost and include transportation, case management and referrals.

Resource	Contact	Service
Senior Services Pasco County	(727) 834-3340	The Pasco County Senior Services department provides congregate meals, transportation, nutrition education, insurance counseling and case management. The agency also operates the Galen Wilson and Dade City senior centers and helps schedule and manage special events at these centers.
Community Aging and Retirement Services (CARES)	(727) 862-9291	CARES is a nonprofit organization that provides services to older adults in the community. The agency works with volunteers, donors, health professionals and families to help older adults age positively and with dignity. Services include community education, wellness programs and telephone reassurance.
Mid Florida Community Services	(352) 796-1425	Mid Florida Community Services offers multiple programs for area seniors, including continuing education, energy assistance, emergency support services and transportation.
Veterans Services of Pasco County	(727) 847-2411	Veteran’s services helps men and women who have served in the military sign up for programs, pensions and services. The Aid and Attendance Housing Benefit is one program that helps pay for home and community-based services in long-term care.
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman	(850) 414-2323	The long-term care ombudsman is a trained volunteer who helps seniors in assisted living communities improve their quality of care and quality of life. The ombudsman advocates for seniors’ rights, responds to residents’ concerns and helps ensure long-term care facilities are maintaining the standards set by federal and state regulations.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Dade City

Dade City-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.