Assisted Living Communities in Port Charlotte, Florida
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Port Charlotte, FL below include 75 Assisted Living facilities with...
938 reviews. On average in Port Charlotte, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Port Charlotte, FL
"My mom who’s 93 is a full time resident. The staff and Director treats her like family. They are attentive, supportive and accommodating to both the residents and the families. They cook healthy meals, keep the facility impeccably clean and focus on ..."
"I appreciated Discovery Commons South Biscayne. The girl was very, very nice. They have a lot of activities there. They had art activities. The girl said, 'My door is always open. I appreciate it if residents come in and sit down and chat.' They had ..."
"My mother moved into North Port Pines. I like everything about it. It's clean. They're caring. She likes the food, it's good and hot. They do her laundry. They make sure she has her meds. It's a beautiful place. They have a variety of activities. The..."
"My mother lived at Aston for eight years and was extremely happy, as was I, her daughter. The employees are so caring and nurturing. They are always doing their best and always improving, not resting on their laurels, for all of the residents...."
"This is the third care facility for my sister who has early onset dementia at age 71. As her cognition declined, her needs outstripped the facilities' capacities. We are thrilled and grateful that she is now under the watchful and caring eye of the A..."
"My mother-in-law is at Cape Coral Shores. It is absolutely positively most excellent. I'm a retired nurse who also worked in the field, and I still would rate Cape Coral Shores far and above any nursing, assisted living, and memory care unit I have e..."
"My aunt was in Inglenook and I was really pleased with that place. She was very happy there. It was very, very nice, it was very friendly, very outgoing, very hospitable...."
"My sister is at Dornoch Place. It is a small community, so it is more personal. The residents seem to be enjoying themselves and they seem to love where they are. The grounds are clean. The location is very easy to get to. There are two residents in ..."
"I toured Village On The Isle. It was very good. They took their time explaining everything to us, and they showed us everything that we needed to see. It's a good experience. Everything was kept very upscale, clean, and neat. It was a good place. You..."
"My husband is at Gardens of North Port. I would recommend them because they help me and they're helping my husband now. He has only been there for a week, and I go every day for 3 or 4 hours because I'm trying to get him to adjust because he has a li..."
"I'm already at Calusa Harbour. It's very well run. The price is good, which is a big deal. It's right on the river. And if there's a problem in the building, they will help you and take care of you. During Hurricane Ian, all the people who were livin..."
"My mother is in Gulf Coast Village. She can dress herself, but she needs help with showers and medication. She has a little bit of dementia, but not that bad that she needs to be in memory care or anything like that. We chose it because it was close ..."
"My mother is in the assisted living of Truewood by Merrill Venice. They have lots of activities and she's happy. The staff is wonderful, the rooms are very reasonable, food is excellent, and they have like three to four activities a day. She's so tir..."
"Before moving into the memory care unit at the Venice Center, my sister resided in 2 previous facilities. Those 2 facilities I felt were not worth any positive reviews! However, the Venice Center's Memory Care Unit is by far at the top of the list ..."
"Two days ago, I visited Magnolia Gardens. It was a very small facility and very home-like with a very nice atmosphere. The food was basically individually prepared, so they could accomodate anything that I preferred, and that’s very nice. However, th..."
"Mary's On Bayshore has a very nice atmosphere. It seems like they have caring people and nice facilities. It is on a small side. The house is well maintained.
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"Gardens of Venice is very beautiful. It's outstanding, and the people are super nice. I have no problems here. I'm in a studio apartment with a walk-in bathroom and shower. The dining area is real nice, and the food's good. They have a salon, books, ..."
"Pondella Serenity provided exemplary care more our Mother. The limited number of residents allows for individualized supervision and care beyond one receives in larger corporate run facilities. The resourceful nature of the owners and staff far excee..."
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Place was very clean but building is older. No smells and resident looked very happy and we’re playing bingo. The price is very good!!! In a really good location. The manager was very nice and really gave me ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Port Charlotte, FL and Nearby Cities
Assisted living facilities in Port Charlotte charge a monthly fee of approximately $3,724, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This expense falls over $1,000 below the state norm and saves seniors about $1,600 over the national baseline. It also compares favorably to rates in nearby cities, including Lakeland, where residents pay around $5,292 for services, and Cape Coral, where the median rate is $5,675.
Port Charlotte
$3,724
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
North Port
$4,965
Lakeland
$5,292
Sebring
$4,595
Cape Coral
$5,675
Paying for Assisted Living in Port Charlotte, FL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Port Charlotte
Qualified seniors can receive assistance with the cost of services at assisted living facilities in Port Charlotte through the state’s Medicaid Long-Term Care (MLTC) and Assistive Care Services programs. Although the state’s programs do not set a cap on room-and-board fees, the MLTC plan does help to negotiate those costs with the provider.
The state also provides an optional state supplement (OSS) for those receiving Federal SSI benefits that can help with the costs of long-term care. Florida allows family supplementation to help cover the costs of assisted living without impacting Medicaid eligibility.
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 Living in Port Charlotte, FL
The monthly median cost for assisted living in Port Charlotte comes in at around $3,724. By comparison, home health care clients pay around $8,866. Assisted living costs also compare favorably to nursing home rates of approximately $10,676, making assisted living a budget-friendly option compared to intensive care.
Home Health Care
$8,866
Assisted Living Facility
$3,724
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,676
Note: Since data for Port Charlotte is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Punta Gorda, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Port Charlotte
Residents of Port Charlotte have access to a range of programs, resources and services designed to help seniors currently residing in or considering a move to assisted living. These services are provided by government agencies and nonprofit organizations serving southwest Florida and Charlotte County.
AAASWFL offers a variety of health and wellness programs for Charlotte County residents aged 60 and older. These include balance training, falls prevention education, arthritis-friendly exercise classes and lessons on managing chronic diseases. Its volunteers provide counseling on Medicare options and can assist seniors with claims and appeals. Seniors with questions about long-term care can call its Elder Helpline to speak with a counselor and find available resources.
Charlotte County Veteran Services helps former military members and their families access services and benefits they’re entitled to receive. These can include pensions and disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation and allowances to help pay for burial and funeral costs. Eligible senior veterans can also get help applying for VA Aid and Attendance benefits, which they can put toward the cost of assisted living care.
Administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Ombudsman Program advocates for seniors in assisted living and other types of long-term care. Volunteer ombudsmen in the Southwest office work to ensure that facilities in Port Charlotte meet legal standards of care. They can also help resolve complaints regarding neglect, abuse, evictions, meal quality and proper administration of medication.
Bay Area Legal Services operates the Florida Senior Legal Helpline that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income seniors aged 60 and older. Eligible Port Charlotte residents can get answers to questions about wills, probate, advance care directives, Social Security and other topics relevant to older adults.
The Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County provides free wellness services, educational programming, recreational activities and engaging social events. It also connects seniors with local volunteer opportunities based on their interests and skills, enabling them to give back to their community in a rewarding and meaningful way.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte-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.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Port Charlotte is 194, which is below the national average of 323.
There is low traffic congestion with an above average crash rate of 11.
At $863, the average cost of housing in Port Charlotte is below the nationwide average of $1,442
Port Charlotte offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.46.
In Port Charlotte, 81.7% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is above the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 0 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 57% in Port Charlotte – this is lower the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 66 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is less the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Port Charlotte ranked in the bottom of the pack. It’s overall rank was 265th, and it scored the best in Affordability, while it’s lowest score was for Senior Living & Housing.
In Port Charlotte, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care
I had an in-person tour of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care. It wasn't like a resort. It was like a very nice assisted living facility with many amenities. They provide breakfast, lunch...
Brookdale Port Charlotte was very nice. The community seemed charming. It was a small community and had a friendly environment. It was more of a quiet kind of community. I saw their menu, and they...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Brookdale Port Charlotte
My father is in Brookdale Port Charlotte. We chose it because of the location. It was a mile away from where he lived and he was familiar with the area. His banks and stores and everything that he...