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619 Princeton Street, Brandon, FL 33511
3.6
(3 reviews)
"Staff is caring and accurate regarding their service. Facility provides the best service to residents. ..."
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Ruskin sits south of Tampa, on Florida's Gulf Coast. The city features 28 assisted living communities, and seniors can find an additional in surrounding areas. Residents of these communities pay a median monthly rate of $4,145. In comparison, Florida's typical price ranks $145 cheaper, but the national norm is $355 more expensive.
Our directory includes reviews of Ruskin's assisted living communities, which have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars. Explore the reviews below to learn more.
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619 Princeton Street, Brandon, FL 33511
3.6
(3 reviews)
"Staff is caring and accurate regarding their service. Facility provides the best service to residents. ..."
READ MORE1725 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
3.6
(8 reviews)
"Facility always clean and clean smelling, regular toilet visits for residents, three good meals per day, plus snacks. There are daily activities that residents can actually participate in, like drum circle, Elvis visits, musical entertainment, therap..."
READ MORE1809 18th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
3.5
(9 reviews)
"I like Sunshine Meadows Assisted Living a lot. They're really good here. It's got good food and it's very clean. They have a salon and we do little games here and there. The staff is really nice. They interact with us. So, everything is pretty good...."
READ MORE6411 46th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
3.5
(12 reviews)
"This facility has really changed in just a years time. My grandmother has been there for 9 months and the staff has changed their is a caring dedicated staff it's immaculately clean and the courtyard is beautiful. My grandmother says they take very g..."
READ MORE1415 E. 124TH AVENUE, Tampa, FL 33612
3.5
(2 reviews)
"We decided to visit Bay Gardens Retirement Village assisted living facility as it is convenient for my friend's mother's family and friends. The outer grounds were also very pretty with a nice courtyard and seating areas. The staff was able to ..."
READ MORE2600 Courtland Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
3.3
(8 reviews)
"I was searching for a Skilled Nursing Facility when my mother was recently in the hospital for a hip replacement. Mom would need a few weeks of therapy to help get her back on her feet so she could return to her condo. The team at Sarasota Point Re..."
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320 S Lakewood, Brandon, FL 33511
3.2
(11 reviews)
"Rosecastle at Delaney Creek was a very nice facility. Everything looked very clean and very nice, but it was expensive. The staff during the tour was great. They had a common area and a game room...."
READ MORE7600 78Th Ave, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
3.2
(4 reviews)
"Good facility, no bells and whistles, but good services and good food. Highly recommended, especially if your financial resources are pretty limited. ..."
READ MORE12401 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33612
3.2
(5 reviews)
"I'm at Unisen Senior Living. I think it's going to be working out. This is the best food I've ever had in my life. There's an unbelievable amount of activities and beautiful grounds. This is the first time in years I didn't want to leave. I'm in a pl..."
READ MORE820 15th Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
3.1
(6 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and like home. The staff is welcoming and caring. I enjoy watching cable TV on the flat screen in the common room and also in my bedroom. Bingo and cards are also entertaining. The owner cares about all of us and tries to make ..."
READ MORE129 WEST 131ST AVENUE, Tampa, FL 33612
3.0
(2 reviews)
"This medium size ALF is home to about 12 residents. The name does say it all in this instance. This facility is just like being at home. The staff members are very helpful and knowledgeable about the residents. This facility is VERY clean. The meals ..."
READ MORE870 7th Avenue Northeast, Largo, FL 33770
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff and rooms at Loving Care Assisted Living seemed good. Everything seemed fine to me. My mom was in a shared room with another resident. There was also a nurse 24/7. They had a dining area where the residents ate, a little kitchenette and a t..."
READ MORE211 N. ALBANY AVENUE, Tampa, FL 33606
3.0
(1 reviews)
"When I pulled up to the facility I noticed that there is only street parking, but did notice that there were lots of tree's and plenty of walking space outside for the residents to be able to enjoy the outdoors. There is also an enclosed area so the..."
READ MORE200 16th Ave SE, Largo, FL 33771
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I am staying in Palm Garden of Pinellas for long-term care. It has its good points and bad points. There needs to be more aides all over this place. Occasionally, there's a problem here with that. We're having a problem with the food too. I'm diabeti..."
READ MORE15410 Winter Breeze Ln,, Wimauma, FL 33598
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited my friend at the Felycia Llc. The place is very small like a home-type place. They didn't have a bed. They sent a bed down there. The bed isn't big enough. He's over 400 pounds, and that is affecting his health, too. He transferred from the..."
READ MORE6006 North Coolidge Avenue & 2114 W. Burke St, Tampa, FL 33614
3.0
(1 reviews)
"When I first pulled up to Alborada ALF, Inc., I noticed it was a tiny home, there was a small amount of street parking and no place outside for residents or visitors to sit and enjoy the outdoors. After entering the facility I noticed the common area..."
READ MORE13806 NORTH 46TH ST, Tampa, FL 33613
3.0
(9 reviews)
"Heidi is amazing. She has helped me move my Uncle from a sister facility , which was awful. She followed up on every single phone call. If she didn't know something she found out the correct answer instead of just guessing. She called after hours to..."
READ MORE1103 Normandy Road, Clearwater, FL 33764
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Normandy Manor was a clean facility with eye pleasing decor. It was not rundown and the furnishings were traditional so the residents felt like it could be something they would have chosen. The staff was friendly and respectful to their residents. Th..."
READ MORE2520 W. CREST AVENUE, Tampa, FL 33614
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The first thing I noticed with Amrose Care ALF was it reminded me of a private residence. The facility is quite small but cute with plenty of trees and areas to walk outdoors. There is a registered nurse on duty and several aids to assist the reside..."
READ MORE912 American Eagle Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573
3.0
(6 reviews)
"The overall staff is excellent; however, there is one true angel walking the first floor of Plaza West, and that is Rose N., CNA. She is absolutely amazing. At the end of a 16 hour shift, she is still caring, upbeat, and so very, very helpful. My m..."
READ MORERuskin's median assisted living price ranks $355 cheaper than the U.S. norm. However, the city's rate is $145 costlier than Florida's statewide price, and many nearby areas have lower fees. Seniors in Tampa pay about $795 less for assisted living, and those in Lakeland pay around $845 less. Similarly, Sebring's median price ranks $709 cheaper.
Ruskin
$4,145
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Tampa
$3,350
Lakeland
$3,300
Sebring
$3,436
Assisted living communities in Ruskin charge a median fee of $4,145 per month.
Low-income seniors may apply for help to pay for an assisted living facility in Ruskin through the statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program. The state also has an additional program that covers services in assisted living facilities under a Medicaid State Plan called the Assistive Care Services Waiver. Eligibility is determined by the Department of Children and Family Services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Assisted living stands as one of the cheapest senior care options in Ruskin. Adult day health care is the only cheaper option, costing about $2,065 less per month. However, this service includes only daytime supervision in a communal setting and doesn't account for other expenses, such as housing. In contrast, in-home care costs about $1,575 more than assisted living, providing seniors with personal care assistance in their private residences. Home health care also costs $1,575 more, offering personal support alongside light medical care. Similarly, nursing home care costs about $5,345 more than assisted living due to its inclusion of 24/7 medical monitoring.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,080
Assisted Living Facility
$4,145
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,490
Note: Data for Ruskin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, North Port, was used instead.
Ruskin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Ruskin, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Ruskin Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Vee P
5.0
Review of Mercie's Place
Small one on one care, I have no regrets trusting this home/facility. I highly recommend this place. Natacha and the rest of the caregivers are not just wonderful but indeed human and they showed...
Assisted Living
Patricia V. R.
5.0
Review of Mercie's Place
When the time came to find long term care placement for my mother, I immediately knew we found the PERFECT place @ Mercie's Place! The provider makes my mom feel at home and our family feel...
Assisted Living
Brenda K.
5.0
Review of Mercie's Place
Lamercie HC is a wonderful home to place your family member. Natasha is a warm and loving individual. She goes over and above to make sure her residents get the best care. She cared for my sister...