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Debra'S Assisted Living Facility
1314 E Louise Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
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Assisted Living Communities in Ruskin, Florida
Ruskin sits south of Tampa, on Florida's Gulf Coast. The city features 2 assisted living communities, and seniors can find an additional 358 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.
Directory of Assisted Living in Ruskin, FL
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Rainbow Manor
2075 Rainbow Drive, Clearwater, FL 33765
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St Joseph's John Knox Village
4100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
"Welcome to St Joseph's John Knox Village! Since 1973, we’ve been making good on that pledge here in Tampa, for comfortable senior retirement..."
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Freedom Village I
7700 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
"Welcome to Freedom Village I! Goodwill’s Freedom Village I is located in Pinellas Park with easy access to shopping and restaurants. The 89-..."
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Duey's Place
6285 71st St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
"The Duey’s Place Assisted Living Facility is a lovely retirement home. It is nestled amidst beautiful oak trees that give wonderful shade du..."
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Villa La Esperanza Iii Llc
8814 Sleepy Creek Ct, Tampa, FL 33634
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Theresa Home
485 Mapleway, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
"Theresa Home ALF is an assisted living an d memory care provider in Safety Harbor, FL. The staff at Theresa Home ALF provide supervision and..."
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7009 Jean Ct, Tampa, FL 33634
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Annie's at Cape Bend
2011 Cape Bend Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613
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At Home With Friends
3901 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33609
"Welcome to At Home With Friends! An intimate, home-like setting – At Home With Friends is a secured assisted living facility licensed for 12..."
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11216 Mcmullen Rd, Riverview, FL 33569
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A Casa Mango Assisted Living Facility
6800 Mango Ave So, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
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1172 Tarpon Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
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1411 East Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
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811 East Osborne Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603
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Amberley Place
5100 Live Oaks Blvd , Tampa, FL 33647
"Welcome to Amberley Place A safe and secure option for Residential Living in the Lake Highlands Area of Dallas Amberley Place provides a sa..."
READ MORERoyal Oaks Manor
1833 SEMINOLE BLVD, Largo, FL 33778
"Royal Oaks Manor is a senior living community located in Largo, FL, offering assisted living care. It provides a variety of room options, in..."
READ MOREDorothy Cares Ii Alf
10427 Crestfield Dr, Riverview, FL 33569
"Dorothy Cares II ALF is located in Riverview, FL, between Boyette Road and Bell Shoals Road. Just minutes away from Tampa Bay, the city is p..."
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Opis Tierra Pines Center
7380 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771
"Welcome to Opis Tierra Pines Center! Located in the historic city of Largo on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Tierra Pines Center is dedicated to prov..."
READ MOREToria'S Assisted Living Facility I
2073 Balfour Circle, Tampa, FL 33619
"Toria's Support Care Services Inc, located in Tampa, FL, offers care for individuals needing Assisted Living and Respite Care. The community..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Ruskin'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
Paying for Assisted Living in Ruskin
Assisted living communities in Ruskin charge a median fee of $4,145 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ruskin
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.
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
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Ruskin
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ruskin
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
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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...
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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...
