Assisted Living Communities in Sun City Center, Florida
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Sun City Center, FL below include 318 Assisted Living facilities with 2001 reviews. On average in Sun City Center, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Sun City Center, FL
"My mother is at this facility the administrator is fantastic keeps me up to date on my mother weekly. They have transportation for outings, and for appointments when needed. the staff is fantastic, mom says the food is good. the facility is always c..."
10501 Roosevelt Blvd N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
2.6
(10 reviews)
"Excellent experience. My mom was discharged a few weeks ago. I was worried about putting her in someone to begin with because I had been told horror stories about these type of places. The new DON (Josh or Jason I Think) has really changed it since h..."
"Mom is in Springwood. It is well kept with nice landscaping. The neighborhood is nice. It is residential, but it is right off in the major area downtown and it is secluded. What impresses me the most is the person that takes me around and shows me ev..."
"I've visited the facility on several occasions the owners were very nice and very helpful, the residence or a very happy and fed well! It is an older facility but the quality of care is A+. They take time with the residence and treat them like fam..."
"The first thing I noticed when I parked at Nena's Comfort of Home was it was a private home, very well cared for, good landscaping and plenty of room. The downside was it is close to a very busy street and traffic noise was fairly loud.
I noticed t..."
"The staff was really nice at Crossbreeze Care Center. When I went in there, I talked to the director and asked questions, and they explained everything. But the facility needs to be updated.
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"Lakeshore Living was a very old place and kind of rundown. When I first got there when I was walking to the building, the owner came out, and he had been doing manual labor; he was sweaty and not ready really for visitors. He actually kind of forgot ..."
"Location of facility is urban and noisy.
Management (ED) needs to be replaced. It is a fairly new place so facility still relatively clean. High turnover of staff. Many families did not have good relationship with (ED) and management.
Director..."
"The most notable feature of the facility was the general lack of attention to appearance. It smelled filthy, like a mixture between feces and moth balls. The floors were evidently dirty but the lack of consistent lighting made the whole place very di..."
"The Castle Court Alf, Inc. in Tampa was in the same vicinity where we were visiting to look at possible places for my friend's mother to live in.
The facility looked like it was well tended - the grounds were neat and nicely landscaped. The staff wa..."
"What I first noticed when I drove up to Gloria's ALF, was it was a very small home, with street parking and in a very questionable neighborhood. I also noticed that if a resident wanted to sit outside to enjoy the outdoors, they would have to sit in..."
"Horrible place! DO NOT LEAVE YOUR LOVED ONES HERE. Horrible care of psychiatric partients. Drugged up my loved one and changed his health and weight for the worse. -10 STARS
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"Our friend was put in a temporary placement at Jeanette Boston Alf. Her room is old with holes in the ceiling and walls. The staff seems preoccupied with washing their cars than taking care of the residents. All I saw them do so far is wheel them int..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Sun City Center, FL and Nearby Cities
Compared to other nearby cities, Sun City Center has a midrange cost for assisted living. It’s nearly $1,000 higher than the cost in Sebring ($2,895) and $663 above the $3,225 average in Tampa. In contrast, it’s $50 less than the $3,938 rate in Punta Gorda and $612 below the $4,500 average in Cape Coral.
Sun City Center
$3,888
Florida
$3,700
The United States
$4,300
Sebring
$2,895
Tampa
$3,225
Punta Gorda
$3,938
Cape Coral
$4,500
Paying for Assisted Living in Sun City Center
The average cost of assisted living in Sun City Center is $3,888 per month, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. This is $188 higher than the Florida average of $3,700, but it’s $412 lower than the national median of $4,300.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sun City Center
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 Sun City Center, FL
At $3,888 per month, assisted living is one of the most affordable senior care options in Sun City Center. Adult day health care is usually the least expensive, and although cost data isn’t available for Sun City Center, Florida’s statewide average is just $1,408. Receiving care at home costs about $4,385 for homemaker services or $4,576 for home health aides. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $9,186 for semiprivate and $10,463 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
0
Assisted Living Facility
$3,888
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,186
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,463
Note: Data for Sun City Center was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, North Port, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sun City Center
Seniors in Sun City Center specifically caters to individuals over age 55, so residents will find numerous support services in the community. This list provides a few of the free resources available locally or through the county or state.
Hillsborough County Aging Services help seniors in Sun City Center get the most out of life by taking advantage of the year-round sunshine and ample recreational options. It provides social activities, nutrition services, dining and activity centers, and lots of outdoor recreation opportunities.
The Sunshine Line provides door-to-door transportation to seniors, people with disabilities and low-income residents who don’t have transportation. Transportation is provided for medical and social service appointments, health and wellness activities, trips to the grocery store, personal business and other necessary errands. Trips are prioritized based on purpose and space availability, but transportation is regularly available Monday through Saturday. Eligibility for the free services is based on age, income, disabilities and other criteria.
The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a statewide service meant to improve the quality of life for all residents of long-term care facilities, including assisted living. Ombudsmen advocate for residents and protect their rights, welfare and safety. All services are free, confidential and volunteer-based. Seniors in Sun City Center can contact the LTCOP's district office in Tampa for information and assistance resolving issues with a local assisted living facility.
The Senior Connection Center is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Hillsborough, Highlands, Hardee, Manatee and Polk counties. It offers a wide array of services for those aged 60 and older, including its Elder Helpline, which provides information and referrals to available programs and services. It offers health and wellness courses, congregate meals, education and training, and Medicare counseling. Through the AAA, seniors can also access legal assistance, specialized medical equipment and nutrition education and counseling.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sun City Center
Sun City Center-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.
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Review of Sun Towers Retirement
My parents are at Sun Towers Retirement right now and we have been very pleased here. The maintenance is good, but it's not perfect. Their staff turnover is very high among the med techs, but...
I went to Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center for my brother. I liked that they were extremely friendly. They knew all the clients that were in the building. Even the cook took time to speak to me...
My brother will be moving into Sun Towers Retirement in June. I like this because when we went there to visit the residents were in line to get popcorn. They were having a singer there singing with...