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
"A beautiful, well-cared for building that feels like home. The staff are friendly, responsive, and compassionate. Chef June serves the most delicious meals. I highly recommend Toby Weinman Residence!..."
"My husband and I are in here. We chose this place because I wanted to be close to home, and a lot of people from my church recuperated here. When I came and looked at the place, I really liked it too. The apartments are nice-sized.
We get two meal..."
"Angels Senior Living At Palma Ceia was very nice and clean. The people were absolutely wonderful. The staff was very sweet, nice, and accommodating. The room we saw was fantastic, well-kept, and the bathroom was extremely clean. The food smelled very..."
"I had an in-person tour of Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon. The place is excellent. It's clean. The people are very friendly. It's just that right now we can't afford how much they want. It's a little expensive, but it's worth it. The rooms are neat. The..."
"I spoke with a woman at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens. She was extremely pleasant and gave me the impression that there was extreme care about the people who will reside at Brookdale. She was very interested in the well-being of their neighbors (as she..."
"We liked DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community. It had everything. The apartments were nice. The people seemed to be very friendly. They have a lot of activities to do and people coming in and entertainment, that kind of thing. They were very thorou..."
"I chose The Colonnade at Northdale because they are the best fit for my friend. It's very welcoming. These people are wonderful. The ratio is better. Better food. They got my friend up. He is walking and talking normally. He's not perfect yet, but th..."
"Having been through this process with other relatives, I was not looking forward to it again.
However, Angels did an incredible job helping me. Dayna from the beginning and Angela throughout. They were amazing. There are clearly no words to describ..."
"The Fountains of Hope Assisted Living and Memory Care was more institutional than the others. There were a lot of people, a lot of rooms, and a lot of hallways. My dad would have been confused and walking all over the place.
They're really sweet, tho..."
"I have a friend that lives here whom I try to visit monthly. They recently gave the facility a much needed facelift with new paint and decor that makes it look open and inviting. They also have new management who are very attentive and clearly workin..."
"My mom is in Hudson Manor. It's small enough that everybody knows everybody. There are like 45 residents, and it's just got a very nice family vibe. The staff members are very caring and friendly. My mother even says they're so wonderful there. I've ..."
"My mother will be moving into Angels Senior Living at New Tampa memory care unit. So far, so good. We have to move our own furniture in, but the room was clean and the size was good for us. The staff was nice, and they have good service. They have ac..."
"We toured Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph for my sister-in-law. It was a nice facility. They took us through everything. The rooms and everything were nice. The staff was nice. It was a really clean place. It was a secure place. You didn't ha..."
"I went to tour here. It was nice, but not someplace that we would put my mom because it was sort of dingy. It wasn't dirty, it's just not bright and cheery, and the residents that were there were not people that she would connect with. It felt like t..."
"I like it very much. They have excellent food and acceptable service. I am in the assisted living area, and I've been here for two weeks. The staff is a little above-average. This is much better than other places I have been.
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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...