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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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Situated in southern Hillsborough County, Sun City Center offers a supportive environment for seniors through access to 323 assisted living communities, including 2 within the city proper. In 2024, these facilities charge around $4,213 per month, which tracks higher than the state median of $4,750 and the national baseline of $5,350.
Our comprehensive guide includes 2045 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities from residents and visitors. Based on these reviews, we find an average quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
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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 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 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 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..."
READ MORE320 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 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 MORE3409 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend is at Summerfield Senior Living. She tells me the food is not good, but they have a nice area where they help you rehabilitate. The problem with them is that their room is just a studio and it's too small. The staff seems to be nice and ple..."
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 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 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 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 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 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 MORE2425 East Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610
2.8
(7 reviews)
"My Aunt lived there for 3 1/2 years until very recently and she was well taken care of. Most of the staff there knew her well and were always very kind and doting. It is an older building but the staff work hard to keep it clean and nice and are very..."
READ MORE8104 North Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
2.8
(20 reviews)
"I want to capture a few words of reflection and thanks for the excellent care provided to my Father-in-law Rocco M. during his stay at Life Care Centers of Sarasota. Rocco came to Life Care Centers from another state. When he arrived he needed a..."
READ MOREIn Sun City Center, assisted living facilities set monthly rates at approximately $4,213, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, indicating about $500 in savings over the state norm. Although rates in Punta Gorda run lower at roughly $3,724, costs in other nearby cities track higher. For example, in North Port, seniors pay around $4,965, and in Lakeland, facilities charge roughly $5,929.
Sun City Center
$4,213
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Lakeland
$5,929
North Port
$4,965
Punta Gorda
$3,724
Orlando
$3,823
The Florida state Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care Program provides assistance for seniors in Sun City who need help paying for an assisted living facility. Eligibility is determined by the Florida Department of Children and Family Services. The program doesn't pay for private rooms; however, family supplementation is permitted.
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 residents in Sun City Center pay a monthly rate of approximately $4,213. By comparison, adult day health care facilities charge lower rates of around $2,383 for nonresidential care, but private and institutional options cost more. For example, agencies charge about $4,957 for in-home care and approximately $5,720 for home health care, while seniors in nursing homes pay roughly $10,068.
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,383
Assisted Living Facility
$4,213
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,068
Note: Since data for Sun City Center is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Tampa, instead.
Sun City 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 Sun City, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Sun City-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.