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Assisted Living Communities in Tamarac, Florida

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Tamarac, FL below include 394 Assisted Living facilities with 2220 reviews. On average in Tamarac, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Tamarac, FL and Nearby Cities

Comparisons between Tamarac’s median monthly fee and the state and national averages show the city’s seniors typically pay $385 more per month than the average Floridian and $115 less than the average American. Comparisons with nearby cities show that most involve monthly savings, such as $622 in Port St. Lucie, $949 in Sebring, and $51 in Cape Coral. However, some are costlier, including Naples, where seniors could pay another $915 per month. 

Tamarac

$4,385

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Port St. Lucie

$3,763

Sebring

$3,436

Cape Coral

$4,334

Paying for Assisted Living in Tamarac

The median monthly fee for assisted living in Tamarac is $4,385, although many facilities have higher and lower fees due to their pricing policies.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Tamarac

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 Living in Tamarac, FL

Home health care’s median fee of $4,385 equals the assisted living rate, while in-home care’s $4,195 is more affordable. Adult day care’s $1,517 is the most affordable of all. However, all of these types of senior care still require the senior to pay to live at home, so assisted living could end up being the least costly option. The most expensive type of senior care by far is provided by nursing homes, which typically charge $9,019 for a semiprivate room — their most affordable option.

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,385

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,019

Note: Data for Tamarac was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Tamarac

Seniors in Tamarac don’t need to handle issues alone because a multitude of area nonprofits help older adults free of charge. The list below includes organizations that offer legal representation and tax assistance, resolve issues with long-term care providers and provide vets with medical care services. There are also links for seniors looking to volunteer their services and wanting to socialize more in Tamarac.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program(866) 595-7678IRS-certified volunteers help seniors prepare their taxes each tax season. The volunteers can do most of the work for seniors who drop off their documents at the local center or work with them by phone. Centers can change, so seniors should use the tax-aide locator to find the nearest location.
Tamarac Community Center(954) 597-3620Tamarac Community Center provides an array of programs for the city's elders. Members can improve their fitness with aqua aerobics and jazzercise classes, express their creativity in painting groups and join the walking club. There are also social services such as free hearing tests.
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(850) 414-2323Ombudsmen are trained volunteers who educate assisted living residents about their rights and investigate complaints they make about their care. An ombudsman can negotiate solutions with care providers but will escalate a case if an investigation reveals criminal behavior such as neglect or medical insurance fraud.
Broward Legal Aid(954) 765-8950Broward Legal Aid is a nonprofit that can help seniors facing civil law matters. Its attorneys can inform, advise and represent seniors in many areas of law, including public benefits, civil rights, consumer issues and estate planning. The organization doesn't offer criminal law assistance but can help victims of crime.
Broward County Volunteers311Seniors with spare time and a desire to support their community can contact Broward County and offer their services. Volunteers are required for many public functions and work areas such as Parks and Recreation, libraries, animal care, and waste and recycling.
VA Outpatient Clinic Sunrise(954) 475-5500The VA Outpatient Clinic in nearby Sunrise provides primary care and many other services for vets and their families. The clinic's staff includes urologists, pharmacists, dental surgeons, radiologists and psychiatrists. It can also provide physical and occupational therapies to help vets recover from injuries.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Tamarac

Tamarac 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 our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Carmen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Wickshire Tamarac

My mom is still at Wickshire Tamarac. It is a beautiful place. It's a five-star place. They have a lot of activities. They have a la carte meals. They take care of cleaning it. My mom and her best...

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Norby

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Wickshire Tamarac

The people at Wickshire Tamarac speak a little Spanish, so my father feels comfortable there and they take care of him well. He has a small apartment with a full kitchen, a living room, a dining...

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Jerome

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Wickshire Tamarac

I moved into Wickshire Tamarac. I like the fact that I don't have to cook, and they have people that come in and make my bed. The whole place looks good and well kept up. We have transportation, a...

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