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Below, we present the top communities based on various criteria, including authentic user reviews. With the support of our Caring Family Advisors, we have helped over 102,000 families find the best community tailored to their needs, all at no cost and with no obligation. We also offer free care and budget consultations to help you make an informed decision.
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4902 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
4.4
(35 reviews)
"My mom moved to Brookdale Bayshore. It's an excellent facility. The people that work there are wonderful. The location is good and the price is right. I've eaten there and I had dinner with my mom the first night she was there. The food is good. The ..."
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18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
4.7
(13 reviews)
"I toured The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. I didn't eat their food, but the people there were nice. The people walking around were nice. It was very clean. It was like going into a hotel...."
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13550 South Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33618
4.3
(46 reviews)
"We like The Colonnade at Carrollwood because the aesthetics were great. It's a really beautiful facility and there were a lot of activities. Everyone that we talked to was really happy that they chose to be there. The staff did a great job of engagin..."
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16702 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618
4.5
(18 reviews)
"I went to Tampa Gardens Senior Living. It seems like a nice quiet place. The people there seem very friendly. The ones I met in the hallways were always pleasant, which is kind of important when I'm going to be staying in a closed area. They gave me ..."
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2626 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618
4.2
(35 reviews)
"I toured Sodalis Tampa for my friend. They were very good and very nice. The facilities seem very well run and they have rehab people there. They had doctors if they needed them. That place had like 120 residents. It looked more like a professional t..."
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11722 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33612
4.5
(12 reviews)
"We toured Colonial Assisted Living at Tampa. It was very clean and pretty, but the rooms were a little bit small for two people. I have a sewing machine that I want to use, so I need a bigger room, and I have a double bed that I want to take. I like ..."
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9215 Causeway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619
4.8
(6 reviews)
"The only reason we chose The Meridian at Brandon over the other place was because my brother is only 67 years old. He's fairly young, and while the other place was very nice, to me, it was more of a leisurely, relaxed atmosphere, which was nice for t..."
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13005 Community Campus Dr., Tampa, FL 33625
4.4
(9 reviews)
"We are choosing Weinberg Village for my mom. It is a very nice place, and the location is ideal for the family. As soon as we walked in, we immediately liked it. The rooms were very nice. They had a couple of different floor plans available. It's a 3..."
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12250 N 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33612
4.3
(9 reviews)
"I moved into SeaCoast at Uptown Oaks. It's like an apartment. I have my own bathroom, that when I need to go, I don't have to wait in line. I have my own little kitchenette, that if I want to make coffee at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 in the morning, I can do i..."
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5010 N. 40 St, Tampa, FL 33610
4.3
(9 reviews)
"I am pleased that my mil is no longer there. However, it is to the credit of the staff there that her meds,were regulated and,she improved so much, she was able to go to a more independent facility. Thats,a good thing. The staff is very busy there, t..."
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2940 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
4.3
(8 reviews)
"I'm very pleased with Senior Point Assisted Living. My husband has already moved in. They are great. I would recommend it 100%. The place is beautiful and relatively new. They cook their food there, and do the residents' laundry there. There are alwa..."
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3401 West Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618
3.8
(39 reviews)
"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..."
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14527 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
4.2
(7 reviews)
"My grandmother was here for 5 years and my dad is currently here. The facility is clean. The staff is very friendly and the office staff is very knowledgeable. They keep in close contact with the family about their residents. ..."
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3330 S. Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
3.7
(14 reviews)
"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..."
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115 E. Davis Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606
3.6
(13 reviews)
"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 ..."
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8716 Fountain Ave, Tampa, FL 33615
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Miracle Assisted Living Facility is a really nice place where everybody is really friendly. My uncle's private room is decorated really well clean and very comfortable, so I'm happy with it. There is a nice back yard, a dining room, and location is..."
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4406 North Melton Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614
3.2
(7 reviews)
"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..."
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14712 N 42nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613
3.5
(2 reviews)
"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..."
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13107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33612
" Nestled in a residential neighborhood in sunny Tampa, Florida, Arbor Village offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere for its senior residents..."
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1908 E 131st Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
1.7
(4 reviews)
"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. ..."
READ MOREBased on fees posted in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors expect to spend around $4,213 monthly on assisted living in Tampa. This rate runs hundreds of dollars below the statewide norm of $4,750 and trends below costs in many nearby cities. In North Port, for example, facilities charge around $4,965 for residential care, while in Lakeland, seniors pay around $5,292 for assisted living.
Tampa
$4,213
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Lakeland
$5,292
North Port
$4,965
Orlando
$3,823
Sebring
$4,595
To promote access to financially viable care, assisted living communities in Tampa typically accept payment from state-funded programs, VA benefit programs and private income and savings.
Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
From 2022 to 2023, the average cost of assisted living in Tampa increased by 10%, from $3,259 to $3,571. Inflation's impact will be felt through to 2024, with prices projected to rise to $3,846. The Florida average rose by 9% to $4,067 and is expected to be $4,438 by 2024. The national average is higher again at $4,459. Cities close to Tampa also had an inflation rate of 10%. In St. Petersburg, prices sit at $3,362, and those in Fort Myers are $4,224. In Orlando, the average cost is $4,585.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $3,259 | $3,571 | $3,846 |
| U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
| Florida | $3,727 | $4,067 | $4,438 |
| St. Petersburg | $3,069 | $3,362 | $3,621 |
| Orlando | $4,185 | $4,585 | $4,938 |
| Fort Myers | $3,856 | $4,224 | $4,549 |
In Tampa, the median cost of assisted living comes to around $4,213, offering relative affordability for those with daily care needs. By contrast, seniors pay about $740 more per month for in-home care. Additionally, care costs run higher for those who need skilled services, with agencies providing home health care services for roughly $5,720, while nursing homes set rates near $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 (semi-private room)
$10,068
There are many resources in Tampa,FL that assist seniors in their retirement. Caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Florida state page.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Connection Center, Inc. | 800-963-5337 | Senior Connection Center, Inc., supports older adults in the Tampa region through health insurance options counseling, caregiver support and health and wellness education courses. The agency also operates a toll-free helpline that provides callers with information and referrals for community-based resources. |
| Crosswind Cares Food Pantry | 813-238-2348 | The Crosswind Cares Food Pantry serves free breakfast on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m., and it operates as a meal site for Metropolitan Ministries. Along with nutrition services, this location distributes free toiletries and clothing to those in need. |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | 813-254-1190 | Through Feeding Tampa Bay, seniors can find contact information for two local food banks. Additionally, this program assists older adults by operating mobile grocery sites and offering benefits assistance, which may help seniors identify options for paying for assisted living. |
| Meals On Wheels of Tampa | 813-238-8410 | Meals on Wheels of Tampa delivers hot, nutritious meals to seniors in the Tampa region for a fee based on a sliding scale. Volunteers deliver hot meals on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and drop off frozen meals on Friday for the weekend. |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Tampa | 850-414-2000 | SNAP distributes supplemental assistance with groceries, promoting food security among older adults with low incomes. Program beneficiaries receive a preloaded debit card they can use at participating locations to purchase canned goods, fresh meat and produce, dairy products and cereal. |
| Florida Senior Legal Helpline | 888-895-7873 TTY 800-955-8771 | Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs administers free legal information to Tampa residents aged 60 and over through the Florida Senior Legal Helpline. Through this resource, assisted living residents can get up-to-date information on statewide guardianship laws, estate planning and long-term care. |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | 813-932-5228 | The local RSVP, Seniors in Service, provides exclusive volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over. Through this program, assisted living residents can serve their communities by tutoring schoolchildren, visiting housebound individuals, providing benefits assistance to veterans and delivering food to low-income individuals and families. |
| USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute | 813-396-0606 | The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute has a multidisciplinary team that addresses dementia through prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. At this location, assisted living residents receive free memory and hearing screenings, as well as patient care services such as medication management, diagnostic memory evaluations and behavior management. |
| Tampa Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 TTY 800-325-0778 | Tampa has two Social Security offices, one on East Frontage Road and one on Gunn Highway. At these offices, seniors get in-person help with applying for public benefits such as Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. |
| Property Tax Benefits | 813-272-6100 | Tampa residents aged 65 and over can increase their homestead exemption by up to $50,000. To qualify for this program, the applicant must have lived in the home for at least 25 years and the value of the property can’t surpass $250,000. |
| Energy Assistance | 813-272-5220 | Low-income Tampa residents aged 60 and over may qualify for energy assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP provides financial aid with heating and cooling costs, as well as energy crisis support, preventing disruptions in utility services due to nonpayment. |
| James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital | 813-972-2000 | The local veterans’ hospital administers primary and specialty care, referral services and accessible nonemergency medical transportation for qualified veterans in the Tampa region. It also has an on-site pharmacy where veterans can fill prescriptions and obtain medical supplies. |
| Tampa Vet Center | 813-372-0400 | The Tampa Vet Center provides free, confidential mental health services to qualified veterans and their families. At this location, individuals can receive counseling for issues such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder and get referrals for veterans’ support services in the community. |
The Agency for Health Care Administration provides licenses and oversees assisted living communities in Florida. The agency regulates all aspects of care, including activities of daily living, staffing, room and board and extracurricular activities.
Tampa 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.
Assisted living communities foster a homelike environment through engaging amenities and time-saving services. For many older adults seeking long-term care, a community’s features play a crucial role in determining if it's the right fit for them.
With so many local assisted living communities to choose from, finding one with the preferred amenities can be challenging. Talk to a Caring.com Family Advisor for personalized assistance while comparing residential care options.
Assisted Living
Susan
5.0
Review of Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
I toured The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. I didn't eat their food, but the people there were nice. The people walking around were nice. It was very clean. It was like going into a hotel.
Assisted Living
Davey
5.0
Review of Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
I went to Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. I felt that they really cared there. The rooms were gorgeous. The building was nice. The grounds were beautiful. The staff was helpful, courteous, and seemed...
Assisted Living
Jeffrey
4.0
Review of Angels Senior Living at South Tampa
What I like best about Angels Senior Living at South Tampa is that the place is a little dated but it's nice and neat. The staff seems to be courteous. The cleanliness and structure of the building...
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