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The 44 Best Assisted Living Facilities in New Port Richey, FL for 2024

Coastal New Port Richey is a comfortable suburb of Tampa with a vibrant retirement community. Of its nearly 17,000 people, 28.3% are over the age of 65. This is almost double the U.S. average of 16%. The area offers close access to a wide range of marine leisure activities and also has several parks and malls for seniors who prefer to stay ashore. It gets sunny weather year-round and has a lower cost of living than the U.S. median.

New Port Richey also has ample assisted living facilities with a range of amenities. These communities generally provide 24/7 care to residents who need some help with day-to-day tasks, such as personal care and transportation. In New Port Richey, assisted living costs $3,350 per month, which is cheaper than the state and national averages.

This guide discusses the pros and cons of retirement in New Port Richey. It talks about the cost of assisted living and other types of long-term care and lists some free resources that local or relocating seniors can take advantage of.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in New Port Richey

In New Port Richey and the rest of the state, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration is responsible for licensing and regulating assisted living facilities. This organization upholds the state’s standards for senior care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in New Port Richey

  • New Port Richey gets 240 sunny days per year compared to the national average of 205 days. Its snowless winters make it ideal for seniors who want to stay out of the cold.
  • The city’s violent crime rate is double the national average at 45.4 points, compared to 22.7. Its property crime rates are also high, at 57.4 points compared to 35.4. However, assisted living facilities often have extensive security measures in place to keep their residents and staff safe.
  • Like all cities in Florida, New Port Richey is part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This participation means the local government has committed to improving and expanding infrastructure and services for the aging population.
  • The air quality in New Port Richey is 8 points above the U.S. median of 58. This stat makes the city a good choice for people with asthma, allergies or other respiratory issues.
  • New Port Richey has a slightly lower cost of living than the U.S. benchmark, at 92 points compared to 100.
  • The city has 129 physicians per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 210 per 100,000 people. Despite this, its health care costs are 3.3 points lower than the U.S. benchmark of 100.

Paying for Assisted Living in New Port Richey

According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, New Port Richey, seniors pay an average of $3,350 per month for assisted living care, although prices vary by facility. This cost is lower than the Florida average of $4,000 per month and the national average of $4,500 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Further down the coast, North Port seniors pay more for assisted living, at $4,145 per month. In The Villages, costs are even higher, averaging $5,208 per month. In Lakeland, assisted living costs $3,300 per month, which is $50 less than in New Port Richey. Orlando seniors pay an average of $4,000 per month for assisted living.

New Port Richey

$3,350

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Orlando

$4,000

The Villages

$5,208

North Port

$4,145

Lakeland

$3,300

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors may also consider the costs and services included with other types of long-term care. A more affordable option is adult day health care, which averages $2,123 per month. In-home care is a little costlier, at $4,767 per month, and home health care averages $4,862 per month. Nursing home care is the most expensive, with a semiprivate room averaging $8,927 per month.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,862

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$3,350

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$8,927

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in New Port Richey

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.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Florida

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in New Port Richey

In New Port Richey and the surrounding area, seniors can use a range of services offered by nonprofits and government agencies. Some of these resources are listed below.

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The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco – Pinellas(800) 963-5337This agency offers case management services to help seniors determine their care needs and find placement in a suitable long-term care home. Educational opportunities, including chronic disease management and physical fitness classes, help adults stay healthy as they age. This agency also has a transportation program that helps seniors get around.
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 831-0404Seniors with questions about long-term care laws or concerns about their treatment can access advocacy here. Long-term care ombudsmen mediate issues between assisted living homes and their residents. If they can't resolve concerns, seniors can get help filing complaints with the governing body.
Pasco County Vet Center(727) 372-1854Operated by the federal government, this veteran center is a central access point for benefits and health care services. Service members can apply for pensions, life insurance and other types of financial aid here. Health care referrals and mental health services are also available.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New Port Richey

New Port Richey 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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Review of Cinnamon Cove

The rooms are disgusting. They are old and dirty. The food is awful. You don't get much of a choice of what to eat, if you don't like what they are serving you get a peanut butter and jelly...

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Jim

I visited this facility

Review of Trinity Place Assisted Living

Trinity Place Assisted Living was a very nice facility and it's brand new. It was very cheery-looking. The color combinations and the way it looked, the brightness, kind of gave you a Southern...

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Betty

I visited this facility

Review of Oakview Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care

Oakview Terrace Assisted Living & Memory Care was claustrophobic. It was nice, but not my cup of tea. I think that people are too old. The building was nice, but it was just a nursing home-type...

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