Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Old Tampa Bay, Largo is a city where more than one in every four residents, 21,363 altogether, is over the age of 65. While the heat and humidity of the city’s summer season can be off-putting, its enviable winter climate and high number of physicians ensure it remains a popular retirement locale. Largo offers several choices of health care providers, with Largo Medical Center among its most highly ranked.
From medication management and wound care to vital signs monitoring and assistance with activities of daily living, nursing homes offer the widest range of care services outside of a hospital. Physicians and registered nurses are typically available 24/7, and many facilities have on-site therapy services. With semiprivate rooms in Largo’s nursing homes averaging $9,946 a month, higher than the state and national averages, seniors who don’t need constant medical supervision may want to consider home care or assisted living, which cost significantly less.
In addition to discussing the costs of senior care, this guide provides an overview of resources that could help seniors pay for nursing home care and choose the best facility for their needs. For seniors who wish to put off moving into a nursing facility, we also included in-home care services.