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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in North Port, FL for 2024

North Port is a Gulf city approximately an hour and a half south of Tampa. The city has a low cost of living, low crime rates and warm year-round weather. Approximately 27% of the population is 65 and older, which helps create opportunities for older adults. For seniors who require health care for chronic conditions, the Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a full-service medical facility near the city center.

Seniors who need help with daily activities, including grooming and bathing, have four assisted living options in the city limits and seven facilities nearby to choose from. These communities offer three meals daily and a calendar full of social and recreational activities. The average cost in North Port is $4,145 per month, which is less than the national average but slightly more than the state average.

This guide covers the pros and cons of retiring in North Port and a cost comparison between assisted living communities in the city and other cities in the state. It also includes a list of free local resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in North Port

In North Port and throughout the state, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regulates and licenses assisted living communities and works to ensure a high quality of care. The agency regulates everything from staffing and training to food services and activities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in North Port

  • The cost of living in North Port is slightly lower than the national average and approximately 7% lower than the state average. Seniors should find that housing and transportation in North Port costs less than in the average U.S. city.
  • The overall crime rates in North Port are lower than national averages. Violent crime is 10% lower than the national average, and property crime is approximately 12% lower.
  • Like most Florida cities, North Port offers an above-average number of sunny days per year. Rain showers on summer afternoons explain the above-average rainfall amounts. Winters are short and mild with average January lows about 50 degrees. These lower temperatures are ideal for seniors sensitive to the colder northern winters.
  • The air quality in North Port is rated 4% higher than the national average on the BestPlaces Air Quality Index, which may be helpful for seniors with respiratory illnesses.
  • Seniors without access to transportation or those who no longer drive may receive services through FISH of North Port. Volunteers for this nonprofit organization provide door-to-door rides Monday through Friday for medical appointments.

Paying for Assisted Living in North Port

Assisted living facilities in North Port have an average monthly cost of $4,145. The actual price varies depending on the size of the facility, the number of amenities, the types of care provided and other factors.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

North Port’s monthly average is $145 more than the state average of $4,000 and $355 less than the national average of $4,500. In Tampa, the monthly cost is considerably less at $3,350, and Orlando residents pay the same as the state average. In Miami, seniors pay $240 more than seniors in North Port, and in Panama City, the cost is almost $1,000 more expensive.

North Port

$4,145

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Tampa

$3,350

Miami

$4,385

Orlando

$4,000

Panama City

$5,081

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities in North Port offer the least expensive residential care option at $4,145 per month. A semiprivate room in a nursing home includes comprehensive care and, at $9,490, is more than double the cost of assisted living. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $2,080 for daytime assistance. Seniors who prefer assistance in their homes pay more than those in assisted living facilities do. The two types of in-home services cost about $5,720 per month. In-home care provides help with daily activities, while home health care includes light medical.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$2,080

Assisted Living Facility

$4,145

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,490

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in North Port

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 & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in North Port

Free and low-cost programs and services are available in North Port to assist seniors with basic needs and to improve their overall quality of life. For more information on each service, contact the agencies directly.

ResourceContactService
North Port Senior Center(941) 426-2204North Port Senior Center offers local programs and services for seniors. Activity leaders supervise board games, cards, bingo, exercise groups and planned group outings into the community. Donations to the center’s This and That shop provide funding for many of the services.
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida(239) 652-6900The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization connecting seniors ages 60 and older to information and resources that increase independence. It offers emergency preparedness programs, health and wellness information, insurance counseling and elder abuse information and prevention.
Bay Area Legal Services(813) 232-1343Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm in the Tampa area that provides free legal assistance to low-income seniors in the area. The agency assists with legal issues involving family law, housing, Medicare and Medicaid denials, elder abuse prevention and consumer issues.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs(850) 414-2000The Florida Department of Elder Affairs assists seniors who live in the state with locating programs and services to improve their overall quality of life. It offers information on Alzheimer’s and dementia, health and nutrition, legal assistance, housing, senior employment and elder protection.
Sarasota County Veterans’ Services(941) 861-8387Seniors in Sarasota County who have served in the nation’s military can receive benefits and services through Sarasota County Veterans’ Services. The agency helps seniors locate health care and receive monthly benefits. It also provides information on the Aid and Attendance Housing Benefit, which helps cover the cost of home- and community-based services in assisted living.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in North Port

North Port 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 Laws and Regulations in Florida

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Angela

I visited this facility

Review of The Gallery at North Port

We chose the Gallery at North Port for my mother-in-law, and we liked everything about it. The staff member, Alexis, was wonderful. Everyone that worked there - the housekeepers, the aides - were...

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Reviewer#RD1129ss

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

Review of Gardens of North Port

My husband is at Gardens of North Port. I would recommend them because they help me and they're helping my husband now. He has only been there for a week, and I go every day for 3 or 4 hours...

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Holly cat

I visited this facility

Review of Gardens of North Port

No activities, poor food choices and they run out of food. The activities director is always hanging on the residents or the staff. The men are hugged and kissed to much.

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