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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wesley Chapel, FL for 2024

Seniors looking for a suburban town close to Tampa’s many conveniences may consider Wesley Chapel an option. The census-designated place has an abundance of parks, wetlands and walking trails, giving outdoor lovers plenty of options under Florida’s sun. Seniors make up 11% of Wesley Chapel’s 65,000 residents, which is below the norm for the country and the state. However, seniors here are close to several medical facilities, including the respected BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel.

Seniors struggling with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting and dressing, may wish to consider assisted living. The staff helps residents with ADLs and handles other tasks, such as housekeeping and meal preparation. There are also social programs designed to offer physical, emotional and spiritual stimulation. Wesley Chapel’s median fee is $3,350 per month, which is more affordable than the state and national averages of $4,000 and $4,500, respectively.

This guide introduces seniors to assisted living and considers the pros and cons of residing in Wesley Chapel. It also compares assisted living and other care costs in the region and discusses paying for assisted living and accessing Pasco County’s free senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Wesley Chapel

Assisted living facilities in Florida are overseen by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, a department of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. It has the authority to conduct unannounced inspections to determine if a facility continues to abide by the terms of its license, such as upholding health and safety standards.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Wesley Chapel

  • Wesley Chapel residents have access to good quality health care, as the region is home to several respected hospitals, including AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, which U.S. News and World Report rates as high-performing in five procedures/conditions. There are also many Medicare-registered physicians, which should benefit the program’s local beneficiaries. 
  • The average cost of living in Wesley Chapel is slightly above the norm for Florida, but this appears to be driven by housing costs, which are unlikely to concern most assisted living residents. Generally, the region’s health care costs are on par with state averages, while transportation costs are lower. Also, the State of Florida doesn’t tax residents’ incomes, including retirement income and pensions.
  • Wesley Chapel’s low levels of crime may be one of the better reasons for living in the region. Violent crime is less than half the Florida average, and property crime is lower still, at almost a third of what the typical Floridian city experiences. 
  • Wesley Chapel has one of the healthier environments in Florida, scoring a health cost index of 96.7/100. This is partly due to the above-average air quality, which may particularly suit seniors with breathing conditions, and the region’s worthy efforts to clean contaminated land as part of the EPA’s Superfund program.
  • The area’s senior-friendly climate sees comfortable winter lows of 47 degrees and pleasant summer highs of 91 degrees. Rainfall in summer results in high levels of humidity during this period, but the levels are generally comfortable at other times.
  • Adults aged 65 and older using Pasco County Public Transportation, known as GOPASCO, are eligible for a 50% discount on all fares. Those with disabilities may be eligible for the firm’s paratransit program, a curb-to-curb service with fares ranging from $0 to $3 per one-way ride.

Paying for Assisted Living in Wesley Chapel

Wesley Chapel’s median monthly fee for assisted living is $3,350, although actual fees can be higher or lower due to varying factors, such as the staff-to-resident ratio.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Wesley Chapel’s typical senior saves $650 per month in assisted living when compared to their Floridian equivalent and another $500 on top of that when compared to the average American. However, it’s not the most affordable fee in the region, as Lakeland’s typical senior pays $3,300. This isn’t the norm, though, as other nearby cities are costlier, such as Orlando ($4,000), North Port ($4,145) and The Villages ($5,208). 

Wesley Chapel

$3,350

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Lakeland

$3,300

North Port

$4,145

The Villages

$5,208

Orlando

$4,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Comparisons with other types of care show assisted living’s $3,350 median fee in Wesley Chapel to be the most favorable. Adult day care is cheaper, at $2,123, but the senior needs to travel to the center, doesn’t get round-the-clock assistance and still has to pay the costs of living at home. In-home care is more expensive, at $4,767, and home health care adds another $95 per month to that. However, none are as expensive as nursing home care, where fees average $8,927.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,862

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$3,350

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,927

Note: Data for Wesley Chapel was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wesley Chapel

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 Wesley Chapel

Wesley Chapel’s seniors have access to free resources administered by regional nonprofits. Those presented in the following table include health care, legal aid and fraud prevention. The table includes a short bio of each resource with corresponding phone numbers and a link to the nonprofit’s website.

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas(800) 963-5337The nonprofit agency manages multiple programs aimed at helping seniors in Wesley Chapel. It also directs clients to other nonprofits. The agency additionally provides fraud prevention and memory-loss education.
Bay Area Legal Services(352) 567-9044Bay Area Legal Services' office in Dade City can help seniors on low incomes get justice on a range of civil law matters. It handles cases involving consumer debt, elder abuse and government benefits. The nonprofit doesn't charge for its services.
Zephyrhills VA Clinic(813) 780-2550Zephyrhills VA Clinic provides primary care and specialty services to veterans and their families. It's open on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Specialists, including cardiologists, pathologists, laboratory technicians, mental health therapists and pharmacists, serve patients.
Pasco County Senior Centers
  • Zephyrhills (813) 701-7582
  • Land O' Lakes (813) 929-1200
Pasco County operates two senior centers near Wesley Chapel, where residents aged 60+ can participate in an array of activities with other members. Income isn't a barrier to membership, but the centers ask for a voluntary contribution toward the daily hot lunches served in both.
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(850) 414-2323Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program educates seniors about their rights in residential care and investigates complaints free of charge. The ombudsman can negotiate resolutions with care providers. However, if a complaint suggests criminal activity, such as neglect, it may be escalated.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wesley Chapel

Wesley Chapel 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.

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