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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wildwood, FL for 2024

There are 15 Assisted Living Facilities in the Wildwood area, with 2 in Wildwood and 13 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Wildwood is $4,195 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Oxford with an average starting cost of 2,600.

To help you with your search, browse the 803 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Wildwood. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Wildwood 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Wildwood

Wildwood, nicknamed “The Crossroads of Florida,” is home to just over 7,000 people, but it has a sizeable senior population. Nearly 38 percent of the population are 65 or older. There are 13 assisted living facilities located in Wildwood and the surrounding communities, so area seniors have plenty of options.

Florida’s assisted living facilities are regulated by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, a division of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Licensed facilities in Wildwood, as in the rest of the state, provide routine personal care services to one or more seniors.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Wildwood

  • Wildwood has a comfortable year-round climate, with winter lows in the 40s and summer highs in the 90s. With an average of 236 sunny days per year, Wildwood’s seniors are able to spend plenty of time outdoors.
  • Wildwood has a higher crime rate (property and violent crimes combined) than the Florida average. The city is more dangerous than 86 percent of U.S. cities, so seniors may choose to take safety precautions.
  • Wildwood’s senior residents can enjoy the arts and culture the city has to offer. The city’s attractions include two wildlife management areas and GatorWorld Parks of Florida. Wildwood is only an hour away from both Orlando and Tampa, so active seniors can take day trips.
  • Seniors in Wildwood can take advantage of Florida’s favorable taxation policies. The state doesn’t tax pension and Social Security income, which may be an important consideration for seniors on a fixed income.
  • Wildwood is served by Sumter County Transit, which offers door-to-door service on weekdays. The shuttle also provides transport to seniors to out-of-county medical appointments.
  • The Wildwood area is home to world-class medical facilities, including The Villages Regional Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illnesses.

Paying for Assisted Living in Wildwood

Assisted Living costs in Wildwood start around $4,195 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Wildwood and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Florida

Summerfield

$4,395

Wildwood

$4,195

US

$4,000

The Villages

$3,963

Lady Lake

$3,450

Leesburg

$3,275

Belleview

$3,250

Oxford

$2,600

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wildwood

Seniors who are eligible for Medicaid may be able to receive funding from the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program. This program helps Florida seniors pay for the costs associated with assisted living facilities. Wildwood seniors who receive federal supplemental security income (SSI) benefits may also be eligible for optional state supplementation (OSS) from the state of Florida.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Financial Assistance 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 Wildwood

Wildwood and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Wildwood, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wildwood

Wildwood-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Rhonda

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

Review of A Banyan Residence

My parents have moved into A Banyan Residence. What I like best is that the whole facility is enclosed. My mom has dementia. She's not a wanderer yet, but we don't have to worry about it. What I...

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Kathy

I visited this facility

Review of The Willows

We visited The Willows. The staff who gave us the tour was very pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable. The first concern would be that they had a fire drill. Soon after we arrived, the fire...

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Assisted Living

David

I visited this facility

Review of The Willows

I visited The Willows. It seemed to be a delightful place. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and it looked like the dining room was pleasant. There were not a lot of activities. They had a pool...

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