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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Clearwater, FL for 2024

Located between the picturesque Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Clearwater is a very popular town among retirees due to its sunny climate and scenic beaches. It has a population of 116,946, of whom 22.5% are seniors. Residents of Clearwater can take advantage of close proximity to world-class medical care at prestigious institutions such as the Tampa General Hospital, which is ranked one of the best in the state.

Nursing homes often offer high levels of care, including around-the-clock supervision, medication management and medical oversight delivered by highly trained nurses and aides. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, a semiprivate room in a Clearwater nursing home costs an average of $9,946, which is higher than state and national averages. Seniors looking to save money may find it helpful to look into other services which may deliver similar levels of care in an at-home or assisted living environment.

The following guide is designed to provide seniors with all the necessary information to plan their long-term care. It also lists a variety of free resources for seniors in the area.

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Nursing Home Costs in Clearwater, Florida

On average, a semiprivate room in a Clearwater nursing home costs $9,946 per month while a private room costs $11,391.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using the cost of semiprivate rooms throughout the region as comparison points, nursing homes in Clearwater are more expensive than the state average cost of $8,669 as well as the United States average of $7,756.

Nursing home prices are lower in nearby Sebring, which has an average monthly cost of $7,452. Naples has some of the highest nursing home costs in the state, at $10,391. In Orlando, a semiprivate room averages $9,125 per month. Miami has a similar cost, averaging $9,095.

Clearwater

$9,946

Florida

$8,669

The United States

$7,756

Sebring

$7,452

Miami

$9,095

Orlando

$9,125

Naples

$10,391

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Clearwater, nursing homes are the most expensive type of long-term care available. Seniors can therefore save money by considering other environments that offer similar levels of care. Assisted living, for example, often offers 24/7 care for $3,225 per month, or almost one third of the cost of a nursing home. Adult day health care is even cheaper, averaging $1,993. Homemaker services average $4,195, and home health aide services come to $4,576.

Home care

$4,195

Home health care

$4,576

Adult day health care

$1,993

Assisted living

$3,225

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,946

Nursing home (private room)

$11,391

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

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Clearwater, Florida

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Clearwater, Florida

Seniors in Clearwater may be able to take advantage of the following resources to help them remain comfortable in place or ease the transition into a long-term care community.

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas1 (800) 963-5337 (toll free)This organization offers resources to help seniors stay safe and active, including transportation, fall prevention education and home modifications. A Medicare counseling initiative helps elders access financial aid and a nutrition program provides fresh home-delivered meals each day. Mental health, fraud prevention and memory loss support groups are also available.
Aging Well Center(727) 562-4800A calendar of activities is designed to promote health in the aging population with socialization and physical fitness opportunities. These include low-impact exercise classes, art workshops and special interest clubs. Healthy aging initiatives include blood pressure clinics and fall prevention resources.
Pinellas County Senior Connections(727) 464-4200This state-run body maintains a resource center with senior-focused services ranging from financial to social assistance. Elders can also access long-term care placement, emergency preparedness and budget planning assistance.
Clearwater Vet Center(727) 549-3600Veterans and their families can get help finding and paying for long-term care here. This federal organization also provides access to entitlement programs such as pensions and disability benefits. Mental health programs and VA hospital referrals are also offered here.

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