Located between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Clearwater sits in the western region of the Pinellas Peninsula on Florida’s western coast. In 2024, seniors who choose assisted living services in this city anticipate monthly fees of around $4,213, compared to the Florida median of $4,750 and the U.S. norm of $5,350. The region contains 40 assisted living communities, including 28 facilities for prospective residents to choose from within the city proper.
Learn more about assisted living in Clearwater by reading through the 507 reviews reviews in the directory below, which indicate an overall quality score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
CARING STARS WINNER
2750 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33759
4.5
(39 reviews)
"I thought Grand Villa of Clearwater was nice. It was a little bit more expensive, but I like the facility. I like the people that I met there. It seemed very clean. It seemed like they cared about the residents. There were no activities going on at t..."
$10,000
CARING STARS WINNER
1145 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33756
4.6
(14 reviews)
"We were very thankful for Seasons Memory Care. It was clean and welcoming, with engaging activities for the residents to make them feel welcome and safe. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, addressing all our concerns properly and following ..."
$3,495
620 Belleair Rd., Clearwater, FL 33756
4.3
(29 reviews)
"We toured Cottages at Belleair. Dawn, the girl who gave us a tour, was almost as good as the other two facilities. It was a pleasure to meet her and everything she did for us. She was a sweet lady. We had snacks, and she went out of the room and came..."
$3,795
2751 Regency Oaks Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
4.3
(19 reviews)
"I have two very spacious rooms and two baths as well as a beautiful porch. The one meal a day is always delicious and we're able to bring home anything we can't eat, which is often my dinner at night. The grounds are always beautiful and so well kept..."
$2,800
2155 Montclair Road, Clearwater, FL 33782
4.4
(13 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is a resident of The Colonnade at Beckett Lake. The community is good. Her room is nice and clean. The staff is nice. It's close to where we live, and the people there are nice...."
$3,525
420 Bay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
3.7
(41 reviews)
"I guess there was a miscommunication on my appointment for Saturday. There was no one there to show me around. Finally, the activity director, interrupted her pickle game to come and show me the model room and answer a few questions. I was told someo..."
$2,800
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2730 Curlew Road, Clearwater, FL 33761
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I liked Curlew Care and the staff. They’re very friendly and efficient. The room is very nice. My dad likes the food; it tastes really good. ..."
$2,650
2159 Mcmullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Emerald Gardens is a small community with about 20 beds. It is not large place and resembles a high-end bed and breakfast. It's very homey and very nicely done. They have beautiful outdoor spaces. Being that it is a small establishment and family-run..."
$4,400
2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33763
4.5
(7 reviews)
"I went here for their 4th of July gathering that they invited me to, and I took a tour, and it was very nice. The food was good. They had a gentleman come playing music and I like it a lot...."
$4,425
2298 Belleair Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My father was at Lincolnshire Assisted Living. It was a smaller place with only 20 rooms. It was a very lovely ranch style home. It was purchased by two brothers and they had to renovate it because it was in very sad condition. One of them lived on t..."
$3,500
1754 Ensley Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
4.0
(5 reviews)
"on last week i toured Midway manor Alf and i really enjoyed the staff and friendly atmosphere. Residents where very nice and pleasant. the Administrator Danielle her energy was amazing you can tell she loves her job. my father will be moving there ne..."
$3,350
1930 Union Street, Clearwater, FL 33763
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I was a resident of Union House. It's two homes put together, there were only 13 residents, and a lady ran it for 14 years. The staff was very good, they handed out my drugs, and they did my laundry. They had bingo, there were movies on TV, I was hap..."
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3141 North McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We chose here for my mother-in-law because of the personnel, the location, the cleanliness, the availability, and their willingness to work with us with her condition. My father-in-law passed away, and he was her full-time caregiver. Since she couldn..."
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1103 Normandy Road, Clearwater, FL 33764
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Normandy Manor was a clean facility with eye pleasing decor. It was not rundown and the furnishings were traditional so the residents felt like it could be something they would have chosen. The staff was friendly and respectful to their residents. Th..."
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2179 DODGE STREET, Clearwater, FL 33760
4.0
(1 reviews)
"While in Clearwater checking out assisted living options for my friend's mother, we stopped in at Pearl Manor. They were happy to accommodate us, even though we did not make an appointment. We could see that the grounds would be a great place to spe..."
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585 Casler Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Knowing that we would be in the Clearwater area, we decided to make an appointment to see Ambleside Manor, as an option for my friend's mother. We really liked how well the staff was prepared for our visit. They had taken the time to find out about ..."
$1,100
411 Hamilton Crescent, Clearwater, FL 33756
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Tbh.. I love this place. Very peaceful and comfortable. I been here for about five months now been nothing but love. Although I wish they had a pool because summer coming and God knows I want to get in the pool lol.. seriously much love to the windso..."
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1430 Palmetto St Clearwater, Clearwater, FL 33755
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Best care in Clearwater is defiantly a home away from home. The feeling that you get when you arrive at this home is defiantly the one that emanates being at home. The staff is on a regular routine and the small number of residents makes it seem like..."
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1810 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33764
2.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility is for residents that are pretty much independent. The rooms are shared mostly. There are a few private rooms but either way you must share a bathroom. The food is hit or miss. While they follow a menu many times the person cooking does..."
$2,700
3260 North McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33761
4.5
At The Landmark you will experience exceptional boutique living in a convenient location. We are located directly across from Countryside Hospital, near Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, and Safety Harbor. We offer delicious gourmet food, have weekly happy hour with live entertainment, activities, games, and exercise classes. We have many activities both on and off site. Fantastic shopping and restaurants are close by. We offer 4 different size studio suites. All units have a kitchenette with a full size refrigerator, a large bay window, and different flooring options. Services include in-room basic cable and wifi, weekly cleaning, weekly laundry for linens, daily trash removal and bedmaking, transportation and all meals. Hair Salon Computer Room and Classes Fitness Room and Exercise Classes Library Resident and Guest Parking Games Respite Care To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration
$3,779
Assisted Living
Marchelle
5.0
Review of The Colonnade at Beckett Lake
My mother-in-law is a resident of The Colonnade at Beckett Lake. The community is good. Her room is nice and clean. The staff is nice. It's close to where we live, and the people there are nice.
Assisted Living
Pamela
5.0
Review of The Oaks of Clearwater
I moved to The Oaks of Clearwater. So far, I haven't had any problems. It is wonderful. They're very caring. Anything you need, they will address. There's a nurse that comes in and gives me my...
Assisted Living
Charles
4.0
Review of Cottages at Belleair
I toured Pacifica Senior Living Belleair, and it was fine. The facility was nice. There were multiple buildings there, and it was a pretty nice setup with a small number of rooms per building. I...
Provider response
Charles, thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review! We value your feedback and appreciate your kind words about Pacifica Senior Living Belleair.
In the Clearwater region, the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living rates hover near $4,213, offering several hundred dollars in savings over the Florida median of $4,750. Although Orlando’s assisted living communities publish lower fees of around $3,823, other cities have more expensive services. For example, in Lakeland, residents anticipate monthly care costs of roughly $5,292, and in North Port, the baseline rate hovers near $4,965.
Clearwater
$4,213
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Lakeland
$5,292
North Port
$4,965
Orlando
$3,823
Sebring
$4,595
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Clearwater is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for assisted living. Its seniors typically save $650 per month when compared to the state median and $1,150 when measured against the national average.
Seniors living in Clearwater have two financial assistance options that help cover the costs of assisted living: the Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program and the Optional State Supplementation program. Seniors can apply both for through the Pinellas County Department of Children and Families Office.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
In Clearwater, the median rate for assisted living falls near $4,213. Although this cost surpasses typical adult day health care fees by roughly $1,800, it compares favorably to private and institutional cost norms. For example, agencies set monthly fees near $4,957 for in-home care and $5,720 for home health care, while nursing home fees run more than double assisted living costs at approximately $10,068.
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,383
Assisted Living Facility
$4,213
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,068
Note: Since data for Clearwater is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Tampa, instead.
Seniors in Clearwater can call on the support of many free resources within the city and Pinellas County. The resources in this list are only a taste of what’s available. They can help vets cope with mental illness, provide places where seniors can make new friends and identify support networks for volunteers to assist neighbors in need.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging Well Center | (727) 562-4904 | The Aging Well Center is a program focused on providing Clearwater's seniors with mentally and physically stimulating activities, in addition to making it easier for them to socialize within their age groups. The center operates a range of programs to satisfy most tastes. The Knit and Stitch Circle encourages learning for newbies and helps everyone get involved in group projects. Technology chat classes help familiarize seniors with modern devices, such as iPhones, and there are a variety of fitness groups for members to develop balance and improve their health. |
| Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | (727) 319-7440 | The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is a state-funded organization with officers in Pinellas County that help U.S. military vets struggling with psychological issues, including depression and traumas related to their time in uniform. It can also connect vets to other services, such as Veterans Affairs, to help them access state, federal and military benefits. Additionally, it can refer vets with medical conditions to facilities within the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | Seniors in long-term care communities with concerns about their facilities can register complaints with the ombudsman, who will investigate and pursue resolutions on their behalf. Families of residents and third parties can also contact the ombudsman. Additionally, the department can release copies of inspection reports prior to a senior choosing a facility to help them make more informed decisions. |
| Seniors in Service | (813) 932-5228 | Seniors in Service is a Tampa-based nonprofit that provides opportunities for adults aged 55 and older to help their communities in the counties of Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough. Volunteers can apply life and work skills already learned or be trained in something new. Typically, volunteers assist homebound seniors, mentor younger members of the community and support veterans and their families. The volunteer determines how much time they can spare, and Seniors in Service connects them to the most appropriate nonprofit in need of their help. |
Clearwater 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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