Edgewater Retirement Manor
2057 EDGEWATER DRIVE, Clearwater, FL, 33755
There is an abundance of assisted living facilities in Clearwater. They’re suitable for seniors who find living at home increasingly challenging. Although each facility is unique, common features include staff trained to help seniors struggling with daily routines, such as personal grooming and housekeeping. The typical monthly fee for a placement in Clearwater is $3,350, which is more affordable than normal for Florida, where the average senior pays around $4,000.
This guide considers the advantages and disadvantages of living in Clearwater and compares the costs of assisted living with some nearby cities. It also looks at costs for other types of senior care and lists some useful resources for seniors in residential care facilities.
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4.6
(41 reviews)
"My parents have been in here a week as of today, and it's wonderful. The living atmosphere is fantastic and the food is fabulous. In fact, yesterday I was up there with my parents during their lunch. They had spaghetti, bread sticks, salad, and carro..."
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"We spent an hour at Oak Manor Senior Living Community touring it. It was good. They did a great job explaining the options we had. They told us information that I didn't know about that will help me decide when I want to go or what the next step is. ..."
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4.7
(22 reviews)
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4.1
(28 reviews)
"It turns out that what I'm gonna need is a memory care unit for my wife and The Barrington said that's something they didn't do, but they gave me a few recommendations with different other places. I liked the single room that the staff showed me. It ..."
READ MORE1071 Lake Avenue NE, Largo, FL, 33771
4.8
(16 reviews)
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4.8
(15 reviews)
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4.6
(16 reviews)
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4.4
(19 reviews)
"I have chosen it for my brother because of the competency of the staff. I walked into the place, and I had a tour. I saw workers in the hallways, I saw administration in the hallways, and I saw residents in the hallways. It was a very active communit..."
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4.8
(12 reviews)
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4.1
(13 reviews)
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READ MOREThe Florida Agency for Health Care Administration issues licenses to assisted living facilities that satisfy all of its requirements. These include the owner passing an ALF Director’s course and a level 2 FBI background check. The facility must be properly staffed for its resident capacity and obtain all the required fire safety, insurance and health and safety compliance documents.
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.
Clearwater is at the cost-effective end of the scale for central Florida. The only city within a few hours’ radius with lower fees is Lakeland, where the median is $3,300. It’s more likely that seniors comparing cities in the area will encounter higher costs because their peers in Orlando typically pay $4,000. Down the coast in North Port, fees average $4,145.
Clearwater
$3,350
Florida
$4,000
The United States
$4,500
North Port
$4,145
Lakeland
$3,300
Orlando
$4,000
At $3,350, assisted living can be a financially attractive option when compared to homemaker and home health aide services, which typically charge $4,767 and $4,862, as the latter two still require the senior to pay for their home. The most affordable choice is adult day health care, at $2,123. Nursing homes are significantly more costly, with a typical private room costing $9,885 per month, with semiprivate ones usually around $8,927.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,862
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$3,350
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,927
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,885
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.
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.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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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