Dade City sits in the Tampa Bay Area and serves as the seat of Pasco County. It caters to a range of senior care needs through diverse long-term care solutions, including 21 assisted living communities within the city and nearby. The 2024 median cost of residential care in this region comes to around $5,292, falling in line with the national median of $5,350 but surpassing Florida’s overall norm by about $540.
Based on resident feedback, assisted living facilities in and around Dade City earn an average quality score of 3.1 out of 5 stars. To learn more, see the 405 reviews reviews in our directory.
14235 Edwinola Way, Dade City, FL 33523
3.0
(31 reviews)
"From our first interaction to our last this has been an eye opener to the needs and minds of seniors . Mom was diagnosed with early stage dementia and the care staff and nurse re assured us always that this process of losing their independence takes ..."
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13031 Partridge St., Spring Hill, FL 34608
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured Casalia Gardens. It's a very nice place. The rooms were very nice. The rooms were private. The room was large. There's some furniture, and a bed was already there. I like this because it's a home. I think the capacity was 6 or 7 residents ma..."
$3,500
CARING STARS WINNER
112 Crenshaw Lake Rd, Lutz, FL 33548
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Amilcat Care is a beautiful home. Rose is a professional and very loving and caring. My mother was there for a year before she passed and she was so happy. I highly recommend the facility over many others...."
$3,200
18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
4.7
(14 reviews)
"Outstanding Senior Living Care at Legacy at Highwoods Preserve! From the moment we relocated my mother-in-law to Legacy at Highwoods Preserve in January 2025, we experienced an immediate and undeniable difference in the quality of care, atten..."
$4,100
12110 Morris Bridge Rd, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Promise Pointe Senior Living was a good place. They had the dining, the housekeeping, and everything, but they were a little expensive. I liked the apartment they showed me. They had good activities. It was really nice...."
$3,995
1900 Blue Fox Way, Trinity, FL 34655
4.7
(7 reviews)
"This is where I would want my mom to stay. It's a 5-star across the board. The only thing I didn't like was the size of the rooms for a person because it was more like a hotel. They're very clean. They had a fine dining area like a five-star hotel. T..."
$4,000
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8055 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606
4.6
(3 reviews)
"We chose Elevated Estates Forest Oaks for my mother because it meets all of her needs. She will be moving into their assisted living facility. I toured the place, and it was very nice, and everybody seemed to be happy. We were able to have lunch ther..."
$6,000
CARING STARS WINNER
3140 Forest Road, Spring Hill, FL 34606
4.6
(28 reviews)
"My mom has moved into The Residence at Timber Pines. The grounds are immaculate at all times. The interior is clean. It is very easy to get around. I have not had a single complaint about the food. It's at the top of my list. They have a fitness roo..."
$3,580
16702 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
4.5
(22 reviews)
"The area of Tampa Gardens Senior Living was very well-kept. The young lady at the front desk greeted us with open arms as if we were family. They escorted us to different activities they have, whether it was bingo night or movies. The young lady gave..."
$2,700
10440 Palmgren Ln, Spring Hill, FL 34608
4.5
(14 reviews)
"My husband moved to The Opal at Spring Hill. It feels like everyone there is family. It's very bright, and the staff is very helpful and they have a positive attitude. They are always Johnny-on-the-spot. I haven't tried the food, but my husband says ..."
$3,000
CARING STARS WINNER
7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Spring Hill, FL 34608
4.5
(71 reviews)
"I toured Vitality Living Spring Hill. I enjoyed it very much. It was pretty good. I met most of the staff there, and it was very nice. They had quite a few apartments. It was one for private, one for one person, and one for two. They got different pr..."
$2,745
CARING STARS WINNER
38130 Pretty Pond Road, Zephyrhills, FL 33540
4.5
(30 reviews)
"I like the cleanliness of American House Zephyrhills. I like the friendliness of the people. I like the room. I like everything about it. They have a studio and a one-bedroom, and I like the one-bedroom with a balcony. The person who gave the tour wa..."
$4,600
CARING STARS WINNER
7927 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667
4.5
(37 reviews)
"My husband and I stayed at Vitality Living Baypoint Village because of some repair work to my house. I loved it. It's just that it's an hour away from my children so the location is great except not for my family. When I was there, everybody was your..."
$2,995
11722 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33612
4.5
(12 reviews)
"We toured Colonial Assisted Living at Tampa. It was very clean and pretty, but the rooms were a little bit small for two people. I have a sewing machine that I want to use, so I need a bigger room, and I have a double bed that I want to take. I like ..."
$3,000
2200 Livingstone Rd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
4.4
(15 reviews)
"We toured Keystone Place at Terra Bella. I like that very much. I thought that esthetically, it looked good, it was clean, and the staff we spoke to was very friendly. The residents appear to be happy, the ones we saw walking around. If it was me, I ..."
$3,700
13005 Community Campus Dr., Tampa, FL 33625
4.4
(9 reviews)
"We are choosing Weinberg Village for my mom. It is a very nice place, and the location is ideal for the family. As soon as we walked in, we immediately liked it. The rooms were very nice. They had a couple of different floor plans available. It's a 3..."
$3,595
13550 South Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33618
4.3
(46 reviews)
"We like The Colonnade at Carrollwood because the aesthetics were great. It's a really beautiful facility and there were a lot of activities. Everyone that we talked to was really happy that they chose to be there. The staff did a great job of engagin..."
$4,200
414 E Chapman Rd, Lutz, FL 33549
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We toured Chapman Manor. It was a beautiful place. My dad and his wife like it. The people were very kind. It was a very nice place. They have a church service there. They have a karaoke night, they have bingo and a puzzle area. The staff was very ni..."
$3,095
12250 N 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33612
4.3
(9 reviews)
"I moved into SeaCoast at Uptown Oaks. It's like an apartment. I have my own bathroom, that when I need to go, I don't have to wait in line. I have my own little kitchenette, that if I want to make coffee at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 in the morning, I can do i..."
$2,700
824 N. Parsons Avenue, Brandon, FL 33510
4.2
(17 reviews)
"We toured Savannah Court of Brandon. Everything was nice. It's a little bit older but it was in very good condition. The rooms were nice. They had a hair salon for women. They had physical therapists that came in there too. We didn't eat there. It's ..."
$4,195
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD0509d
4.0
Review of Elevated Estates at The Edwinola
I'm staying in Elevated Estates at The Edwinola. My insurance carrier pays for it. It's a real mix. It's got a lot of younger people there. The staff members who assisted our needs are underpaid...
Assisted Living
Donna
1.0
Review of Elevated Estates at The Edwinola
My mom stayed in Elevated Estates at The Edwinola. The place is not taken care of. They left her in her room. I went in there the next morning, and she was still in the same spot. They didn't know...
Assisted Living
John A
5.0
Review of Elevated Estates at The Edwinola
From our first interaction to our last this has been an eye opener to the needs and minds of seniors . Mom was diagnosed with early stage dementia and the care staff and nurse re assured us always...
Data from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Dade City at around $5,292 per month. This rate surpasses the Florida norm by about $540 and trends above costs in nearby cities. For example, in Tampa, rates run over $1,000 lower, and in Punta Gorda, the expected monthly expense falls near $3,724. However, local rates come in a little lower than the U.S. median of $5,350.
Dade City
$5,292
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Tampa
$4,213
North Port
$4,965
Sebring
$4,595
Punta Gorda
$3,724
Payment assistance is available for eligible seniors who need an assisted living facility in Dade City through the state’s Medicaid Waiver Program. This waiver program covers services in both assisted living facilities and adult family homes, but it doesn’t cover private rooms. For private rooms and apartments, family supplementation is permitted.
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.
Dade City’s assisted living residents anticipate monthly care costs of around $5,292 per month. Although this rate exceeds adult day health care fees of roughly $2,492, it compares favorably to costs for skilled care. For example, home health care clients spend around $5,911 on full-time private attendance, and seniors in nursing homes see monthly bills of about $9,642 for shared living units.
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$2,492
Assisted Living Facility
$5,292
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,642
Note: Since data for Dade City is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lakeland, instead.
There are programs and services in Dade City that can help seniors improve their quality of life. These services are available for free or at a low cost and include transportation, case management and referrals.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Services Pasco County | (727) 834-3340 | The Pasco County Senior Services department provides congregate meals, transportation, nutrition education, insurance counseling and case management. The agency also operates the Galen Wilson and Dade City senior centers and helps schedule and manage special events at these centers. |
| Community Aging and Retirement Services (CARES) | (727) 862-9291 | CARES is a nonprofit organization that provides services to older adults in the community. The agency works with volunteers, donors, health professionals and families to help older adults age positively and with dignity. Services include community education, wellness programs and telephone reassurance. |
| Mid Florida Community Services | (352) 796-1425 | Mid Florida Community Services offers multiple programs for area seniors, including continuing education, energy assistance, emergency support services and transportation. |
| Veterans Services of Pasco County | (727) 847-2411 | Veteran’s services helps men and women who have served in the military sign up for programs, pensions and services. The Aid and Attendance Housing Benefit is one program that helps pay for home and community-based services in long-term care. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (850) 414-2323 | The long-term care ombudsman is a trained volunteer who helps seniors in assisted living communities improve their quality of care and quality of life. The ombudsman advocates for seniors’ rights, responds to residents’ concerns and helps ensure long-term care facilities are maintaining the standards set by federal and state regulations. |
Dade City-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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