48 Assisted Living Facilities near Lutz, FL

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lutz

• Sperling's cost of living index rates Lutz's overall cost of living at 121, compared to the national average of 100. This is largely due to the high cost of housing and transport. Groceries costs are only slightly higher than the U.S. average and healthcare costs are four points lower, which can help seniors with significant health expenses.
  
• The weather in Lutz is warm year-around, with July highs averaging 92 degrees and January lows of 47. There's no generally no snow, but the city does get 52 inches of rain each year, 13 inches more than the national average. Seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors can take advantage of the 246 days of sunshine that Lutz has each year, 41 days more than the U.S. average.
  
• Lutz has an overall crime rate of 14 per 1,000 residents, which is close to the national average. Compared to state numbers, Lutz fares well. It's safer than 77 percent of Florida's other towns and cities, with a property crime rate less than half of the state average and a violent crime rate around a quarter of the state rate. Safety-conscious seniors wishing to retire to Florida may find Lutz an appealing choice.
  
• The Lutz area is home to world-class medical facilities, including St. Joseph's Hospital North, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Seniors in Lutz may be able to access transportation through Hillsborough County's Sunshine Line. This service provides door-to-door to eligible riders for medical appointments, shopping trips and other errands.
  
• Florida has many tax benefits for seniors. The state has no income tax, so seniors keep all income from pensions, Social Security and retirement funds.