Coastal New Port Richey is a comfortable suburb of Tampa with a vibrant retirement community. Of its nearly 17,000 people, 28.3% are over the age of 65. This is almost double the U.S. average of 16%. The area offers close access to a wide range of marine leisure activities and also has several parks and malls for seniors who prefer to stay ashore. It gets sunny weather year-round and has a lower cost of living than the U.S. median.
New Port Richey also has ample assisted living facilities with a range of amenities. These communities generally provide 24/7 care to residents who need some help with day-to-day tasks, such as personal care and transportation. In New Port Richey, assisted living costs $3,350 per month, which is cheaper than the state and national averages.
This guide discusses the pros and cons of retirement in New Port Richey. It talks about the cost of assisted living and other types of long-term care and lists some free resources that local or relocating seniors can take advantage of.
6400 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, FL, 34653
3.6
(50)
"Brookdale New Port Richey was the best one that we saw for what we had expected. We liked the facility itself. It was clean and well kept. We saw a one-bedroom apartment on the second floor and we saw a large studio on the first floor. We liked th..."
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6120 Congress Street, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
4.4
(37)
"Grand Villa of New Port Richey would be a very good place for a single person to live in because the apartments were very small. The facility itself was very well kept and clean. The staff was very nice. We saw the dining room and the activity roo..."
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7423 Kauai Loop, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
4.6
(11)
"Situated in a residential area in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Elevated Estates of New Port Richey is a cozy, boutique-style senio..."
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8684 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey, FL, 34655
4.7
(7)
"Trinity Place Assisted Living was adorable. If you're an active senior it would be a fantastic place for you. It looked great. It seemed to be very well organized, and run more like a family. It's bright, cheery, and the people were happy there. T..."
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7435 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
4.0
(1)
"My friend moved here. It has a memory care adjacent to assisted living, and they allow their memory care patients to come and go. I liked that she's getting good care, her room is clean, the meals are good, and the group is good. She likes to play..."
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5539 Charles Street, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
4.1
(16)
"I have Lived Here for three Months. I Love this place. Everyone is Very Nice to me! The food is Great. I look forward to every Meal. Thank You New Port Richey Center For helping me. The Pt Girl Kristen Is The best in the world. Jokinen"
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7220 Baillie Drive, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
3.8
(17)
"I like Oakview Terrace very much. It's nice and very pretty. The people are nice. Now, because of the COVID, it is still under quarantine. The food is brought to our rooms and we only go out to go to the hospital and things like that. I like the f..."
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5237 Trouble Creek, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
4.7
(3)
"After an extensive search of both ALFs and ECFs throughout Pasco and Pinellas County, my search for the best facility for my mother was by far Home Sweet Home. It is a small facility and an ideal situation for a family member in that they will re..."
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7400 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
3.6
(13)
"My husband was a patient for 3 weeks during the month of October. The care and staff was wonderful We both enjoyed the daily dinner in the dinning room. Meals were well balanced and flavorful. We left feeling satisfied until the next meal time. ..."
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6716 Congress Street, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
4.3
(4)
"Angels Senior Living at New Port Richey does a good job but it is strictly assisted living and my friend has dementia. He was trying to get out all the time, and he did get out a couple of times. They're right there on a busy road so we're afraid ..."
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5641 Montana Avenue, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
3.7
(9)
"Cinnamon Cove was recommended by my mom's primary care physician. So, we checked it out, interviewed with them, and thought it was a good fit for mom; and it is. Her room is huge and all of her stuff is there. It's three times the size of the room..."
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8914 Jasmine Blvd, New Port Richey, FL, 34668
4.0
(1)
"Jasmine Retirement Home was nice and the people were very personable. Our only concern was with the staffing, because there would only be one person who would be there all the time, and she didn't appear to be strong. So we were afraid that she wo..."
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9040 STAR TRAIL, New Port Richey, FL, 34654
3.5
(4)
"Oakhaven is such a wonderful environment for my grandma. She loves it there. Brenda, Donna and Chritine take such good care of her. They are wonderful people and have all been there working together for many years. Anytime I need anything or have ..."
READ MORE8151 TREELET COURT, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
2.6
(8)
"My mother has been at Suncoast Retreat for several years and she loves it there. Half the time when I go to take her out to eat or shopping she doesn't want to go because she would miss out on whatever activity everyone is doing that day. She pref..."
READ MORE5550 RIVER ROAD, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
3.0
(1)
"This facility is smaller in size about 11 beds. Most rooms are semi-private. The residents appeared happy and their families were envolved. From the winding road it sits off of, it appears to be a sweet little house. The interior could use some up..."
READ MORE6205 VIOLA LANE, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
2.5
(2)
"Elm Tree Lodge was OK; it wasn’t really that great. The one thing that was good about it was that it was a small house, and it felt like he could get attention right away which was the best thing. "
READ MORE6343 Rowan Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34653
2.5
(2)
"As you pull into the round about approaching Gulf Haven off of Rowan road, in New Port Richey, you notice how almost picture perfect this ALF is. A white, two story home sits with a cement patio on the left. Large potted flowers illuminate the ent..."
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6333 LANGSTON AVENUE, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
2.0
(1)
"Home to about 24 residents at any given time, this facility is small and has that home like feeling. Slightly larger than the other ALF's in the area, it still has that personal feeling. The lighting seemed a little dim and although I did not eat ..."
READ MORE9110 STAR TRAIL, New Port Richey, FL, 34654
1.5
(2)
"The Gallo house Inc. is located off of little road, directly across from a large steeple church. Upon arriving, this ALF appears to be a large home with a 180 degree round about and a parking area. To the right of the house there is a porch that ..."
READ MOREIn New Port Richey and the rest of the state, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration is responsible for licensing and regulating assisted living facilities. This organization upholds the state’s standards for senior care.
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, New Port Richey, seniors pay an average of $3,350 per month for assisted living care, although prices vary by facility. This cost is lower than the Florida average of $4,000 per month and the national average of $4,500 per month.
Further down the coast, North Port seniors pay more for assisted living, at $4,145 per month. In The Villages, costs are even higher, averaging $5,208 per month. In Lakeland, assisted living costs $3,300 per month, which is $50 less than in New Port Richey. Orlando seniors pay an average of $4,000 per month for assisted living.
New Port Richey
$3,350
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Orlando
$4,000
The Villages
$5,208
North Port
$4,145
Lakeland
$3,300
Seniors may also consider the costs and services included with other types of long-term care. A more affordable option is adult day health care, which averages $2,123 per month. In-home care is a little costlier, at $4,767 per month, and home health care averages $4,862 per month. Nursing home care is the most expensive, with a semiprivate room averaging $8,927 per month.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,862
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$3,350
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$8,927
Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income.
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 New Port Richey and the surrounding area, seniors can use a range of services offered by nonprofits and government agencies. Some of these resources are listed below.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco – Pinellas | (800) 963-5337 | This agency offers case management services to help seniors determine their care needs and find placement in a suitable long-term care home. Educational opportunities, including chronic disease management and physical fitness classes, help adults stay healthy as they age. This agency also has a transportation program that helps seniors get around. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | Seniors with questions about long-term care laws or concerns about their treatment can access advocacy here. Long-term care ombudsmen mediate issues between assisted living homes and their residents. If they can't resolve concerns, seniors can get help filing complaints with the governing body. |
| Pasco County Vet Center | (727) 372-1854 | Operated by the federal government, this veteran center is a central access point for benefits and health care services. Service members can apply for pensions, life insurance and other types of financial aid here. Health care referrals and mental health services are also available. |
New Port Richey 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.
