Sweet Water Oak Residential Assisted Living
2820 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL, 34287
"Sit back and relax. At Sweetwater Oaks of North Port, Florida we’ll make sure all of your unique needs are taken care of. A retirement home ..."
READ MOREAssisted living provides help with personal care, 24-hour supervision and social and recreational activities. It’s ideal for seniors who can no longer live alone, but don’t require the level of care offered by nursing homes. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Port Charlotte costs an average of $3,938 per month. That’s less than the national median, but slightly more expensive than the average for Florida overall.
In this guide, seniors can learn about the benefits and drawbacks of living in Port Charlotte, what assisted living here costs compared to other locales and types of senior care and several free and low-cost resources aimed at helping older adults.
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2820 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL, 34287
"Sit back and relax. At Sweetwater Oaks of North Port, Florida we’ll make sure all of your unique needs are taken care of. A retirement home ..."
READ MOREIn Port Charlotte and all other Florida cities, assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated by the Agency for Health Care Administration’s Division of Health Quality Assurance. The Division also ensures that facilities stay in compliance with the state’s rules and regulations through on-site surveys.
Assisted living in Port Charlotte costs an average of $3,938 per month, which is about $300 below the national average of $4,300, but $238 more than the $3,700 average for Florida as a whole.
In Cape Coral, seniors pay an average of $4,500 for assisted living, which is $562 more than the rate paid in Port Charlotte. In Naples, the cost goes up another $50 to $4,550. Assisted living in North Port costs an average of $3,888, which is just $50 more than the cost in Port Charlotte. In Tampa, assisted living is much more affordable at $3,225 per month.
Port Charlotte
$3,938
Florida
$3,700
The United States
$4,300
Cape Coral
$4,500
Naples
$4,550
North Port
$3,888
Tampa
$3,225
Seniors who can still live at home may opt for homemaker services, which cost $4,576. Home health aide assistance also includes certain medical services, but it’s priced the same as homemaker services. Assisted living costs just over $600 less at $3,938 per month. Adult day health care is usually the least expensive option, and although pricing data isn’t available for Port Charlotte, the Florida statewide monthly median is just $1,408. Nursing home care is the most expensive choice. In Port Charlotte, it costs an average of $9,125 for a semiprivate room and $10,342 for a private one.
Homemaker Services
$4,576
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Assisted Living Facility
$3,938
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,342
Note: Data for Port Charlotte was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Punta Gorda, was used instead.
Qualified seniors can receive assistance with the cost of services at assisted living facilities in Port Charlotte through the state’s Medicaid Long-Term Care (MLTC) and Assistive Care Services programs. Although the state’s programs do not set a cap on room-and-board fees, the MLTC plan does help to negotiate those costs with the provider.
The state also provides an optional state supplement (OSS) for those receiving Federal SSI benefits that can help with the costs of long-term care. Florida allows family supplementation to help cover the costs of assisted living without impacting Medicaid eligibility.
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.
Residents of Port Charlotte have access to a range of programs, resources and services designed to help seniors currently residing in or considering a move to assisted living. These services are provided by government agencies and nonprofit organizations serving southwest Florida and Charlotte County.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida | (239) 652-6900 | AAASWFL offers a variety of health and wellness programs for Charlotte County residents aged 60 and older. These include balance training, falls prevention education, arthritis-friendly exercise classes and lessons on managing chronic diseases. Its volunteers provide counseling on Medicare options and can assist seniors with claims and appeals. Seniors with questions about long-term care can call its Elder Helpline to speak with a counselor and find available resources. |
Charlotte County Veteran Services | (941) 764-5579 | Charlotte County Veteran Services helps former military members and their families access services and benefits they’re entitled to receive. These can include pensions and disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation and allowances to help pay for burial and funeral costs. Eligible senior veterans can also get help applying for VA Aid and Attendance benefits, which they can put toward the cost of assisted living care. |
Florida Ombudsman Program | (239) 338-2563 | Administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Ombudsman Program advocates for seniors in assisted living and other types of long-term care. Volunteer ombudsmen in the Southwest office work to ensure that facilities in Port Charlotte meet legal standards of care. They can also help resolve complaints regarding neglect, abuse, evictions, meal quality and proper administration of medication. |
Florida Senior Legal Helpline | (888) 895-7873 | Bay Area Legal Services operates the Florida Senior Legal Helpline that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income seniors aged 60 and older. Eligible Port Charlotte residents can get answers to questions about wills, probate, advance care directives, Social Security and other topics relevant to older adults. |
Senior Friendship Center | (941) 255-0723 | The Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County provides free wellness services, educational programming, recreational activities and engaging social events. It also connects seniors with local volunteer opportunities based on their interests and skills, enabling them to give back to their community in a rewarding and meaningful way. |
Port Charlotte-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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