Assisted Living Communities in Ruskin, FL
Ruskin sits south of Tampa, on Florida's Gulf Coast. The city features ...
assisted living communities, and seniors can find an additional in surrounding areas. Residents of these communities pay a median monthly rate of $4,145. In comparison, Florida's typical price ranks $145 cheaper, but the national norm is $355 more expensive.
Our directory includes reviews of Ruskin's assisted living communities, which have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars. Explore the reviews below to learn more.
Our directory includes reviews of Ruskin's assisted living communities, which have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars. Explore the reviews below to learn more.
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Vee P
5.0
Review of Mercie's Place
Small one on one care, I have no regrets trusting this home/facility. I highly recommend this place. Natacha and the rest of the caregivers are not just wonderful but indeed human and they showed...
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Patricia V. R.
5.0
Review of Mercie's Place
When the time came to find long term care placement for my mother, I immediately knew we found the PERFECT place @ Mercie's Place! The provider makes my mom feel at home and our family feel...
Assisted Living
Brenda K.
5.0
Review of Mercie's Place
Lamercie HC is a wonderful home to place your family member. Natasha is a warm and loving individual. She goes over and above to make sure her residents get the best care. She cared for my sister...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Ruskin's median assisted living price ranks $355 cheaper than the U.S. norm. However, the city's rate is $145 costlier than Florida's statewide price, and many nearby areas have lower fees. Seniors in Tampa pay about $795 less for assisted living, and those in Lakeland pay around $845 less. Similarly, Sebring's median price ranks $709 cheaper.
Ruskin
$4,145
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Tampa
$3,350
Lakeland
$3,300
Sebring
$3,436
Paying for Assisted Living in Ruskin
Assisted living communities in Ruskin charge a median fee of $4,145 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ruskin
Low-income seniors may apply for help to pay for an assisted living facility in Ruskin through the statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program. The state also has an additional program that covers services in assisted living facilities under a Medicaid State Plan called the Assistive Care Services Waiver. Eligibility is determined by the Department of Children and Family Services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living stands as one of the cheapest senior care options in Ruskin. Adult day health care is the only cheaper option, costing about $2,065 less per month. However, this service includes only daytime supervision in a communal setting and doesn't account for other expenses, such as housing. In contrast, in-home care costs about $1,575 more than assisted living, providing seniors with personal care assistance in their private residences. Home health care also costs $1,575 more, offering personal support alongside light medical care. Similarly, nursing home care costs about $5,345 more than assisted living due to its inclusion of 24/7 medical monitoring.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,080
Assisted Living Facility
$4,145
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,490
Note: Data for Ruskin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, North Port, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Ruskin
Ruskin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Ruskin, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ruskin
Ruskin 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 ourAssisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.






