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Assisted Living Communities in Sun City, Florida

Situated in southern Hillsborough County, Sun City Center offers a supportive environment for seniors through access to 47 assisted living communities, including 2 within the city proper. In 2024, these facilities charge around  $4,213 per month, which tracks higher than the state median of $4,750 and the national baseline of $5,350.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Sun City Center, assisted living facilities set monthly rates at approximately $4,213, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, indicating about $500 in savings over the state norm. Although rates in Punta Gorda run lower at roughly $3,724, costs in other nearby cities track higher. For example, in North Port, seniors pay around $4,965, and in Lakeland, facilities charge roughly $5,929.

Sun City Center

$4,213

Florida

$4,750

United States

$5,350

Lakeland

$5,929

North Port

$4,965

Punta Gorda

$3,724

Orlando

$3,823

Paying for Assisted Living in Sun City Center, FL

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sun City

The Florida state Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care Program provides assistance for seniors in Sun City who need help paying for an assisted living facility. Eligibility is determined by the Florida Department of Children and Family Services. The program doesn't pay for private rooms; however, family supplementation is permitted.

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 residents in Sun City Center pay a monthly rate of approximately $4,213. By comparison, adult day health care facilities charge lower rates of around $2,383 for nonresidential care, but private and institutional options cost more. For example, agencies charge about $4,957 for in-home care and approximately $5,720 for home health care, while seniors in nursing homes pay roughly $10,068.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$2,383

Assisted Living Facility

$4,213

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,068

Note: Since data for Sun City Center is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Tampa, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sun City

Sun City 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 Sun City, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sun City

Also referred to as Sun City Center, Sun City is a small community in Hillsborough County just to the southeast of Tampa. It is also approximately five minutes to the east of Tampa Bay, which provides a variety of beach and water activities for seniors. Seniors looking for a place to retire that helps with daily living tasks will find four assisted living facilities within the community and 54 nearby.

Assisted living facilities in Florida and Sun City are regulated by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. These facilities run under a standard license, which includes routine personal care, or a specialty license, which includes limited nursing services and extended congregate care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sun City

 

  • The Sun City Center area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the South Bay Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
     
  • Sun City has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Sun City Senior Community Association Office, an organization that plans activities for seniors, as well as at least three senior centers.
     
  • The Good Samaritans provide transportation services for seniors in Sun City. This service is available for free for medical appointments, shopping and other outings.
     
  • Seniors on a budget may find the cost of living in Sun City slightly more expensive than other comparable cities. Based on the national average of 100, the cost of living in Sun City is 103.1. This is lower than the state average of 111.
     
  • Seniors will find the crime rate in Sun City much better than the national average. Based on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high), property crime is ranked 25.7 in comparison to the national average of 38.1. Violent crime is ranked 24.1, compared to a national average of 31.1. 
     
  • Seniors who enjoy hot and humid temperatures will appreciate the climate in Sun City. July highs are around 91 degrees, while January lows are around 49. The city rarely gets any snow but does get around 52 inches of rain per year. 

 

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sun City

Sun 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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