
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sun City, FL for 2023
There are 13 Memory Care Facilities in the Sun City area, with 1 in Sun City and 12 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Sun City is $4,498 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,354. Cheaper nearby regions include Ruskin with an average starting cost of $3,700.
To help you with your search, browse the 46 reviews below for memory care facilities in Sun City. On average, consumers rate memory care in Sun City 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Sun City Center with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Sun City, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Sun City, FL
Sun City Senior Living
Grand Villa of St. Petersburg
Freedom Plaza Sun City Center
Inspired Living at Sun City Center
Bradenton Oaks
Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center
Mercie's Place
Sun Towers Retirement
Cypress Creek Assisted Living & Memor...
Freedom Plaza Sun City Center Assiste...
Magnolia on the Avenue
Lily's Promise - Bradenton
Magnolia Senior Living
What to Consider About Memory Care in Sun City
Sun City is on the west coast of Florida, by Tampa Bay and near St. Petersburg in Hillsborough County, where an estimated 23,925 residents are living with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairments, according to Elder Affairs. Census data indicates that Sun City's current population exceeds 20,000 people, and 73.7 percent of them are 65 years old or older.
Some of these residents have, or may eventually have, dementia. Florida state regulations require assisted living facilities that supervise these patients to have an Extended Congregate Care (ECC) license.
- Sun City has a southern coastal climate with an average of 52 inches of rain per year, which is 13 inches more than the national average of 39. The national average for sunny days per year is 205; Sun City has 244. The mild winters and semitropical summers are appreciated by seniors who like the summer highs of 91 degrees and the winter lows near 50. Sun City Center receives no snow, and its Sperling's Comfort Index is 81 out of a possible 100.
- Crime is ranked on a scale of one for low crime to 100 for high crime rates. Sun City's violent crime, at 24.1 points as opposed to 31.1 across the United States, is lower than the national average. Property crime, at 25.7, is almost 13 points less than the national average of 38.1. Assisted living facilities add a second level of security for residents, so families can know that they are safe.
- Sun City is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as St. Joseph's Hospital - South and St. Anthony's Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Tax-friendly Florida does not have a state income tax, which allows those seniors receiving Social Security or a retirement pension to budget more money toward their care in Sun City. This relieves some of the burden on families wishing to respect their elderly loved one's request to age in place.
Paying for Memory Care in Sun City
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Sun City start around $4,498 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,525 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Sun City and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Sun City
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
Free Memory Care 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 a memory care 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 memory care resources in Sun City, please visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
Directory of Winners in the Sun City Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Sun City
Sun City-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Sun City
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Review of Sun City Senior Living
I saw Sun City Senior Living. The tour was OK. I've had no issues with it. However, they weren't furnished, and it's in Hillsborough County, and we wanted to move my mom to Pinellas County. The gen... Read more
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Review of Sun City Senior Living
My husband was at Sun City Senior Living. It was a great place. They were great. They came to my home and did an assessment of my husband and saw us together. I brought him there, and they took rea... Read more
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Review of Sun City Senior Living
My dad moved in to Sun City Senior Living. It is a caring and well-managed place. The community is pleasant. The staff is also dedicated and not a lot of turnover. It's important to me that these p... Read more
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