According to Seniorly’s 2022-2023 pricing data, families are paying an average of $5,126 per month for assisted living communities in Tampa. The national average for assisted living costs in 2022 was $5,844. Overall, assisted living costs in Tampa are 12% lower than the national average.
The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Assisted Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.
Assisted Living prices have risen an average of 8.14% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent increase, according to our proprietary data. On average, assisted living in Tampa, FL is $5,126/mo.
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Compare assisted living cost to nearby cities | Average monthly cost |
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Tampa | $3,210 |
Riverview | $3,794 |
Brandon | $3,191 |
Apollo Beach | $3,892 |
Valrico | $2,970 |
Lutz | $3,005 |
Safety Harbor | $3,066 |
Ruskin | $3,835 |
Pinellas Park | $3,983 |
Saint Petersburg | $3,724 |
Sun City Center | $4,164 |
If you live in Tampa and are thinking about assisted living for yourself or for a senior family member, there are some steps to go through before committing to a decision. First, almost everybody who opts for assisted living gets a medical examination from their primary care doctor. This is to make sure they’re healthy enough for assisted living and that they don’t need a higher level of care, as often happens for people with Alzheimer’s or other conditions.
After the doctor endorses assisted living as an option, you can start touring assisted living communities near you in the Tampa area. Tampa has a lot of places to choose from, so budget extra time for facility tours and time interviewing residents about what their community is like.
In the month or two before the move, try to shed as many unnecessary pieces of furniture and other items as possible. Space is often limited in an assisted living community, and you can always bring things from home after settling in. This is also a good time to look at your finances and make sure you’re set up to pay the monthly cost of rent and other services that come with assisted living.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Tampa is $3,150 according to the Genworth Cost of Care survey 2017.
Typical assisted living costs nationwide hover around $3,750 a month for basic care, which usually means room and board. Be sure to ask on your visit what else is included; some communities include laundry, transportation and room cleanup service in the monthly bill, while others charge extra. The median cost per month of assisted living in Tampa is $3,150. This is not only lower than the national figure, it’s also much lower than the $4,100 a month many people pay in the newer neighborhoods in nearby Orlando.
Our local Seniorly Partner Agents often have the ability to negotiate monthly rent and fees on your behalf at many of the communities you might be interested in. This is a free service to you. To connect to a Seniorly Partner Agent email us now at ask@seniorly.com or call (855) 866-4515.
Assisted living is just one level of care that sits between independent living and skilled nursing facilities, also referred to as nursing homes.
Unlike the other care options, assisted living is for aging citizens who can still live more or less independently, with perhaps a daily check-in by staff for safety and medications, and with personalized help managing ADLs, while still preserving as much privacy and independence as possible.