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Hudson is a small city within Pasco county, whose seniors comprise more than 40% of its population of 13,000 residents. The year-round warm weather, high percentages of seniors and tax savings provide older adults with a variety of reasons to call Hudson home. Nearby, Tampa offers a number of high-quality healthcare options, including Tampa General Hospital, ranked fourth highest in Florida for healthcare and 26th in the nation for geriatrics care. Hudson offers seniors a number of beaches, parks and other places to swim and enjoy Florida’s abundant sunshine. Downtown Hudson also has additional options for shopping and dining.
While Hudson’s average monthly cost of care is $3,225, this number will differ depending on a facility’s location, services and amenities.
Note: Data for Hudson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.
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Assisted living in Hudson, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, averages $3,225 each month. This is $600 less each month than the national average of $4,300 but is closer to Florida’s state average of $3,700. Costs in some nearby states, such as Georgia, are similar, at $3,500 per month, while in some, such as Alabama ($3,150), assisted living prices are lower. Further north, South Carolina’s care costs increase to $3,988, approximately $760 more each month than in Hudson.
Pricing for assisted living in other Florida cities can vary, with Hudson on the lower end of care costs. The southern coastal city of Miami has slightly higher expenses, at $3,500, while prices in the west coast city of Naples are much higher, at $4,550, or $1,325 more each month than in Hudson. Prices drop to $3,700 in Orlando, located in the central part of the state while Deltona, located along the eastern coast, has prices that fall between Naples and Orlando’s, at $4,050, still an $825 increase from costs in Hudson. Further north, Gainesville’s prices continue to climb to $4,571. Expenses for assisted living are highest in Florida’s panhandle, where cities such as Panama City, at $5,161, and Tallahassee, at $5,506, are approximately $2,000 more compared to Hudson’s prices.
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration is responsible for overseeing Medicaid coverage for seniors in the state. Services associated with Medicaid coverage include Assistive Care Services, which may provide reimbursement for assistance with daily living tasks and medication administration inside an assisted living community. Applicants must have a health assessment completed to determine eligibility which shows the need for at least two variables, such as assistance with ADLs and health support.
Learn more about assisted care services by visiting our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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| Pasco County Senior Centers – Galen Wilson Senior Center | (727) 834-3317 | Pasco County operates four senior centers, including the Galen Wilson Senior Center in nearby Port Richey. Seniors can find a variety of activities for social, physical and mental wellbeing, ranging from exercise classes to clubs and special outings. Congregant lunches are also offered, giving seniors the chance to enjoy a hot lunch while socializing with others in their community. |
| Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas | (800) 963-5337 / (727) 217-8111 | The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas provides seniors and their caregivers with a range of services and programs as well as information about long-term care and referrals. A number of resources are provided for caregivers, including respite care and support groups. The SHINE program educates and informs seniors about the Medicare enrollment process and benefits. Health and wellness programs as well as mental health resources are available as well. |
| Pasco County Transportation’s Paratransit Advanced Reservation Services | (727) 834-3322 | Available for those 60 and older living in Pasco County, the Paratransit Advanced Reservation Services is available weekdays and Saturdays for those who qualify. Applicants must be unable to access other transit services because of distance or environmental barriers. |
| Florida Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-323 / (888) 831-0404 | Part of Florida’s Elder Affairs Department, the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program supports the wellbeing of long-term care residents, helping to educate individuals as well as act on their behalf in resolving complaints or concerns. Volunteers listen to concerns and then investigate and resolve those complaints to the satisfaction of the resident. Ombudsmen also conduct annual assessments of facilities and comment on local, state and federal policies and regulations concerning residents’ welfare. |
| James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital | (813) 972-2000 | The main VA Tampa health care campus, the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital offers seniors and their dependents a range of specialty services in addition to primary care. Cardiology, diabetic care, geriatrics, optometry (eye care) and foot care are some of the care types available. Seniors can receive pain management and therapies to help decrease pain such as physical or occupational therapies. Mental health services are available, as are social worker services. Prescriptions can be filled and labs for blood work can be done as well. |
Assisted living facilities in Hudson and elsewhere in Florida must follow specific standards for resident care such as accommodations, health and safety and staffing. The Agency for Health Care Administration in Florida is responsible for confirming that facilities follow these standards, overseeing and intervening as needed. To find out more, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
