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Plant City, Florida, is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world. The city has a population of 39,744, and seniors aged 65 or older comprise 13% of that total. Plant City is a good location for seniors considering retirement. Its cost-of-living is 7.5 points below the national average, and it gets lots of rain, no snow and an extra month of sunny days compared to national averages. Plant City rates a 6.7/10 on the BestPlaces Comfort Index. The city is also only about 45 minutes away from beautiful beaches, great dining and many entertainment venues.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Plant City is $3,225. The cost can vary based on the facility chosen and the services it offers.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Plant City is $3,225. That’s $475 less than the state average of $3,700. Plant City is also almost $1,000 less expensive than the national average of $4,300 per month. The average cost of assisted living is more expensive in Tennessee at $4,039, and in South Carolina at $3,988 per month. It’s less expensive in Georgia and Alabama where the average costs are $3,500 and $3,150 per month, respectively.
In Miami, the average monthly assisted living cost is $3,500, which is $275 more expensive than in Plant City. In Lakeland the average is $3,945, while in the Palm Bay area, it’s $4,100. Tallahassee, the state capital, has one of the highest assisted living costs in the state at $5,506 a month, whereas the average rate in Orlando is just $3,700.
Note: Data for Plant City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.
Florida offers the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program to help low-income residents aged 65 and older cover the cost of assisted living services and prevent their early admission to a nursing home. To qualify, seniors in Plant City must meet the functional and financial eligibility requirements for coverage through the Florida Medicaid program.
To learn more about this program, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Resource | Contact | Description |
| Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | (727) 518-3202 | Staff with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is available to help senior veterans and their surviving spouses and dependents access the benefits they’re entitled to. These may include VA pensions or Aid and Attendance benefits, which may be put toward the cost of assisted living care. The department also operates six skilled nursing homes and one assisted living facility for veterans, their spouses or their survivors. |
| Florida Ombudsman Program | (813) 558-5591 | The trained volunteers of the Florida Ombudsmen Program work as advocates for the rights of seniors in assisted living facilities. They investigate alleged complaints of abuse or neglect made by seniors or their family members. Once these complaints are investigated, ombudsmen work to resolve the issues between a senior and the facility. Ombudsmen can also assist seniors with concerns about medical health issues and help them resolve complaints about medical bills. Additionally, they educate and inform seniors and the larger community about the rights of residents of LTC facilities. |
| Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services | (813) 635-8066 | The Department of Aging Services provides resources for seniors in Plant City and throughout the county. It operates senior centers and administers various health and wellness programs. The department can also assist seniors and their caregivers in their search for appropriate assisted living facilities. |
| Florida SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) is a free, unbiased and confidential service for seniors in Florida who are eligible for Medicare. SHINE counselors can help seniors and their caregivers navigate their way through Medicare, Medicare Advantage Programs, Medigap and long-term care insurance. The counselors can also help seniors apply for programs to assist with prescription drugs and other medical costs. Seniors or their caregivers can set up one-on-one in-person or over-the-phone sessions with a counselor. |
| Florida Elder Law | (888) 895-7873 | Low-income Florida seniors aged 60 and older can contact the Elder Law Project for legal information and assistance at no cost. Staff with the project can answer civil law questions about medical directives, family law, problems with landlords and powers of attorney. If staff can’t help a senior with their legal issue, they may refer them to another organization or attorney who can. |
The Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration regulates assisted living facilities in Plant City and throughout the state. This includes making periodic checks of each facility to ensure all regulations are followed.
To learn more about these rules and regulations, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
