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Sun City Center is an active living senior community exclusively for adults aged 55 and over. It has an estimated 20,000 residents, over 70% of whom are aged 65 and over. It features a wide range of recreational and social amenities for residents and supports a year-round outdoor lifestyle. As a self-contained community, the city is home to entertainment venues, medical buildings, shopping, restaurants, pharmacies, banks and government offices. It’s one of the few Florida cities in which the roads are approved for use by golf carts, making everything accessible even for those without driver’s licenses.
Assisted living is ideal for seniors who would like to retain some independence but need assistance with tasks of everyday life. With many opportunities for recreation and socialization, assisted living facilities usually offer more than just physical care; they offer a sense of community to residents. The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in Sun City Center should expect to spend $4,145 per month for assisted living services. This is comparable to the average for Florida, and slightly lower than the national average.
This guide provides information and resources to help seniors with their facility search.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Florida. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Seniors pay an average of $4,145 for assisted living care in Sun City Center.
Sun City Center seniors should expect to pay $4,145 per month for assisted living. This is $100 higher than Florida’s average and $350 lower than the national average.
To the south, Naples’ monthly costs of $5,300 are almost $1,200 more than Sun City Center. Another southern city, Cape Coral, also has higher costs — but at a more affordable $4,334. Seniors in Tampa, however, can expect to pay several hundred dollars less per month for assisted living services with costs at $3,350. Inland cities also enjoy lower average costs, with both Sebring and Lakeland residents spending an average of $750 less per month than seniors in Sun City Center.
Note: Data for Sun City Center was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, North Port Area, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Florida.
| Contact | Description | |
| Senior Connection Center, Inc. | (813) 740-3888 | Senior Connection Center is an Aging and Disability Resource Center and the local Area Agency on Aging. The AAA provides services to individuals aged 60 and over in Sun City Center and the surrounding region. The agency connects seniors with community partners and programs, including Medicare assistance through the SHINE program, health and wellness programs, such as a diabetes self-management program and tai chi, and an elder abuse prevention program. It also operates the Elder Helpline to serve as a single point of contact for multiple programs, which can be reached at (800) 963-5337. |
| Office of Veterans Services | (813) 635-8316 | Hillsborough County’s Office of Veterans Services is located in Brandon, about 20 miles north of Sun City Center. This office provides free assistance for all veterans in the county, as well as their dependents and survivors, with accessing federal, state and local benefits. The office also helps veterans identify outside agencies that offer assistance, outreach and support programs in assisted living facilities and local activities and events in the community. It can also help veterans apply for benefits, such as the VA pension and the Aid and Attendance benefit, which can be used toward assisted living costs. |
| Ruskin Senior Center | (813) 672-1107 | The Ruskin Senior Center is located 5 miles west of Sun City Center, making it the city’s closest senior center. At this location, those aged 50 and over can enjoy activities such as educational classes and workshops, field trips, dances and wellness programs. The center also has a noontime meal program that’s open to those aged 60 and over. |
| Aging Services | (813) 272-5250 | Hillsborough County’s Aging Services department features a wide variety of programs to enhance the lives of county residents aged 50 and over. Services the department offers include adult day services, congregate meals, assistance with Medicare enrollment and door-to-door nonmedical transportation. |
| Bay Area Legal Services | (800) 625-2257 | Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm that serves residents in the Tampa Bay area, including those in Sun City Center. It provides help with a variety of issues, including accessing public benefits, such as Medicare and Social Security, dealing with creditors and addressing past due taxes, helping veterans access VA compensation and advance planning and wills. All services are provided free of charge. |
| Seniors in Service Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (813) 932-5228 | RSVP is a nonprofit organization that provides volunteer opportunities to adults aged 55 and over in the Sun City Center region. Some assignments include serving as docents in local museums, mentoring/tutoring children and adults and making hand-crafted items for children, veterans and hospice patients. RSVP benefits include free volunteer placement, supplemental insurance and invitations to recognition events. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Sun City Center area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
