The average cost of assisted living in the county is $3,250 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 152 Assisted Living Communities in Pinellas County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Pinellas County, FL
1150 8th Ave SW, Largo, FL 33770
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"Elison Senior Living Community of Pinecrest is an upscale rental retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memor..."
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5.0
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"Welcome to Grand Villa of Clearwater. Our beautiful resort style senior living community in Clearwater, Florida, is located on three acres o..."
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"At the Grand Villa of St Petersburg, you will find a supportive community where your senior years can be enjoyed, just a hop skip and a jump..."
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1755 East Lake Road, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
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"Addington Place is an Assisted Living Community in the high-class neighborhood of East Lake, Florida. We’re all about vibrant senior living!..."
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"__________________________________________ Welcome to Cabot Cove of Largo - a caring and positive place to live! We are committed to crea..."
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"House Assisted Living Facility in Largo, FL is a family-owned and operated assisted living facility whose residents are loved and cared for ..."
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"Designed like a quaint town square with paved brick streets and a welcoming gazeebo, Freedom Square retirement community in Seminole, FL off..."
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3600 Oak Manor Lane, Largo, FL 33774
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4.6
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"Oak Manor Senior Living Community offers senior living conveniences and care within a setting that establishes a true feeling of home and se..."
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"A Premier Waterfront Life Plan Community offering resort-style living all under one roof."
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4600 54th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
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"Addington Place is an all-inclusive apartment community within St. Petersburg, Florida, offering full amenities and spacious apartments. Ass..."
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620 Belleair Rd., Clearwater, FL 33756
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"Pacifica Senior Living Belleair is a memory care community that provides a home away from home for your loved one. We feature the respected ..."
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"Welcome to the new Dunedin. Our lovely assisted living community in charming Dunedin, Florida is located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. Du..."
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3800 62 Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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"Magnolia Gardens is a not-for-profit community located in central Pinellas County. Our mission is to provide the highest level of service to..."
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"Our top priority is to maintain your loved one's independence while ensuring their complete safety. Our advanced monitoring systems allow th..."
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"Welcome to the Barrington, a warm and inviting retirement community in the town of Largo on Florida's beautiful western coastline. Spend you..."
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6280 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
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"_________________________________ Here at Wentworth Central Avenue, we provide an approach that focuses on our residents needs, we allow ..."
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9797 Bay Pines Blvd, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
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"The Pointe provides boutique style living in a convenient location. We are located directly across from the VA Medical Center, 1 mile from t..."
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1651 South Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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"At Brookdale Tarpon Springs (formerly known as Freedom Inn at Tarpon Springs), we are dedicated to providing the best in personalized assist..."
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"Welcome to Seasons Largo. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifestyle free ..."
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2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33763
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"The Preserve at Clearwater, a beautiful senior living community offering assisted living and memory care invites you to escape from the expe..."
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"A beautiful community setting where first-class healthcare services are provided by highly trained staff is the best way to describe HarborC..."
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3260 North McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33761
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"At The Landmark you will experience exceptional boutique living in a convenient location. We are located directly across from Countryside Ho..."
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6775 40th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
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"Imagine living life in sunny St. Petersburg at The Goldton, an upbeat and vibrant senior living retirement community. We are close to all of..."
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"Overlooking the Clearwater Bay, The Oaks of Clearwater is more than just a retirement and assisted living community. It's a place where you ..."
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2155 Montclair Road, Clearwater, FL 33782
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"The Colonnade at Beckett Lake offers the finest senior living experience for those needing assisted living or memory care services, for a si..."
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"Tucked away on 40 beautiful park-like acres, Regency Oaks is conveniently located in Clearwater, Fla. in the heart of the Greater Tampa Bay ..."
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1101 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
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"Opening Fall 2020 American House St. Petersburg is the newest senior living community in St. Petersburg, Florida, breaking ground in May 20..."
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"PRIVATELY OWNED & PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED The Villas of Casa Celeste is a privately-owned assisted living community that offers senior livin..."
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"A homelike community with elegant designer touches in the heart of Largo, Florida, is found at Princeton Village of Largo. Our retirement co..."
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8980 49th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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"Pinellas Park offers lifestyle options, including assisted living, memory care, personal care, and respite care. Different levels of care en..."
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"Voted “Best of Suncoast” for three years running by readers of The Suncoast News, Park of Baypoint Village is a vibrant community offering a..."
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"The manicured grounds and sparkling fountains of Brookdale Bayshore (formerly known as Grand Court Tampa) provide a lovely setting for our s..."
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1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573
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"Freedom Plaza means comfort and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Freedom Plaza is located on a 140-acre nature preserve with more ..."
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13550 South Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33618
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"The Colonnade at Carrollwood offers the finest senior living experience for those needing assisted living services, for a simple monthly fee..."
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6120 Congress Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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"______________________________________ A lovely assisted living community located in New Port Richey Florida that is designed to help resid..."
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4.0
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"Let someone else do the worrying, because here at Pacifica Senior Living Sun City our talented and caring staff are available around the clo..."
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"Whether you enjoy the freedom of personal independence or the comfort of being catered to, Sodalis Tampa is tailored to meet your personal n..."
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16702 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618
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"Tampa Gardens is home to a vibrant community of senior residents. Our full-service beauty shop, bistro, and country kitchen are hubs of acti..."
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"Sunflower Springs at Trinity is a unique assisted living residence that encourages an active lifestyle and daily fun for seniors. Our activi..."
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"Brookdale Palma Sola (formerly Emeritus at Bradenton) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet yo..."
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18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
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"A beautiful boutique community nestled on a 10-acre natural preserve. Located between the West Meadows neighborhood and 1-75. Our residents ..."
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6410 21st Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209
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"Nestled on a scenic park-like campus in Bradenton is Freedom Village, a premier life care retirement community that is linked by location to..."
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"Caring Hands...Touching Hearts...Helping You We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted liv..."
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"Remarkable Living. Exceptional Care. Come surround yourself in a close-knit community of friends where excellent amenities, hospitali..."
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"Twin Creeks Assisted Living and Memory Care community is brand new in Riverview, Florida. The professionalism of the staff, the quality of t..."
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8684 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34655
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"Trinity Place is a family-owned and operated assisted living facility. We are committed, compassionate and devoted to our residents and thei..."
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"Savannah Court, offering gracious senior living in Brandon, FL in Hillsborough County. Brandon is East of Tampa, FL but is considered a part..."
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2200 Livingstone Rd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
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"Welcome to Keystone Place at Terra Bella an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care senior community. “Imagine a senio..."
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7423 Kauai Loop, New Port Richey, FL 34653
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"Situated in a residential area in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Elevated Estates of New Port Richey is a cozy, boutique-style senio..."
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"The Crossings at Riverview located in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida is an assisted living community also providing specialized mem..."
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"The Colonnade at Northdale offers the finest senior living experience for those needing assisted living or memory care services, for a simpl..."
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"_________________________________________ Sunrise Senior Village features a full range of amenities and services for seniors to take adva..."
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6400 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34653
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"Brookdale New Port Richey (formerly known as Emeritus at La Casa Grande) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional..."
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13005 Community Campus Dr., Tampa, FL 33625
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"Newly renovated in 2022, Weinberg Village offers a number of services to enable our residents to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Th..."
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"In this friendly atmosphere we offer extraordinary cuisine, fun events, interesting classes and customized care. The community includes thre..."
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"Welcome Home. Our community promotes social growth and sufficiency wherever possible. The community offers different levels of care and our ..."
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"At SeaCoast at Uptown Oaks, we put our residents first. Our community, now under new ownership, pride ourselves in servicing seniors at all ..."
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"The Meridian at Brandon in Tampa, Florida delivers a distinctive lifestyle experience, from spacious, well-designed apartment homes with con..."
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"Quality, Affordable Care is Coming! Our modern 33,000 square foot assisted living residence is currently under construction near the corner ..."
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March 2, 2022
My dad just arrived and I cannot express how grateful I am to have been put in contact with Pedro. The situation we found ourselves in contained multiple obstacles placed by those we trusted to help. We felt helpless and close to hopeless. Pedro and his team took control and help us more in 1 week than anyone has in 6 months! We are grateful and cannot Thank Pedro enough for his kindness, compassion and most importantly, for keeping his word!
Lisa
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May 25, 2021
My father-in-law is in here. There have been a lot of issues with him during the transition, but it is typical. It takes time. The people there are great with communication though from what i can tell. I like the facility, but he hates everything and that is typical because he has only been there 2 weeks. The staff was fantastic, and he is in a studio apartment there. As for the activities, I know that they had some kind of an Easter thing last Friday. Everything looks clean and nice. It did not have any bad odor like you usually get in nursing homes. The people are great from what I can tell. They have a hair salon, a theater room, and a library. They also have a bird sanctuary on the ground and a chapel. They have several different areas set up and places for residents to do things.
Sharron
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May 11, 2021
I have been a resident of Belleair Towers for 2 weeks now. The community is fine. It's quiet and its clean. It's a 1-bedroom apartment and it's a nice size. They also have studio and 2-room units. The staff was fine and they clean the rooms once a week. I had just gotten out of the hospital, so I'm not familiar with the amenities and activities yet. They set appointments and they have some concerts available. They provide 3 meals a day. You either have it delivered to your room or have it at the dining area.
Jennett
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April 22, 2021
I visited the Lake House in Largo. It's very nice and very open. There's stuff going on, it's not gloomy, and they have a beautiful place overlooking the lake in the back. You could sit out there on the screened-in porch -- it's not even a porch, it looked like a room. There are activities going on, too. When I was there, they were getting ready to do something. There were probably twelve people there sitting around. They were serving them lemonade.
R.S.
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March 30, 2021
Royal Palms is a beautiful facility and very up to date. But it was kind of cold, the staff wasn't warm and friendly, and we only saw a few residents. I didn't see that many people, and I didn't see that many smiles like I saw at the other place I toured. The rooms would have had overlooked the huge parking lot; they didn't have a nice view. The building itself was beautiful. The library was very small, and they only had one library.
Rhonda
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March 20, 2021
It was very good. The staff was great. They sat down with us, answered all our questions, and discussed the cost. It was a very informative tour. They showed us both one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, but we were more interested in the two-bedroom, two-bath, and they were nice. They have a lot of activities going on, too, which is very stimulating. They have three libraries, an area to walk outside, walking clubs, exercise clubs, and other activities regularly. When we were there, they were having a Mardi Gras party, but they were still socially distancing. My parents were able to try the food, too, and they said the food was very good.
Doreen
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October 15, 2020
It is a nice facility. It's a good placement. I think the staff is very friendly and cooperative, so in that regard, it's good. Her room fits her needs. I think it's spacious enough for her. The administrative staff and nursing team is doing an excellent job.
Bob
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October 7, 2020
My wife and I are currently at Belleair Towers. The service is adequate for now. They kinda cut back on activities now due to Coronavirus. They're not encouraging group activities but they keep the residents busy. They have a library, a pool, and an exercise area. They don't encourage you to the dining area right now. Most of the meals are delivered to your room, and the food is good. Our room is spacious, clean, and nice. They have housekeeping.
Rodney
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September 23, 2020
Palm Garden of Clearwater is a very nice place. Everything is very well and seems to be topnotch. I'm not allowed to go in and participate and see what mom's doing, but basically she is in a wheelchair and bedridden. She's non-weight bearing, and they wheel her around to different areas where she can go to the cafeteria and communicate with other people. She doesn't participate in any sort of activities really that I'm aware of. This place was a recommendation of a surgeon in the hospital she went to for her surgery. It was right down the road and they recommended it. My mother seems to enjoy the food. She eats very well, and based on talking to her, she seems to be very pleased with it. The staff members seem to be very good.
Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care survey collects senior care cost data nationwide, and the study shows that assisted living costs in Pinellas County are below the state ($3,500) and national ($4,000) averages. To the south, assisted living costs are higher in North Port ($3,874), Punta Gorda ($3,400) and Cape Coral ($4,000), while costs are lower east of Pinellas County in Sebring ($3,038) and Lakeland ($2,808).
Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Pinellas County, so data for the closest city, Tampa, was used.
Senior care costs are based on the level of care, the number of direct service hours provided and the location. In Pinellas County, monthly nursing home care costs are more than $5,000 higher than assisted living. In-home care from a homemaker ($3,718) or home health aide ($4,096) is also more expensive than assisted living based on 44 hours of direct service weekly. When comparing the true cost of each type of senior care, it’s important to recognize that residential services for seniors include room and board, while in-home service costs are in addition to ongoing living expenses, such as food, utilities and home maintenance.
Medicaid is the nationwide health coverage program for low-income children, adults and seniors who would otherwise be unable to afford health insurance. It’s jointly funded through the federal and state governments, and Florida’s Medicaid is administered through the Agency for Health Care Administration.
To qualify for no-cost Medicaid coverage, seniors 65 and older must earn no more than $2,313 when applying as an individual and own no more than $2,000 in countable assets. Senior couples applying together may earn no more than $4,626 per month and own no more than $3,000 in countable assets.
Under Medicaid rules some assets are exempt, including one vehicle, a non-revocable burial trust, personal belongings and the principle residence of the applicant, valued up to a maximum of $585,000.
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, Long Term Care Program
The Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care waiver program is designed to reduce nursing home placement rates among Medicaid-eligible seniors. It provides a variety of medical services that support seniors who need nursing home level of care but wish to remain in their homes or an assisted living facility.
In accordance with federal law, all seniors who seek Medicaid-funded home and community-based services must be evaluated by a registered nurse or designated assessor through Florida’s Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services program.
If the CARES assessor recommends enrollment in the SMMC-LTC, seniors may be provided with one or more of the following services within an assisted living facility:
For more information about Florida Medicaid and the SMMC LTC program, contact the Florida Elder Helpline at (800) 963-5337.
Optional State Supplementation
Florida seniors who receive Social Security payments and live in an assisted living facility due to age-related mental or physical deterioration may qualify for an SSI cash top up through the Florida Optional State Supplementation program.
OSS provides additional funds for use towards the room-and-board portion of assisted living costs. Eligible seniors may receive a maximum of $78.40 per individual or up to $156.80 per couple.
For more information on Florida OSS, contact ACCESS Florida at (866) 762-2237.
Assisted Living Bridge Loans
Elderlife Financial offers assisted living bridge loans for seniors who need access to cash to facilitate a move into an assisted living facility. Available in terms up to 12 months and with interest-only monthly payments, these loans provide a short-term solution for seniors who are selling their homes or waiting for their benefits to begin paying for their assisted living costs.
Seniors can apply over the phone for free, and in most cases, lenders provide a response to the loan application within 24 hours. For more information, contact Elderlife Financial at (888) 228-4500.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Pinellas County seniors age 55 and older who are on Medicaid and/or Medicare and need the level of care normally provided in a nursing home may be eligible for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. PACE may also be available on a private-pay basis.
PACE provides program participants with comprehensive medical and nonmedical services to help seniors age in place within their community. Seniors may live in their own homes or an assisted living facility.
PACE includes all Medicaid services along with access to an adult day health facility, where seniors can participate in organized recreational programming, congregate meals and restorative therapies, such as physical, occupational or speech therapy. All prescription medications, primary care and medically necessary supplies are provided.
Enrollment in PACE is voluntary; however, seniors who enroll in PACE are automatically excluded from all other Medicaid-funded services to prevent service duplication.
For more information contact Suncoast PACE at (727) 289-0062.
There are numerous senior centers located throughout Pinellas County where adults 50 and older can participate in free and low-cost programs, including art classes, quilters clubs, cribbage and canasta games, and fitness classes geared towards seniors.
Gulfport Senior Center
5501 27th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL 33707
(727) 893-5657
Hale Senior Activity Center
330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-3299
Clearwater Aging Well Center
1501 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 724-3070
Veterans and survivors can get help filing VA benefit claims and appeals, access assistance obtaining documents and learn about VA programs at any of the four Pinellas County Veterans Services offices. VA health care services are available through the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, and there are a number of active veterans service clubs in the county.
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, FL 33744
(727) 398-6661
American Legion Post 104
7550 60th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-3260
(727) 544-5137
VFW Post 10094
14450 Walsingham Road, Largo, FL 33774
(727) 596-8959
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