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Assisted living costs in Bartow average about $3,849 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 330 communities in Bartow. Our detailed directory has 5102 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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I am local, and researched many assisted living facilities in Sun City Center and found Sun Towers to be the best fit for my Dad. We moved him here July 2017 from Connecticut to be closer to me. All...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Murray Manor of Tampa is an assisted living community located in Temple Terrace Florida. We have many conveniences for our residents, and we pride ourselves on being the best around. Murray Manor is an intermediate care facility. We understand that our residents are fully capable of getting...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Wesley House 1 is a senior care home located in its namesake city of Wesley Chapel, Florida. This group home is set in a picturesque town with lush greenery, beautiful homes and many close by amenities to discover. There is a local golf course to practice your putt, boutiques for some retail...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in the beautiful Bay are of Tampa, Florida lies Murry Manor. At Murry manor, we strive to off a family environment with all the comforts of home. All senior care programs are developed specifically for each individual senior to ensure that they get the best care that is right for them. ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Living Morning Dew is a fantastic senior care home in Florida's beautiful retirement haven of Tampa. Not only are we blessed with 365 days of summer—residents love to enjoy daily walks or meals outdoors—but we have so many retirement and senior communities around us that we can take...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Wesley House 3 is a senior care home that can be found in the peaceful town of Wesley Chapel, Florida. Residents love the close vicinity to excellent hospitals, transportation routes, and wide range of amenities within the city limits. For a smaller town, there is a surprising amount of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Nadege Adult Family Care Home is a residential group home located in the historic city of Ruskin, Florida, which is in Hillsborough County. The mainly agricultural area is widely known for the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. Ruskin is a wonderful place to live with a warm, friendly atmosphere for...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Finding a loving atmosphere for your aging loved one can be a long task. Not one person require the exact same care. That is why Radika Sims AFCH is unique, we offer assisted living rooms and Adult Day Care. Radika Sims AFCH is located in beautiful Ruskin, FL and rated one of the highest...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sandra Adult Family Care provides full time, family oriented assisted living in beautiful Ruskin, FL. We are located in a private home. The quiet subdivision we are located in is surrounded by small truck farms and wooded areas. We promote independent living while still giving the security of...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Living With Friends Assisted Living Facility is located in picturesque Tampa, Florida. The ideal location makes it one of the best places for your loved ones to experience the nurturing care that they need if they are suffering from Alzheimer's or other types of diseases that cause dementia. We...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to River Bend Care of Ruskin, A Prestigious Adult Family Care Home serving the entire Tampa Bay Area. We are located in the beautiful River Bend community close to Sun City Center and Hwy 75, the community offers waking trails, activities,community center and a pool. River Bend Care is...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Bartow, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bartow is $3,849 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,415 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bartow, FL, vs. nearby cities

Bartow, FL
$3,849/mo

Assisted living costs in Bartow, FL, vs. state and national averages

Bartow, FL
$3,849/mo
$4,085/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Bartow, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,849/mo
$4,374/mo

Assisted living costs in Bartow, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,779/mo
Private
$4,408/mo
Studio
$4,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,542/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,250/mo

Senior living costs in Bartow vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bartow, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBartow, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,849/mo$4,085/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,374/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,440/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Bartow, FL:$3,849/mo
Florida:$4,085/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Bartow, FL:$4,374/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Bartow, FL:$3,440/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bartow, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bartow and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Bartow, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Bartow, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bartow have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bartow, FL$4,322/mo$4,123/mo+4.8%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Bartow, FL
2024 average cost:$4,322/mo
2023 average cost:$4,123/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bartow, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bartow.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bartow

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bartow

Westminster Palms, a CCRC in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.4
We have had good experience with the community. Sometimes it is difficult as a family member to make contact or receive responses from staff members but overall the community is a nice place to live that offers a lot of activities and opportunities for involvement for the residents.

Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.

Angels Senior Living at South Tampa

5.0
My mother has been a resident at Angels Senior living in South Tampa since September 2016. During that time she has received the finest loving care I could ever have imagined. I am here nearly every day and have been grateful for so many gestures of attention that went beyond merely "doing ...
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Bartow review score based on 1,280 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1280 reviews of 288 Bartow assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bartow review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bartow review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Bartow, FL288 facilities
8.6
Eagle Lake, FL19 facilities
8.2
Fort Meade, FL302 facilities

Review subcategories for Bartow assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,280 reviews of 288 Bartow assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bartow resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Bartow, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Bartow assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bartow assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bartow, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bartow assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bartow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bartow assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bartow Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bartow, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bartow assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bartow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bartow, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bartow assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bartow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bartow, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bartow assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bartow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bartow, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bartow

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bartow protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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