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Assisted living costs in University average about $4,539 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 450 communities in University. Our detailed directory has 9399 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Tampa, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey.

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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Photo of Toby Weinman Residence
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There are several factors that have made my father's experience at Toby Weinman Residence favorable: * There are less than two dozen residence, which feels like my father gets more personal attention * the...
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.
Located on the Menorah Life campus in St. Petersburg, Toby Weinman Residence serves people of all faiths and provides its residents with a way of life that promotes overall physical, intellectual and emotional well-being.Since it's opening in 2003, Toby Weinman Residence has maintained the...
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33 Floor plans available
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My wife was there from [dates removed]. She recently passed away from the complications of Alzheimer's. The entire staff has been wonderful the entire time. From the Executive Director, [name removed], to...
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.
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland, offering assisted living for those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss, is located in Lakeland, Florida. Lakeland is a diverse city full of charm and southern hospitality. Located in Polk County, Lakeland is positioned perfectly in the center of...
Photo of Colliers at Lakeland
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We have lived in the independent facility at the Colliers for a few months and it is fantastic. The food ,staff and employees are awesome and extremely caring. If anyone is looking for an assisted or...
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.
Sitting along a serene lake, Arbor Hills provides the perfect residence for active seniors. Residents can choose from spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, which provide peaceful, private space. The apartments feature walk-in closets, washer and dryer hookup, refrigerator, induction...
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Large rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Very fast response time when needed. Lots of activities, pool table, chess table, books everywhere. If the food was better, I would give it 5 stars. Meals are...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is all about Living the Life and what better place to do just that than in the quaint, metropolitan city of Sarasota, Florida. DeSoto Palm's mediterranean style compliments the tropical living of Sarasota and is located just 10 miles from the beautiful white...
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55 Floor plans available
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It was the nicest one that we visited. The Memory Care was really top-notch. And it was close to our house, which was really key so we could visit often
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.
Do more. Live more. Find your best senior living life here.There’s a world of activities waiting to be explored at our Highlands community, and you’re just the senior to do it. Life here means a different kind of senior living, where your needs are met, your safety is taken care of 24/7, and your...
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Photo of The Opal at Spring Hill
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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I am a resident of your quiet, clean, and friendly facility, I've learned to call my home. I went away for a while and was so unhappy I just wanted to come home and was welcomed back with open arms. However,...
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.
Welcome to your new home base. Our community is carefully built to give you that welcome home feeling. From your four choices for apartment floor plans to our wide range of warm, inviting community gathering spaces, you’ll always have great ways to spend your days, and great people to spend...
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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Palma Ceia
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The environment is clean. The food is very good. The room size is perfect. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Lighthouse Senior Living at Palma Ceia specializes in providing exceptional memory care for its residents in a setting that truly feels like home. Each and every team member receives Level I and Level II memory care education to provide the most current treatment methods and recommendations for...
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Photo of Angels Senior Living at Connerton Court
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My husband and I really appreciate the opportunity to have [name removed]'s services while we were able to take a much-needed break. It had been very difficult caring for my mother-in-law in our home. We...
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.
Connerton Court strives to provide an assisted living community to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of its residents, embracing 'excellence' as its only acceptable standard. Our facility features a chapel, movie theater, and activity rooms for games, arts and crafts, or exercise....
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[name removed] is such a blessing at Ansley Parke. Her approachable manner is so enthusiastic, welcoming, compassionate, and professional. Anyone with a loved one at Ansley Parke can be assured that they are...
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.
Full Days. Full Lives. Full Hearts.You deserve the best of what life has to offer, and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the quality of life you want for the safety and security you need, especially as your health changes. At our Lakeland community, you and your loved ones will live with the peace...
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Photo of Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay
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Food was very good. Residents friendly. Good variety of activities. Main complaint was that it was hard to get to the clubhouse during bad weather
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.
All Aston Gardens communities are ideally located in residential settings surrounded by lakes, gardens or golf courses. Lush landscaping, beautiful walking paths and gazebos are trademarks of an Aston Gardens community. A dedicated administrative staff, a first class concierge and a Director of...
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Photo of Colliers at Clearwater The Landmark
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WE ARE DELIGHTED WITH THE STAFF - HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!! They are perfect for assist living and memory care. It's a keeper. They are a wonderful facility.
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.
Not All Senior Living Is Created EqualWhether you’ve spent weeks perusing Tampa’s senior living communities or you’re just starting to explore your options, we think you’ll quickly find that ours is built to be a little bit different. With both our assisted living and memory care options, we give...
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Photo of The Preserve at Dunedin
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The medical staff is great. They are caring and attentive. The activities are pretty good. The person who runs them makes a big effort to get people to go to the activities, so that’s good. The cleanliness...
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.
The Preserve at Dunedin is an assisted living and memory care community in beautiful Clearwater, Florida, (on the border of Dunedin, Florida) located in Pinellas County. The property includes a large pond that boasts a nature preserve, gorgeous gardens, and large, comforting oak trees. Minutes...
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Photo of Summerfield Senior Living
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My mom seems to enjoy it. Especially the entertainment they have brought in. I did have a concern one day I went and there was nobody at the front door and other people there as well just walked in.
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.
Welcome to Summerfield Senior Living!If you are looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you’ve come to the right place. We understand you may have many questions, and we’re here to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible.By choosing...
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Photo of Hudson Manor
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4 for common spaces; 3 for rooms. (Floor is buckling; fountain has been broken; needs painting)Care services is a 4 (constant change of caretakers). Has changed hands Third administrative staff in a year in...
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.
Hudson Manor is an assisted living community located within minutes of the dynamic and exciting community of Tampa, FL. The Tampa area is known for its diversity and beauty, and both of those traits show up in the look of this amazing assisted living community. Family members that come to visit...
Photo of The Oakview Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Good price, very nice staff, accommodating, personable, not a lot of extras or amenities, but they make pops comfortable and happy.
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.
The Oakview Assisted Living & Memory Care | Affordable Senior Living in New Port Richey, FLDiscover compassionate, affordable senior living at The Oakview Assisted Living & Memory Care in New Port Richey, Florida, offering personalized assisted living and specialized memory care in a...
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Photo of Westminster Bradenton Manor, a CCRC
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The staff are very friendly and helpful and seem to be attending to my mother in law. I would recommend them to others - the facility is renovated, neat and clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Close-Knit, Convenient LivingThe Westminster Bradenton Manor neighborhood offers a friendly, peaceful retreat with a quiet neighborhood feel that is just moments from downtown Bradenton's amenities. Plus you're a short trip from all that Sarasota has to offer and the famous white-sand beaches on...
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Photo of Charter at Terra Bella
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Love the other residents. Very friendly and I play games with several groups of people. I like the food but some say it has gone down hill. I tend to think it is overpriced but I love the outdoor balcony...
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.
Land O’ Lakes, Florida, is home to our beautiful Charter at Terra Bella. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to residents and have a variety of care plans to ensure that you or your family member is well taken care of around the clock, no matter what your needs...
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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.
We are excited to show you how you can get superior assisted living or memory care at its best with all inclusive pricing.
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Photo of Blue Palms Village at Fletcher
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Overall I'm very satisfied with the place and staff. The apartment is a nice size and everything is clean. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for themselves or a...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Compassionate Care and a Community That Feels Like HomeAt Blue Palms Village of Fletcher, we are committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior care services in a welcoming, home-like environment. Conveniently located in Tampa’s Uptown area, our campus is close to...
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Photo of Angels Senior Living At New Tampa LLC
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Great place for your parents to stay but like any other place you must stay on top of them. If they know you are present, they will treat your love ones better.
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.
Angels Senior Living in New Tampa is an 80 bed assisted living and memory care community. We have 24 secured memory care apartments, 8 extended care apartments, and 48 apartments for assisted living/independent residents. Our memory care was designed in conjunction with representatives from USF...
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Photo of Great American Assisted Living at Tampa
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I am thankful for this place for my aunt. We live out of town and she has lived there for two years and is so well cared for. They have wonderful activities; she loves the exercise and crafts. They are so...
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.
Great American Assisted Living at TampaGreat American Assisted Living at Tampa is an assisted living community situated in the sunny region of Tampa, Florida. The lovely community belongs to a city that has been one of the most popular places for families and seniors to live for years. With year...
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Photo of Angels Senior Living at North Tampa
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I'am satisfied with this community, my father is doing pretty well here.The community looks great, they do a very good job keeping his room and the community neat and tidy. The staff is very good, they have...
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.
Angels Senior Living at North Tampa was built in 1978 for the sole purpose of caring for the elderly. We have been caring for the elderly for over 3 decades and have a loving and caring staff around the clock available to take care of our residents. We come from a down home country background and...
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I have my Mother here and she is doing wonderful. I love the staff I have a real connection with all of the day shift. The staff go that extra mile to make sure your loved one is being taken care of. I had a...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Royal Sun Park is an assisted living community nestled away in scenic Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. The trees are abundant, lining the streets and paving the way to this paradise. With the Museum of Science and Industry nearby, there is plenty to do. The helpful and friendly staff...
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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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Photo of Palm Terrace Assisted Living Facility
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Excellent facility! Great staff especially [name removed]. She was very helpful in her presentation, tour and getting him into your community. She is truly genuine, friendly, patient, understanding and has a...
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.
Palm Terrace Assisted Living Facility and Adult Day Care offers private and semi-private accommodations at an affordable price for low to moderate income seniors in the heart of Temple Terrace, Florida. The community offers apartments with kitchenettes and accessible bathrooms. Residents also...

Cost of assisted living in University, FL

The average cost of senior living in University is $4,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wesley Chapel, FL with an average of $4,005 per month.

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

University, FL
$4,539/mo
$4,892/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,539/mo
$5,858/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,087/mo
Studio
$4,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,122/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,329/mo

Senior living costs in University 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: University, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUniversity, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,539/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,858/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,576/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
University, FL:$4,539/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
University, FL:$5,858/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
University, FL:$3,576/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in University, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in University 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in University, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in University 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 average 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
University, FL$4,228/mo$4,158/mo+1.7%
Florida$4,661/mo$4,519/mo+3.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
University, FL
2024 average cost:$4,228/mo
2023 average cost:$4,158/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,661/mo
2023 average cost:$4,519/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in University, FL

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What families are saying about assisted living in University

Recent reviews for assisted living in University

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.

Westminster Suncoast, a CCRC in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9
Friendliness is one of their most outstanding features. Little bobbles and bumps happen, but all in all, Mom's been very pleased with them. She's getting ready to switch from assisted living to independent living, and she wanted to stay at Westminster Suncoast. One challenge that for some ...
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Lighthouse 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Sodalis Tampa, the staff members are described as friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcome and comfortable. At Tampa Gardens Senior Living, the staf ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Communities offer a diverse selection of activities for residents, based on their interests. At Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, there are activities such as bingo, chair aerobics, musical performances, and happy hours. Residents at Bamboo Villas Assisted Living Facility enjoy outings to nearby ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At Renaissance of North Tampa, the facility is described as beautifully maintained, with contemporary decor and a modern appearance. At Angels Senior Living At New Tampa LLC, the grounds are peaceful and attractive, ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Meals and dining experiences are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Charter at Terra Bella, the food is described as delicious and fresh, with a variety of options available. At Sodalis Tampa, meals are customized to meet dietary restrictions and ...
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Genuine care and attention to residents' needs. Communities prioritize the care and well-being of their residents, providing individualized attention and accommodations. At The Colonnade at Carrollwood, the staff encourages residents to participate in activities, but understands that some may prefer to stay in their rooms. At The Colonnade ...
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Accessible and communicative staff. Staff members are available and willing to engage with families and loved ones, keeping them informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. At Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, the staff holds regular meetings with families, both in person and virtually, to discuss residents' progress and a ...
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University review score based on 1,954 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1954 reviews of 450 University assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The University 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

University review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
University, FL450 facilities
8.2
St. Petersburg, FL465 facilities
8.3
Wesley Chapel, FL449 facilities

Review subcategories for University 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 1,954 reviews of 450 University assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare University 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.
University, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.1
Staff
3.4
3.3
Meals & dining
3.1
3.0
Activities
3.1
3.0
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

University assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University, 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 University 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 University that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
University, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.8%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in University 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 University Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
University, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in University 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 University partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
University, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.7%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in University 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 University communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
University, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in University 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 University offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
University, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in University

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 University protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Atrium Gardens Assisted Living, Renaissance of North Tampa and Chapman Manor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near University, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 450 assisted living facilities near University, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in University, Florida are Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC., Magnolia Trails at East Lake and The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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