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University is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 52 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in University, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in University is about $4,035, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 945 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of The Bristol at Tampa
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7.0
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45 reviews
7.0
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5 years ago when my wife came here this was a very good facility. Now it has a lot of issues. I had numerous complaints. Bristol has a new administrator as of the first of the year. I had the pleasure of...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has earned a reputation for being one of the finest nursing centers in Florida. We continually look to enhance our accommodations and guest experience in a home-like setting. Elegant dining, private and semi-private suites, and...
Photo of Senior Point Assisted Living Facility
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7.0
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3 reviews
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Everything is essentially all inclusive, even the toiletries, which is a great help on the family. So far so good. [name removed] and her staff have been really helpful. They helped answer any questions I...
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.
Our modern 33,000 square foot assisted living residence is currently under construction near the corner of Hillsborough Avenue and Habana Avenue in Tampa. We’re excited to provide affordable and superior care for the senior residents of Hillsborough county. Our goal is to ensure that your family...
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My mom is here currently and they’re absolutely meeting my expectations. The food is very good, well balanced and nutritious, and they have a variable menu so there are plenty of options. The staff has been...
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.
Alimar Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Tampa, FL. The city of Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and is home to over 348,000 people. Tampa is an exciting town with beaches, eateries, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy going on outings, going out to...
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Photo of Angels Senior Living at North Tampa
77 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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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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Photo of Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor
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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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Photo of The Pavilion of East Tampa
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3.0
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13 reviews
3.0
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13 reviews
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My family and I have always been hesitant about coming to terms with this part of our Mothers life, after retirement! As much as we all want to keep her with us at home, we know she would be better suited in...
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.
Hanna Oaks is an assisted living community found in sunny Tampa, Florida located in Hillsborough County. This family owned and managed community for seniors is conveniently located in the heart of the city nearby major hospitals, shopping centers, and other local amenities. Being situated in this...
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My brother has been in this facility for 15 years, the staff is kind and friendly. The administration is always available when I need to speak to them and solves the issues in a timely manner. my brother is...
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 Heritage is a luxury assisted living community located in Tampa, FL. The city of Tampa is in Hillsborough County and home to about 348,000 people. It's a bustling city with top sports, great shopping, relaxing beaches and tranquil breezes. Residents can enjoy a wide assortment of activities...
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Photo of Angels Senior Living At New Tampa LLC
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22 Floor plans available
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16 reviews
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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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My mother has moved into Weinberg Village a JCC community. She has been there since [date removed]. Weinberg is much smaller and she is able to navigate better. She previously came from a different community...
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 assisted living community of Village of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida offers care and companionship for elderly residents who want to still have a certain degree of freedom and independence while getting help with day to day activities when needed. There are many options available for...
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Your loved one will receive very good care here. I would recommend that your loved one is properly diagnosed so they get the right care from the start. The staff were very responsive to any questions or...
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.
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Photo of Arbor Village of North Tampa Inc
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of SeaCoast at Uptown Oaks
22 Photos available
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 Springs Water ALF
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: 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.
Photo of Park Place of Carrollwood
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.
Photo of Larry's Family 1 Care ALF LLC
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.
Photo of St Elizabeth Convent
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Angels Senior Living at Hacienda Villas
55 Photos available
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.
Photo of A Safe Place
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.
Photo of Rose of Saron
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.
Photo of Villa Rosa
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.

Cost of nursing homes in University, FL

The average cost of senior living in University is $4,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Connerton, FL with an average of $3,939 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in University, FL vs. nearby cities

University, FL
$4,035/mo
$4,088/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in University, FL vs. the state and national average

University, FL
$4,035/mo
$4,332/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in University vs. other types of senior living

$4,035/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,035/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in University, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,502/mo
Studio
$4,782/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,719/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,789/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in University over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in University

Recent reviews for nursing homes in University

Westminster Palms 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.

Addington Place of East Lake in Tarpon Springs, FL

4.4
The people make this place. So nice, responsive, caring, professional, and friendly. On the first day, everyone knew my moms name. It was so special. My mom is very happy there - beautiful balconies and large apartment.

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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University nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
54.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in University nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
University, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in University nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
37%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in University nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
39.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in University nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in University offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
University, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
0.4%
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Inspired Living at Tampa, Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and Weinberg Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near University, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 52 nursing homes facilities near University, Florida. See the full list.

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