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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.
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They were a lifesaver. What impressed me about them, was when I first came to tour. I showed up unannounced, and the place was spotless, it smelled like home cooked food. The residents were sitting like a...
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 Alexa is a world class community that is located in Florida. At Alexa we pride ourselves for providing the best medical care to the most vulnerable in the society. We take all the health as well as the social issues facing the population head on and assist the affected citizens to recover....
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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.
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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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nice and clean place, my mother is there.
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.
Deanna Adult Family Care Home Deanna Adult Family Care Home is a residential care home located in the fast paced city of Tampa, Florida in Hillsborough County. The west coast area is known for activities and events including the Amalie Arena and the Raymond James Stadium. Tampa is a great place...
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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.
Villa La Esperanza II LLCVilla La Esperanza II LLC is located in Tampa, FL in Hillsborough County. This residential care home gives you the help that you are needing in your life in a location that is filled with things to do and see. Located on Tampa Bay, Tampa offers many opportunities for...
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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.
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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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I know I am at a price point due to my financial resources. Therefore, I am getting what I can afford. Golden Age ALF is the best I have found. The owner is trying really hard to be accommodating. They...
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.
Golden Age Assisted Living of Tampa Bay Golden Age Assisted Living of Tampa Bay is a residential care home for seniors that can be found in the city of Tampa, Florida in Hillsborough County. Tampa is a city full of intriguing and fun recreational opportunities. Busch Gardens is one of the most...
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I am happy with the services from this in home care. We are happy that the caretaker.We are happy that the caretaker is helping with the personal needs and companionships that are needed. We are highly...
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.
Hilda's Home Care Assisted Living is located in Tampa, FL in Hillsborough County. This residential care home is set in an area that offers much to do and see. Those who spend time in Tampa find that there is always something going on, and that they have plenty of opportunities to be entertained....
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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.
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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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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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.
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It’s a lovely place and the only real downside is that it’s mostly Spanish speaking care givers. I don’t speak. food is good. They seem attentive. It’s very clean. It’s very pretty. The parking is...
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 Abigail is located in beautiful Tampa, Florida. We are well known for providing exceptional assisted living care to our residents. Our staff consists of well trained professionals to help you with everything day and day. We do know when leaving your home the transition can be difficult but we...
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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 University, FL

The average cost of senior living in University is $3,545 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Connerton, FL with an average of $3,457 per month.

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

University, FL
$3,545/mo
$3,606/mo

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

University, FL
$3,545/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,545/mo
$3,901/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,910/mo
Private
$3,229/mo
Studio
$4,530/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,414/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,838/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$3,545/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,901/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,539/mo$3,980/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
University, FL:$3,545/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
University, FL:$3,901/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
University, FL:$3,539/mo
Florida:$3,980/mo
U.S.:$4,017/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 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
University, FL$4,100/mo$3,702/mo+10.8%
Florida$4,512/mo$4,301/mo+4.9%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
University, FL
2024 average cost:$4,100/mo
2023 average cost:$3,702/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,512/mo
2023 average cost:$4,301/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in University, 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 University.

What families are saying about assisted living in University

Recent reviews for assisted living 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.

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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Forest Glen Lodge in New Port Richey, FL

4.3
I like Forest Glen Lodge because it is in nature and has a country feeling. It makes you feel like you are home. The only thing I have an issue with is I like to pay monthly and I am not able to do that. Also the staff need to be a little more consistent, some are good some are bad. Overall I am ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and responsive staff. Several reviews highlight the staff's responsiveness to concerns and proactive communication at various communities, such as Renaissance North Tampa, where residents express appreciation for the staff's prompt attention to their needs.
Diverse activities for socializing. Reviews mention the wide range of activities offered at communities like Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, which help residents stay engaged and active through social events, outings, and specialized programs.
Thoughtfully maintained facilities. Frequent mentions of cleanliness and upkeep can be found in reviews for communities like Sodalis Tampa, where residents and families praise the attention to detail in maintaining the interior spaces and grounds.
Personalized care tailored to residents. Reviews at The Colonnade at Carrollwood express gratitude for the individualized care provided to residents, with staff members accommodating unique needs and preferences to ensure a comfortable living experience.
Supportive community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at communities, such as Legacy at Highwoods Preserve, where residents and families feel at home and valued
Access to quality healthcare services. Reviews for Legacy at Highwoods Preserve and Sodalis Tampa highlight the availability of on-site healthcare services, providing peace of mind for families and ensuring residents receive proper care when needed.
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University review score based on 234 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 234 reviews of 92 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

7.3
University, FL92 facilities
7.8
Temple Terrace, FL113 facilities
7.4
Tampa, FL131 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 234 reviews of 92 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
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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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
47.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
54.5%
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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
59.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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
19.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
13.4%
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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
18.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
18.1%
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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
29.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
46.3%
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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
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