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Around an hour away from Tampa, Wildwood is often referred to as the Crossroads of Florida. Accessible by several major highways, Wildwood is home to plentiful amenities and recreation options, including shops, restaurants, pharmacies, churches and parks. There are several lakes nearby, including Miona, Deaton and Okahumpka, and active seniors can also easily enjoy myriad attractions in nearby Orlando, which lies just 55 miles away. Wildwood has a significant number of seniors, with approximately 34% of the local population made up of people aged 65 and above. The city has pleasant year-round temperatures, with warm summers and short mild winters.
There are more than 40 assisted living communities in and around the city. The average monthly cost of assisted living care in Wildwood is $4,950, although actual costs depend on the services and amenities provided.
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At $4,950 a month, assisted living care in Wildwood is more expensive than both the state ($3,700) and national ($4,300) averages. Costs are lower in most nearby states as well, including Georgia ($3,500), Alabama ($3,150), Mississippi ($3,713) and South Carolina ($3,988).
West of Wildwood in Homosassa Springs, prices drop to $4,527. Moving north to Ocala, there’s a further drop to $4,000. The state capital of Tallahassee has some of the state’s highest monthly costs for assisted living at $5,506. Prices are also higher in Panama City at $5,161. Around 55 miles southeast of Wildwood in Orlando, median monthly costs drop to $3,700. Prices are typically lower south of Wildwood, including in Miami ($3,500) and Tampa ($3,225), and Sebring has some of Florida’s lowest costs ($2,895).
Note: Data for Wildwood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, The Villages, was used instead.
Florida’s Medicaid program is the Statewide Managed Medicaid Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC). By housing seniors in the least intensive care setting that can safely meet their needs, the program seeks to encourage senior independence. Those eligible can get funding to meet the costs of assisted living, and they may also be able to obtain extra services, including occupational therapy or skilled nursing services.
For additional information, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Elder Options | (800) 262-2243 | Elder Options is an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and the Area Agency on Aging for Sumter County and other counties in mid-Florida. Seniors can obtain information, referrals and assistance by way of the Elder Helpline. Services include online healthy living workshops, fitness sessions and educational classes, as well as the free SHINE program for advice related to health insurance, benefits advice, PEARLS coaching for seniors experiencing depression, wellness coaching for people with chronic health conditions and the Tele-Talk chat service. |
| Transition Life Consultants | (352) 322-0576 | Working in partnership with United Way of Lake and Sumter counties, Transition Life Consultants (TLC) offers free counseling and clinical services to underserved and low-income seniors. It offers professionally facilitated support groups, including for people experiencing depression, bereavement, chronic illness and family issues, in addition to short-term one-on-one counseling. |
| Sumter County Veteran Services | (352) 689-4400 | Senior citizens who served in the U.S. military can access assistance and support from Sumter County Veteran Services. Trained advisors can help seniors file benefits claims, understand eligibility requirements and submit claims for compensation. |
| Senior Companion Program | (352) 620-3501 | Operated by Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs and a team of volunteers, the Senior Companion Program provides both assistance for frail elders and volunteering opportunities for active seniors. Services include companionship, transportation to medical appointments, help with shopping and advocacy. |
| Florida Elder Law | (888) 895-7873 | Florida Elder Law operates the free Florida Senior Legal Helpline for low-income seniors aged 60 and over. Seniors can obtain advice on civil law matters, including assistance with health care, long-term care visitation rights and steps to take following a death, and they can connect with advocates for legal representation. |
All assisted living communities in Florida must comply with nationwide and statewide laws and regulations related to staff training, numbers of and availability of staff, health and safety procedures, living conditions and medication administration. Read more about these rules on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
