Assisted Living in Wauchula, Florida

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Wauchula, Florida. This includes 6 facilities in Wauchula and 14 nearby. The average cost per day of assisted living in Florida is approximately $100, with costs ranging between $28 and $264 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,000, with costs ranging from around $850 up to $7,920. The average annual cost is $36,000, which is less than the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Wauchula, Florida

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Wauchula scores significantly lower than the Florida average of 76.
Wauchula scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Florida Hospital Wauchula).
There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, Cathy Brewer Clemons, and Nu-Hope Elder Care Services.
There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (22% of residents).
There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Little Cypress Golf Club, Bluffs Golf Course, The, and Torrey Oaks Golf Course.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Torrey Oaks RV & Golf Resort and Paynes Creek Historic State Park).
There are no churches in or near the city.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 17 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.97% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.75% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.75%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Florida has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $54,315, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $45,845, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $17,315, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $27,450 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $91,250 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $14,300 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 14.44%, which is very high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Wauchula receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Wauchula has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Wauchula has a sparse population density of 123.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Wauchula have an average daily commute time.
Wauchula has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a very low graduation rate of 66.25%.

Wauchula is a small city in Hardee County in the State of Florida. Though the encompassing metropolitan area has 765,362 inhabitants, there are 14,742 within the city limits. Around 22% of the local residents are over the age of 55.

The SeniorScore™ for Wauchula is 65. The average home price in the city is $132,000, which is much less than the state average of $208,500. Wauchula also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.44%. The city's average household income is $46,000 ($17,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $40,000 for the state of Florida.

Wauchula has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives very high levels of rain annually. In relation to other cities, Wauchula has a moderate rate of crime and very good air quality ratings.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wauchula, Florida

Hardee Manor Healthcare Center

401 Orange Pl

Wauchula, FL 33873

1-855-233-7205

5 Reviews

Hardee Manor Healthcare Center is located at 401 Orange Pl in Wauchula, Florida. It is a 79 room nursing facility. With an average household income of $39,471, the community is in a largely middle income area. It ...

Assisted Living in Wauchula, Florida

SeniorScore™ for Wauchula, Florida

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wauchula, Florida

Hardee Manor Healthcare Center

Nu-Hope Elder Care Services

Cathy Brewer Clemons

Aces Adult Community Educational Services

Southern Oaks

Caring Hands Ministry Assisted Living Facility

Resthaven

Suwannee Bell Sanctuary

Fairway Pines at Sun 'N Lake

Crownpointe of Sebring

The Palms of Sebring

Magnolia Retirement Home

Adult Family Care Home

Maranatha Manor

M and R Personal Care

Savannah Court of Bartow

Desoto Care Assisted Living Facility

Savannah Court of Lake Wales

Water's Edge of Lake Wales

Pattys House