Assisted Living in Wildwood, Florida

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Wildwood, Florida. This includes 1 facility in Wildwood and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Florida range from about $28 up to $264 per day, with a median cost running around $100. The monthly expense averages about $3,000 and ranges between $850 and $7,920. Yearly, the mean cost is about $36,000, which is below the national average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Wildwood, FL generally ranges from about $1,350 per month to $5,295 per month. The median cost is around $3,343 per month, or around $40,119 yearly.

SeniorScore™ for Wildwood, Florida

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Wildwood scores higher than the Florida average of 76.
Wildwood scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Leesburg Regional Medical Center and Villages Regional Hospital The).
There are 45 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Brownwood Care Center, The Villages, and Steeplechase Retirement Community.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 102 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
There are 66 golf courses in or around the city, including Continental Country Club, Miona Lake Golf Club, and Shady Brook Golf & RV Resort.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Lake Griffin State Park, Recreation Plantation RV Resort, and Thousand Palms Resort.
There are 41 churches in or near the city, including Wildwood Assembly of God, Adamsville Baptist Church, and Oxford Assembly of God.
There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 53 grocery stores within the city.
There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.35% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.82% 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 $46,953, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $37,465, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $14,748, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $40,119 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $94,353 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $42,328 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 14.72%, which is very high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Wildwood receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Wildwood has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
This city has above average air quality.
This city has very poor water quality.
Wildwood has a sparse population density of 232.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Wildwood have a short daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Wildwood has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 77.09%.

Wildwood is a small city in Sumter County, Florida. While the encompassing area is home to 765,362 inhabitants, there are 17,406 living within the city limits. 31% of the local residents are over 55.

Wildwood has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The average housing price in the city is $133,500, which is less than the Florida average of $208,500. Wildwood has a high unemployment rate of about 14.72%. The city's average household income is $37,000 ($15,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $40,000 for the entire state of Florida.

Wildwood has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives high levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities in the US, Wildwood has a higher than average rate of crime, very poor water quality, and better than average air quality.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wildwood, Florida

Steeplechase Retirement Community

104 Hall St

Wildwood, FL 34785

1-855-221-7955

Located at 104 Hall St, Steeplechase Retirement Community is a senior housing community in Wildwood, Florida. The facility is in a primarily lower income area, with a median per-household income of $21,511. It has an average population density, ...

Assisted Living in Wildwood, Florida

SeniorScore™ for Wildwood, Florida

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wildwood, Florida

Steeplechase Retirement Community

Serenades at The Villages

The Willows at Wildwood

Steeplechase Gracious Retirement Living

The Carriage House

Lexington Park

Freedom Pointe

Silver Pointe at Leesburg

Homewood of Freedom Pointe

Freedom Pointe at The Villages

Brookdale Place at Freedom Pointe

Sumter Place In The Villages

HarborChase of Villages Crossing

Springs of Lady Lake

SummerField Suites Assisted Living and Memory Care

Shady Lane Retirement Home

Wedegwood Community

Savannah Manor

Heidi's Haven - La Salida

Brookdale Leesburg