Finding nursing homes in New Port Richey starts with two things: knowing the real, licensed options and understanding New Port Richey's own cost and care landscape. Both are below. We currently track 6 licensed nursing homes serving New Port Richey from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 New Port Richey cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What nursing homes means — and who it's for
A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that assisted living cannot legally provide.
How Florida regulates it: Skilled nursing facilities in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, F.S., and most are also federally certified for Medicare and Medicaid. They provide 24-hour licensed nursing — a different, higher level of care than assisted living. Check the facility's CMS Five-Star rating alongside its AHCA inspection history.
In New Port Richey specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against New Port Richey's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Morton Plant North Bay Hospital (BayCare), and how quickly you need a spot.
New Port Richey nursing homes: by the numbers
6 licensed nursing homes on file in New Port Richey; about 712 total licensed beds; averaging 119 beds per community; the largest at 120 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed nursing homes providers in New Port Richey
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Source: Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder, current 2026. Always confirm a current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before signing.
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | AHCA license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata At Ridge Haven | New Port Richey | 120 beds | 13910962 |
| Heather Hill Healthcare Center | New Port Richey | 120 beds | 1217096 |
| Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey | New Port Richey | 120 beds | 1429096 |
| Southern Pines Nursing Center | New Port Richey | 120 beds | 15060961 |
| Madison Pointe Care Center And Rehab | New Port Richey | 119 beds | 1473096 |
| Life Care Center Of New Port Richey | New Port Richey | 113 beds | 130471023 |
Senior care in New Port Richey, Pasco County
West Pasco's New Port Richey is a long-standing, affordable retirement area along the Gulf, with the Trinity medical corridor nearby. Among the metro's most affordable senior markets, with Trinity's hospitals and a deep base of assisted-living and home-health providers.
Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital (BayCare), Medical Center of Trinity (HCA). Hospital nearness is a real factor in New Port Richey: it smooths rehab hand-offs, dementia crises, and ongoing care, so many families filter by it.
Areas families ask about: Trinity, Gulf Harbors, Jasmine Lakes, River Ridge.
What nursing homes costs in New Port Richey (2026)
New Port Richey pricing runs $7,800–$11,500/month, below the metro average for Tampa Bay — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $3,200–$5,050/month
- Memory care: $4,400–$6,450/month
- In-home care: $24–$35/hour
Ways New Port Richey families reduce the monthly figure: sharing a room, picking an intimate board-and-care house, avoiding bundled care tiers they don't need yet, and using veterans' Aid & Attendance or Florida's Medicaid long-term-care waiver when they qualify.
How we vet New Port Richey providers
- Verified active AHCA licensure and disciplinary status
- Recent survey and complaint history reviewed
- Candid references from families who live it daily
- Itemized monthly cost shared before any tour
- In-person walkthrough notes from our local team
Questions to ask on a tour
- How fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
- What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
- What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
- How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
- How long have caregivers worked here on average?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: 24-hour skilled nursing, room and board, all meals, therapy access, medication administration, and personal care. Typically extra: private room upgrades, specialized rehab intensives, and certain therapies beyond the covered plan. Ask any New Port Richey provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in New Port Richey
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a New Port Richey placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which New Port Richey communities have current openings.