For Sun City Center families, nursing homes comes down to a handful of practical questions — who's licensed nearby, what it costs in 2026, and how fast a spot can open. We answer those here. We currently track 2 licensed nursing homes serving Sun City Center from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Sun City Center's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near South Bay Hospital (HCA), and how quickly you need a spot.
Sun City Center nursing homes: by the numbers
2 licensed nursing homes on file in Sun City Center; about 262 total licensed beds; averaging 131 beds per community; the largest at 132 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed nursing homes providers in Sun City Center
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Garden Of Sun City | Sun City Center | 132 beds | 1421096 |
| Sun Terrace Health Care Center | Sun City Center | 130 beds | 1527096 |
Senior care in Sun City Center, Hillsborough County
Sun City Center and its Kings Point community form one of Florida's largest age-restricted retirement hubs — a self-contained, golf-cart-friendly town where the great majority of residents are over 65. This is the metro's retiree anchor: a purpose-built 55+ town with on-site hospital (South Bay) and the deepest concentration of independent-living-to-skilled-nursing continuum in the region.
Nearby hospitals: South Bay Hospital (HCA), St. Joseph's Hospital-South (nearby). For Sun City Center families, quick hospital access shapes the shortlist — it eases discharges, emergencies, and the steady rhythm of specialist appointments.
Areas families ask about: Kings Point, Sun City Center core, Renaissance.
What nursing homes costs in Sun City Center (2026)
Sun City Center pricing runs $8,350–$12,250/month, near 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): $3,450–$5,400/month
- Memory care: $4,700–$6,850/month
- In-home care: $25–$37/hour
Ways Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Sun City Center
Most Sun City Center moves come together in 7–14 days once the health assessment, finances, and a physician's order are in hand; a hospital discharge can compress that to 24–72 hours when a bed is open. A free local advisor can tell you which Sun City Center communities have current openings.