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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Punta Gorda, Florida

Punta Gorda, FL has 8 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,742/mo. That's roughly in line with the Florida state median. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Punta Gorda has 65 beds, against 8 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Punta Gorda

$5,742/mo

Estimated range $5,253 – $6,007

● Punta Gorda $5,742 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Punta Gorda

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingPunta GordaFloridaNational
25th percentile$5,253/mo$5,355/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,742/mo$5,610/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,007/mo$6,097/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Punta Gorda runs about $33 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,839
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,245
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$23,845

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Port Charlotte 5,742 · North Port 5,892 · Englewood 5,892 · Cape Coral 5,827 · Plantation 5,892

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Punta Gorda.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Punta Gorda runs about $1,663 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Punta Gorda has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (239) 652-6900 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,245 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,742 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Punta Gorda assisted living median of $5,742 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,245 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Punta Gorda run about $10,585 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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8 assisted living communities in Punta Gorda

What assisted living looks like in Punta Gorda

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Punta Gorda has 65 beds, against 8 across Florida. They range from 16 to 160.

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Free local help worth saving

Punta Gorda, in Charlotte County, has about 20,278 residents. About 10,868 of them (54%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $85,779.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Punta Gorda more expensive than the rest of Florida?

Punta Gorda's median assisted living cost is about 2% higher than the Florida state median.

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Assisted Living in Punta Gorda: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers