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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Tampa, FL for 2024

Tampa, Florida, is a modern and vibrant city located on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The city is home to about 400,000 residents and about 12.3% of its population are over the age of 65. It has a temperate subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters making it a popular choice with seniors wanting to escape the cold winters in the north. Seniors in Tampa have access to Tampa General Hospital, which has achieved national ranking by US News in 5 specialties, including cardiology and orthopedics.

Nursing home care provides full-time medical care for seniors with chronic illnesses and disabilities who require constant assistance. This type of care is generally an expensive care option due to the number of qualified staff required to provide this high-level of care. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Tampa is $9,946, which is higher than the US average of $7,756. Family members may want to look at alternative care options such as assisted living or home care if possible.

This guide looks at the costs of senior care options in Tampa and neighboring cities as well as useful resources.

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Nursing Home Costs in Tampa, FL

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Tampa is $9,946 for a semi-private room and $11,391 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Looking at the average monthly cost of semi-private rooms in nursing home care, Tampa costs about $2,190 per month more than the national average of $7,756. Additionally, care costs are higher in Tampa than the Florida state average of $8,669.

Nursing home care costs are similar in the neighboring city of Orlando at an average of $9,125 per month. However, costs in Tampa are higher than in other nearby cities such as Jacksonville ($8,638), Miami ($9,095) and Tallahassee ($7,543).

Tampa

$9,946

Florida

$8,669

The United States

$7,756

Orlando

$9,125

Jacksonville

$8,638

Miami

$9,095

Tallahassee

$7,543

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Family members may want to look into other care options for their loved ones if the high level of care in a nursing home is not necessary. At the cheapest end of the scale is adult day care at an average cost of $1,993 per month. Assisted living facilities have an average monthly cost of $3,225. Homemaker services and home health aide services cost an average of $4,195 and $4,576 respectively. At the other end of the cost scale, nursing home care in a semi-private room is $9,946 and $11,391 in a private room. 

Adult Day Care

$1,993

Assisted Living

$3,225

Homemaker Services

$4,195

Home Health Aide

$4,576

Nursing Home (Semi-private)

$9,946

Nursing Home (Private)

$11,391

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Tampa, FL

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Tampa, FL

Below is a range of resources that seniors living in the Tampa area may find useful. Some of them may help seniors stay home and receive care there at a lower cost than in a nursing home. 

ResourceContactService
Senior Connection Center(800) 963-5337The Senior Connection Center is a nonprofit organization in Tampa that provides a number of services to assist seniors in the area. The Elder Helpline is staffed 24/7 and provides information and connections for seniors to programs that can assist them with in-home care, legal assistance or transportation. Trained volunteers are available each day to assist seniors with Medicaid questions and health insurance issues. Additionally, the organization provides health and wellness courses for seniors covering yoga, healthy eating, balance, active living and managing diabetes.
Meals on Wheels(813) 238-8410The Meals on Wheels program delivers meals to homebound seniors throughout the Tampa area. In order to qualify for the program, seniors need to be 60 or over and unable to prepare a meal for themselves due to a disability or illness. Volunteers deliver a hot meal at noon each day from Monday to Friday. The volunteers also carry out a social wellness check and report any issues to the relevant family members or authorities. There is a small charge for each meal but financial aid is available for those who cannot afford the fees. 
Hillsborough County(813) 272-5250The Hillsborough County Department of aging provides a range of free services to seniors in the area. These services include a nutrition program, transportation, adult day services and senior centers. Additionally, it offers in-home care services for those needing respite care or assistance with basic tasks such as meal preparation or light yardwork. 

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