Senior Support Servicing, LLC
5404 Hoover Blvd Ste 11, Tampa, FL, 33634
Ranked as one of the best cities in the country for health care in Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report, Tampa, Florida, is an excellent choice for seniors looking for a year-round warm climate, retiree-friendly tax laws and stunning nature. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that seniors in Tampa pay an average of $4,767 per month for home care services. Seniors who require light medical care may be more suited for home health care, which costs slightly more, and acute care can be obtained at Tampa General Hospital and HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Tampa area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
5404 Hoover Blvd Ste 11, Tampa, FL, 33634
1435 West Busch Blvd Suite A, Tampa, FL, 33612
2962 Cleveland Ave , Fort Myers, FL, 33901
913 Bama Rd , Brandon, FL, 33511
19046 Bruce B Downs Ste 1316 , Tampa, FL, 33647
13129 N 19th St Apt 216 , Tampa, FL, 33612
200 9th Ave N Suite 210 , Safety Harbor, FL, 34695
"Avail Home Care is the premier provider of Home Care services in the Tampa Bay Area. Founded in 2016, we have served hundreds of clients and..."
READ MOREAccording to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of home care in Tampa is $4,767, which is equal to the Florida average and $190 cheaper than the national median of $4,957. Rates in Orlando are the same as those in Tampa. Costs in nearby North Port are significantly higher than the Florida average at $5,720 per month, and in Cape Coral, seniors pay $5,196. Lakeland is the most affordable city for assisted living in the region at $4,576 per month.
Tampa
$4,767
Florida
$4,767
United States
$4,957
Orlando
$4,767
North Port
$5,720
Cape Coral
$5,196
Lakeland
$4,576
Various long-term care options are available for Tampa seniors, depending on their individual needs and preferences. The most affordable care option is adult day health care at $2,123. Seniors who prefer to receive their care at home pay $4,767 per month for home care and $4,862 for home health care, which includes skilled medical services. Assisted living is cheaper than home care at $3,350 per month. Nursing home care, which includes 24/7 medical care, is the most expensive senior care option at $8,927 per month.Â
Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,862
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$3,350
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$8,927
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Fortunately, Tampa has a number of resources and services that can help seniors age in place. Federal and local agencies provide assistance with needs, such as paying bills, home repairs and transportation. Seniors and their loved ones can find out more by contacting the numbers below.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Weatherization Assistance Program | (813) 626-4926 | THAPgroup´s Weatherization Assistance Program helps Tampa residents with home improvements. To be eligible, applicants must meet income guidelines (less than $24,280 per year for a one-person household). Eligible applicants will be put on a waiting list, and priority is given to seniors and disabled individuals. Some of the services offered include exterior wall insulation, air infiltration and pipe insulation. |
Meals on Wheels Tampa | (813) 238-8410 | Meals on Wheels offers a variety of programs, including Water on Wheels, Produce on Wheels and Hurricane Preparedness Packs. The main Meals on Wheels Program delivers hot homemade meals to in-need seniors daily. The service is available to seniors who are unable to leave their homes or unable to prepare food. The meals are charged on a sliding scale, depending on the individual's monthly income. Meals are delivered between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) | (850) 414-2000 | The EHEAP program assists low-income households with home energy emergencies. To qualify, at least one household member must be aged 60 or older. A home emergency could occur from a lack of fuel or wood, overdue utility bills or a disconnection notice. Payments are made directly to the utility company, and recipients may receive multiple benefits per year. |
Seniors in Service | (813) 932-5228 | Seniors in Service is a nonprofit organization that has a network of volunteers who support in-need individuals in the community. It operates a senior companion program that ensures seniors never feel lonely or isolated by providing them with ongoing companionship. Companions accompany seniors to social activities and medical appointments and support them with daily living tasks. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.