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Caring Stars Winner
Aldea Green
700 S Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33511
"The people at Aldea Green were very friendly. The chef came in and brought a sample of dessert, which I thought was...
Assisted Living
$3,550
Assisted Living Communities in Brandon, FL
Situated within the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Area in Hillsborough County,...
Brandon offers access to 219 assisted living residences, including 219 within the city proper. The local cost of residential care comes in near $4,213 per month in 2024, saving seniors about $500 over the Florida median.
Our directory includes 2578 reviews testimonials from assisted living residents and visitors in the Brandon region. Based on consumer feedback, local facilities garner an average satisfaction score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
219 Providers
Hawthorne Inn of Brandon
859 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
"It had nice-sized apartments, and it's a smoke-free facility. They had two meals a day, but for breakfast you're kind of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,055
Savannah Court of Brandon
824 N. Parsons Avenue, Brandon, FL 33510
"My mother has been living at Savannah Court of Brandon for over a year and I am amazed at how well and quickly she...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living
$4,195
The Meridian at Brandon
9215 Causeway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619
"I chose The Meridian at Brandon for my husband for a few reasons. The first one is it's close to where I will be living...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,040
Caring Stars Winner
The Crossings at Riverview
8451 US Highway 301 S, Riverview, FL 33578
"I toured The Crossings at Riverview. We spent more time in their assisted living. What stood out was the brightness of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
Twin Creeks
13470 Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33569
"The folks, the staff, and the residents that we encountered at Twin Creeks were very welcoming, hospitable, and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,425
Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa
5010 N. 40 St, Tampa, FL 33610
"My mother is under total care at Central Tampa Assisted Living. The level of care is the best that I can get. I will...
Assisted Living
$2,500
Promise Point Senior Living
12110 Morris Bridge Rd, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
"Promise Pointe is five years old. It's bright, airy, sunny and happy. I was very impressed with that. It's a little bit...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,995
The Canopy at Walden Woods
2051 Walden Woods Dr, Plant City, FL 33563
"The Canopy at Walden Woods was a fairly new facility. It was a smaller place and I liked it. The location was a bit more...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,650
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Bayshore
4902 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
"I'm a resident of Brookdale Bayshore and I have no problems so far, everything is pretty good. My room is fine, and so...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,070
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Angels Senior Living at South Tampa
3330 S. Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
"I am a friend of a resident of Adams House of Tampa. In general I thought the facility was better than average. When...
Assisted Living
$3,400
Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph
4406 North Melton Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614
"Everything was good about Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph. The only thing I didn't like too much about it was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Blue Palms Village at Fletcher
4100 E. Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
"It is a very big community. They have several floors. It is the best one I've visited. It's very clean and very well...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$4,075
Seacoast at Uptown Oaks
12250 N 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33612
"We chose SeaCoast at Uptown Oaks for my parents because of a combination of things. How big the apartments were, the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,700
Arbor Village, Inc
13107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33612
Nestled in a residential neighborhood in sunny Tampa, Florida, Arbor Village offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere for...
Assisted Living
$2,000
Angels Senior Living At New Tampa
14712 N 42nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613
"My mother will be moving into Angels Senior Living at New Tampa memory care unit. So far, so good. We have to move our...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,950
Jenlee Living Facility LLC
16661 Carlton Pond St, Wimauma, FL 33598
"Jenlee Living Facility LLC was very nice and clean. I felt like it would be a good place for my mom because it has a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
Angels Senior Living at North Tampa
14527 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
"We look after lady friend whom has no family and through the last 14 years we've known her this is the 4th assisted...
Assisted Living
$3,250
Sun City Senior Living
3855 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City, FL 33573
"From the moment I walked in the door with my mom and my husband, I was impressed! There was an "at home" feeling, along...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
"Legacy at Highwoods Preserve was very good. They gave us a great tour and really took the time to show us the different...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,100
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Phil8
5.0
Review of Savannah Court of Brandon
I toured the Savannah Court of Brandon. The staff is very nice, and so are the nurse and the director. They're all very nice. It's clean. It's a nice apartment. They're very good. If I sit down as...
Assisted Living
Barbara
4.0
Review of Hawthorne Inn of Brandon
I toured the Hawthorne Inn of Brandon's assisted living facility. One negative was that the studio was very small, much smaller than anything I've seen. I thought it was a very beautiful facility...
Assisted Living
Kevin
5.0
Review of Tessera of Brandon
My dad has moved into Tessera of Brandon. But my stepmother is still in rehab, so hopefully she'll be in there in a week or so. It's a pleasant location. People are friendly. And they try to...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Brandon pay around $4,213 monthly for assisted living. Local rates run well below the respective state and national norms of $4,750 and $5,350, and they compare favorably to rates in nearby cities. For example, seniors in North Port pay roughly $750 more, and facilities in Lakeland set monthly rates near $5,292.
Brandon
$4,213
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Lakeland
$5,292
Sebring
$4,595
Punta Gorda
$3,724
North Port
$4,965
Paying for Assisted Living in Brandon
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Brandon seniors pay an average of $3,350 per month for assisted living care. Significantly lower than the statewide median ($4,000) and U.S. national average ($4,500), the city is a very appealing option for budget-conscious retirees.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Brandon
Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In Brandon, the monthly cost of assisted living comes in at around $4,213. By comparison, in-home care and home health care cost more, with seniors paying about $4,957 and $5,720, respectively. While nursing home rates run significantly higher at approximately $10,068, seniors who opt for adult day health care pay much lower fees of roughly $2,383.
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,383
Assisted Living Facility
$4,213
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,068
Note: Since data for Brandon is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Tampa, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Brandon
There are several local nonprofits and government-sponsored agencies in the Brandon area dedicated to supporting the needs of the community’s aging population. These organizations offer a wide range of services and senior-focused programs such as financial guidance, benefits counseling, care management and legal aid.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Connection Center | (800) 963-5337 | The Senior Connection Center is the region's Local Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Its Elder Helpline assists seniors and their families with making informed decisions about long-term care. These may include Medicare counseling, health and wellness programming, elder abuse prevention and caregiver support. |
| Hillsborough County Aging Services | (813) 272-5250 | Hillsborough County Aging Services offers services and programs to support adults aged 50 and older, including in-home care services, congregate dining, active adult programming and door-to-door transportation. It can help seniors locate their nearest community resource center, offers Medicare enrollment assistance and provides information and referrals to other local programs. |
| Brandon Senior Center | (813) 635-8066 | The Brandon Senior Center offers a welcoming environment where seniors aged 50 and older can socialize with peers, participate in activities and classes, enjoy hot meals and attend special events. It also offers support services such as transportation and financial aid and doesn't require a membership fee to participate. |
| Bay Area Legal Services | (800) 625-2257 | Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit firm that provides free legal advice, assistance and representation to low-income individuals, including seniors. Some of the firm's practice areas include advance planning for wills and estates, health care benefits, guardianship, taxes and veterans affairs. |
| Office of Veterans Services (Brandon) | (813) 635-8316 | The Brandon Office of Hillsborough County Veterans Services supports veterans and their dependents with accessing federal, state and local benefits such as pensions, disability compensation, health benefits and Aid and Attendance payments. It also offers outreach services for veterans living in assisted living facilities and other long-term care environments. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Brandon
Brandon Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
