Less than 20 minutes west of downtown Tampa, Brandon is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County with approximately 114,600 residents. According to the 2020 census, 12.8% are aged 65 and older, which is the age group most likely to need health care services. Fortunately, the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area is home to a large number of general and specialist hospitals rated as high-performing in many types of treatments by U.S. News & World Report. There are also a significant number of Medicare registered physicians in Brandon working in multiple fields, such as family medicine and surgery.
Nursing homes care for seniors who don’t need to be in hospital, but require constant supervision and support from physicians and registered and licensed nurses. In addition to providing hospital-like services, they are also often thoughtfully designed and decorated, removing much of the clinical feel associated with medical care. Monthly fees average $9,946, which is about $1,277 more than average for Florida. Seniors who don’t need 24/7 care may find assisted living or home health care better suited to their needs.
This guide covers Brandon’s senior care costs in more detail and lists some of the community’s resources for its older residents.