The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Brandon, FL for 2023
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.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Brandon, FL
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation of Brandon
851 West Lumsden Road , Brandon, FL, 33511
I would not leave my dog here. All my mother’s fears of being in a nursing home came to reality at Hawthorn of Brandon in 2019. My mother is blind and had a stroke. She couldn’t tell me what was go
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I would not leave my dog here. All my mother’s fears of being in a nursing home came to reality at Hawthorn of Brandon in 2019. My mother is blind and had a stroke. She couldn’t tell me what was going on, so my sister and I stopped by frequently. Many times, she had not been out of bed all day. The last straw was when I went to have lunch with her at 12:30 (she was supposed to be in the dinning room by noon. She was sitting in a wheelchair by the nurse’s desk (no nurse present) curled up shivering. No one to be found, I took her to the dining room and had to go into the kitchen to find her tray on a rack ice cold. HORRABLE PLace
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I would not leave my dog here. All my mother’s fears of being in a nursing home came to reality at Hawthorn of Brandon in 2019. My mother is blind and had a stroke. She couldn’t tell me what was go
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I would not leave my dog here. All my mother’s fears of being in a nursing home came to reality at Hawthorn of Brandon in 2019. My mother is blind and had a stroke. She couldn’t tell me what was going on, so my sister and I stopped by frequently. Many times, she had not been out of bed all day. The last straw was when I went to have lunch with her at 12:30 (she was supposed to be in the dinning room by noon. She was sitting in a wheelchair by the nurse’s desk (no nurse present) curled up shivering. No one to be found, I took her to the dining room and had to go into the kitchen to find her tray on a rack ice cold. HORRABLE PLace
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Consulate Health Care of Brandon
701 Victoria Street, Brandon, FL, 33510
My father was transferred from Brandon Hospital to Consulate Rehab of Brandon. He is deaf and had a sign language interpreter every day at the hospital. I was assured that he would also have one at
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My father was transferred from Brandon Hospital to Consulate Rehab of Brandon. He is deaf and had a sign language interpreter every day at the hospital. I was assured that he would also have one at Consulate. Every time I call to get information on my dad, I’m on hold for at least 15 minutes. Today when I finally got through to the nurses station, the nurse was VERY rushed and asked me if my father was hard of hearing because he can’t understand her and she has to write everything down! WHAT?!?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! He has been there for 3 days without any communication available!! This is completely unacceptable. It is he legal right to have an interpreter and this place is acting like it’s the first they’ve heard of it. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED in Consulate thus far.
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My father was transferred from Brandon Hospital to Consulate Rehab of Brandon. He is deaf and had a sign language interpreter every day at the hospital. I was assured that he would also have one at
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My father was transferred from Brandon Hospital to Consulate Rehab of Brandon. He is deaf and had a sign language interpreter every day at the hospital. I was assured that he would also have one at Consulate. Every time I call to get information on my dad, I’m on hold for at least 15 minutes. Today when I finally got through to the nurses station, the nurse was VERY rushed and asked me if my father was hard of hearing because he can’t understand her and she has to write everything down! WHAT?!?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! He has been there for 3 days without any communication available!! This is completely unacceptable. It is he legal right to have an interpreter and this place is acting like it’s the first they’ve heard of it. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED in Consulate thus far.
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Central Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
702 S Kings Ave, Brandon, FL, 33511
I put my husband in Central Park because of its rating. He suddenly began falling at home so we thought he’d get good care and therapy…boy were we wrong! Now that I know what this facility is like,
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I put my husband in Central Park because of its rating. He suddenly began falling at home so we thought he’d get good care and therapy…boy were we wrong! Now that I know what this facility is like, I want to let others so they won’t put there loved ones here.
They don’t check on their patients at night. My husband fell between the bed and wall and wasn’t found until after breakfast when the man from therapy came to get him. They fussed every time he needed changing…he became incontinent while at Central Park. He also became depressed.
They said they would take him to the therapy dining room for lunch and supper…they did one day only. Other days they would have him lie in bed when a meal was served and he tried to eat but couldn’t reach the food. He lost 30 pounds in the 3 weeks he was there.
The doctor that visits patients never communicated me nor called as requested, even by the nurse. I never learned anything about his health even though I asked. The social worker was no help and not friendly. I was very disappointed and frustrated.
He was given a tiny bed and we requested a larger one since he’s 6’1" and over 250 pounds…he couldn’t even turn over in bed! It took a week and a half to get a bed that was 6" wider. His wheelchair was too narrow. When they changed sheets, they dropped the phone and buzzer for help so he wasn’t able to use them. And when he defecated or urinated in his diaper, he was fussed at and treated roughly.
Please, DO NOT put your loved ones in this facility if you truly care for them.
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I put my husband in Central Park because of its rating. He suddenly began falling at home so we thought he’d get good care and therapy…boy were we wrong! Now that I know what this facility is like,
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I put my husband in Central Park because of its rating. He suddenly began falling at home so we thought he’d get good care and therapy…boy were we wrong! Now that I know what this facility is like, I want to let others so they won’t put there loved ones here.
They don’t check on their patients at night. My husband fell between the bed and wall and wasn’t found until after breakfast when the man from therapy came to get him. They fussed every time he needed changing…he became incontinent while at Central Park. He also became depressed.
They said they would take him to the therapy dining room for lunch and supper…they did one day only. Other days they would have him lie in bed when a meal was served and he tried to eat but couldn’t reach the food. He lost 30 pounds in the 3 weeks he was there.
The doctor that visits patients never communicated me nor called as requested, even by the nurse. I never learned anything about his health even though I asked. The social worker was no help and not friendly. I was very disappointed and frustrated.
He was given a tiny bed and we requested a larger one since he’s 6’1" and over 250 pounds…he couldn’t even turn over in bed! It took a week and a half to get a bed that was 6" wider. His wheelchair was too narrow. When they changed sheets, they dropped the phone and buzzer for help so he wasn’t able to use them. And when he defecated or urinated in his diaper, he was fussed at and treated roughly.
Please, DO NOT put your loved ones in this facility if you truly care for them.
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Brandon Health And Rehabilitation Center
1465 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL, 33511
My mom moved into Brandon Health And Rehabilitation Center in September. I must say that this facility is satisfactory. She can get the help that she needs on a full-time basis. The staff seems to be
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My mom moved into Brandon Health And Rehabilitation Center in September. I must say that this facility is satisfactory. She can get the help that she needs on a full-time basis. The staff seems to be pretty OK, but they are shorthanded, so sometimes they can’t get to you when you need them to. But I’m satisfied with it. Her room is semi-private and it looks OK.
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My mom moved into Brandon Health And Rehabilitation Center in September. I must say that this facility is satisfactory. She can get the help that she needs on a full-time basis. The staff seems to be
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My mom moved into Brandon Health And Rehabilitation Center in September. I must say that this facility is satisfactory. She can get the help that she needs on a full-time basis. The staff seems to be pretty OK, but they are shorthanded, so sometimes they can’t get to you when you need them to. But I’m satisfied with it. Her room is semi-private and it looks OK.
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Palm Garden Of Tampa
3612 E 138thAve, Tampa, FL, 33613
Staff was very friendly, and very knowledgeable of their work, and to put up with some of the characters and unfortunately some with dementia, it will take more than a skill nurse to deal with patient
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Staff was very friendly, and very knowledgeable of their work, and to put up with some of the characters and unfortunately some with dementia, it will take more than a skill nurse to deal with patients who sometimes demands too much.
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Staff was very friendly, and very knowledgeable of their work, and to put up with some of the characters and unfortunately some with dementia, it will take more than a skill nurse to deal with patient
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Staff was very friendly, and very knowledgeable of their work, and to put up with some of the characters and unfortunately some with dementia, it will take more than a skill nurse to deal with patients who sometimes demands too much.
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Canterbury Tower
3501 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33629
Canterbury Towers was outstanding, but they couldn’t take us because they had three acute patients already on their ward. They have to balance the number of acute patients against the staff there so
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Canterbury Towers was outstanding, but they couldn’t take us because they had three acute patients already on their ward. They have to balance the number of acute patients against the staff there so that they can adequately care. The place didn’t smell, it looked great, and the food looked great. It seemed like a professional place.
They had activities for people to do, and my overall impression was that, she would have gotten very good care there. They have two sides: a very heavily retirement community and a skilled nursing side.
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Canterbury Towers was outstanding, but they couldn’t take us because they had three acute patients already on their ward. They have to balance the number of acute patients against the staff there so
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Canterbury Towers was outstanding, but they couldn’t take us because they had three acute patients already on their ward. They have to balance the number of acute patients against the staff there so that they can adequately care. The place didn’t smell, it looked great, and the food looked great. It seemed like a professional place.
They had activities for people to do, and my overall impression was that, she would have gotten very good care there. They have two sides: a very heavily retirement community and a skilled nursing side.
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Ybor City HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center
1709 Taliaferro Ave, Tampa, FL, 33602
My mother was diagnosed with a terminal and very aggressive cancer just a few weeks ago, she was given at most two months to live. This is shocking and very emotional news to take in but you are not g
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My mother was diagnosed with a terminal and very aggressive cancer just a few weeks ago, she was given at most two months to live. This is shocking and very emotional news to take in but you are not given time to take it in. Once she chose to not treat we were almost immediately given the boot from the hospital and told to find a place for her to go to die. Ybor City was within walking distance of my home and so it was tops on my list for her to go there, site unseen, I put her in there. I am not going to lie, when I walked in with my sisters we did NOT fall in love with the place, it’s not where you want to put your parent to die. But what place is? A good friend of ours said "if your mom is comfortable and safe, she will not see what you see". We kept mom there and comfortable and safe is just the beginning of what we got from this home. EVERY SINGLE person that worked in this home loved on my mom and my sister and me. They hugged us, shared stories with us, advocated for my mom, her medicines were never missed, she was cared for in ways hospice cares for your loved ones. Within one week I had met every person that worked there, cafeteria staff, maintenance… and so on. They all are a big community. Most of the staff have been there for almost 20 years or more! That says a lot. I cannot say enough good things about this place. My mom only lived another week and I am so happy that is where she passed. It might not be glamorous but the love is limitless.
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My mother was diagnosed with a terminal and very aggressive cancer just a few weeks ago, she was given at most two months to live. This is shocking and very emotional news to take in but you are not g
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My mother was diagnosed with a terminal and very aggressive cancer just a few weeks ago, she was given at most two months to live. This is shocking and very emotional news to take in but you are not given time to take it in. Once she chose to not treat we were almost immediately given the boot from the hospital and told to find a place for her to go to die. Ybor City was within walking distance of my home and so it was tops on my list for her to go there, site unseen, I put her in there. I am not going to lie, when I walked in with my sisters we did NOT fall in love with the place, it’s not where you want to put your parent to die. But what place is? A good friend of ours said "if your mom is comfortable and safe, she will not see what you see". We kept mom there and comfortable and safe is just the beginning of what we got from this home. EVERY SINGLE person that worked in this home loved on my mom and my sister and me. They hugged us, shared stories with us, advocated for my mom, her medicines were never missed, she was cared for in ways hospice cares for your loved ones. Within one week I had met every person that worked there, cafeteria staff, maintenance… and so on. They all are a big community. Most of the staff have been there for almost 20 years or more! That says a lot. I cannot say enough good things about this place. My mom only lived another week and I am so happy that is where she passed. It might not be glamorous but the love is limitless.
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Excel Care Center
2811 Campus Hill Drive , Tampa, FL, 33612
My mother was taken there after a hospital stay for rehab and was basically ignored. She could not get out of bed on her own and they never even let her brush her teeth. She called 911 because she tho
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My mother was taken there after a hospital stay for rehab and was basically ignored. She could not get out of bed on her own and they never even let her brush her teeth. She called 911 because she thought she had been abandoned after her cries for help were ignored. Had to bring her home after 2 days and she still has nightmares about it.
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My mother was taken there after a hospital stay for rehab and was basically ignored. She could not get out of bed on her own and they never even let her brush her teeth. She called 911 because she tho
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My mother was taken there after a hospital stay for rehab and was basically ignored. She could not get out of bed on her own and they never even let her brush her teeth. She called 911 because she thought she had been abandoned after her cries for help were ignored. Had to bring her home after 2 days and she still has nightmares about it.
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Fairway Oaks Center
13806 NORTH 46TH ST, Tampa, FL, 33613
When my mother began her journey there, all began rather well and all seemed great. As time went by and I continued to visit her, I noticed some very down moments. Her days began very well, she ate a
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When my mother began her journey there, all began rather well and all seemed great. As time went by and I continued to visit her, I noticed some very down moments. Her days began very well, she ate and was very happy. Slowly, especially after the virus announcement, things began to happen, not only with Mom, but at the nursing home, their surroundings. The level of care went down rather fast, as did my mom. There were requests made by me that were not followed and when her breathing got bad, they did nothing to take care of it. I requested for her to be moved to a hospital for assistance, I asked for her to be placed on a wheelchair for a walk around the nursing home, this didn’t happen either and other requests. It is rather questionable to me since my mother’s death because I saw firsthand how quickly after her breathing problems began, she began to go downhill. Although she was up in age, I know firsthand that she had some health issues, but they were all under control up until she went to hospice, then transferred to the nursing home. Although, I can’t bring her back, to date, I feel that something went really wrong, really fast.
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When my mother began her journey there, all began rather well and all seemed great. As time went by and I continued to visit her, I noticed some very down moments. Her days began very well, she ate a
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When my mother began her journey there, all began rather well and all seemed great. As time went by and I continued to visit her, I noticed some very down moments. Her days began very well, she ate and was very happy. Slowly, especially after the virus announcement, things began to happen, not only with Mom, but at the nursing home, their surroundings. The level of care went down rather fast, as did my mom. There were requests made by me that were not followed and when her breathing got bad, they did nothing to take care of it. I requested for her to be moved to a hospital for assistance, I asked for her to be placed on a wheelchair for a walk around the nursing home, this didn’t happen either and other requests. It is rather questionable to me since my mother’s death because I saw firsthand how quickly after her breathing problems began, she began to go downhill. Although she was up in age, I know firsthand that she had some health issues, but they were all under control up until she went to hospice, then transferred to the nursing home. Although, I can’t bring her back, to date, I feel that something went really wrong, really fast.
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Whispering Oaks
1514 E CHELSEA ST, Tampa, FL, 33610
My wife went to Whispering Oaks, and my impression is that they attempt to take good care of my wife. They give her a round of nursing care, as well as physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational t
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My wife went to Whispering Oaks, and my impression is that they attempt to take good care of my wife. They give her a round of nursing care, as well as physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and she is improving, which is a good thing. I have seen the food on many occasions, and it looks fairly good, and wholesome food. The staff seems to be attentive and caring. I’m particularly impressed with the therapist, the physical therapist, the occupational therapists, and speech therapist; they have all really impressed me.
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My wife went to Whispering Oaks, and my impression is that they attempt to take good care of my wife. They give her a round of nursing care, as well as physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational t
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My wife went to Whispering Oaks, and my impression is that they attempt to take good care of my wife. They give her a round of nursing care, as well as physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and she is improving, which is a good thing. I have seen the food on many occasions, and it looks fairly good, and wholesome food. The staff seems to be attentive and caring. I’m particularly impressed with the therapist, the physical therapist, the occupational therapists, and speech therapist; they have all really impressed me.
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Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa
4411 N Habana Ave, Tampa, FL, 33614
I would not recommend Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa. The place is dirty. I have to be on top of them for them to bathe my husband’s grandfather. If I don’t go over there to ask for the
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I would not recommend Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa. The place is dirty. I have to be on top of them for them to bathe my husband’s grandfather. If I don’t go over there to ask for them to bathe him, they don’t even do it. The little things that they have that we press to call people for help, don’t even work.
We’ve met different people. There are people that are nice, other people are very rude. When you call them, they never answer the phone. The AC in his room doesn’t even work. I have told them several times about it, but nothing has been done. The food is really good though.
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I would not recommend Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa. The place is dirty. I have to be on top of them for them to bathe my husband’s grandfather. If I don’t go over there to ask for the
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I would not recommend Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa. The place is dirty. I have to be on top of them for them to bathe my husband’s grandfather. If I don’t go over there to ask for them to bathe him, they don’t even do it. The little things that they have that we press to call people for help, don’t even work.
We’ve met different people. There are people that are nice, other people are very rude. When you call them, they never answer the phone. The AC in his room doesn’t even work. I have told them several times about it, but nothing has been done. The food is really good though.
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The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
1818 E Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612
My mom was in Accentia for a period of time in rehab because she fell and broke her ribs. She’s back home now. Accentia worked with us well and everything seemed to be in good order. Of course, my m
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My mom was in Accentia for a period of time in rehab because she fell and broke her ribs. She’s back home now. Accentia worked with us well and everything seemed to be in good order. Of course, my mom had to be in the locked down section because she was trying to escape and all. However, everything went well for her there.
Accentia was well staffed. They had lots of people. It was clean and it looked like it was regulated well. The staff was great, considering what they had to put up with and the nature of the business, I thought they did quite well. They had activities like karaoke and rehab of course. They had a gym and a hair salon. They could put money into their account so they could go spent it there. They had dances and all kinds of activities. My mom complained a little about the food because she was used to home cooking. But from what I saw, the food looked okay.
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My mom was in Accentia for a period of time in rehab because she fell and broke her ribs. She’s back home now. Accentia worked with us well and everything seemed to be in good order. Of course, my m
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My mom was in Accentia for a period of time in rehab because she fell and broke her ribs. She’s back home now. Accentia worked with us well and everything seemed to be in good order. Of course, my mom had to be in the locked down section because she was trying to escape and all. However, everything went well for her there.
Accentia was well staffed. They had lots of people. It was clean and it looked like it was regulated well. The staff was great, considering what they had to put up with and the nature of the business, I thought they did quite well. They had activities like karaoke and rehab of course. They had a gym and a hair salon. They could put money into their account so they could go spent it there. They had dances and all kinds of activities. My mom complained a little about the food because she was used to home cooking. But from what I saw, the food looked okay.
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John Knox Village Med Center
4100 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, FL, 33613
My mother was admitted to this center to be rehabilitated from a broken pelvis. While there she was neglected, did not get her proper medication and her clothes were stolen twice from her room during
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My mother was admitted to this center to be rehabilitated from a broken pelvis. While there she was neglected, did not get her proper medication and her clothes were stolen twice from her room during the night. She was removed from the center by her son early because of the terrible treatment she received. She got home sicker than when she was admitted. The facility is terrible and the staff in very incompetent. I would never recommend this place to anyone.
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My mother was admitted to this center to be rehabilitated from a broken pelvis. While there she was neglected, did not get her proper medication and her clothes were stolen twice from her room during
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My mother was admitted to this center to be rehabilitated from a broken pelvis. While there she was neglected, did not get her proper medication and her clothes were stolen twice from her room during the night. She was removed from the center by her son early because of the terrible treatment she received. She got home sicker than when she was admitted. The facility is terrible and the staff in very incompetent. I would never recommend this place to anyone.
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Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation Center
518 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612
Probably the worst experience I have ever had living anywhere, ever. The only bright spot in my stay was the physical therapy and the wound care teams. I count it a blessing that I got sick and had to
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Probably the worst experience I have ever had living anywhere, ever. The only bright spot in my stay was the physical therapy and the wound care teams. I count it a blessing that I got sick and had to be transported to the hospital. I wouldn’t recommend this facility to anyone. they need to do a lot of work to bring everything up to livable standards.
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Probably the worst experience I have ever had living anywhere, ever. The only bright spot in my stay was the physical therapy and the wound care teams. I count it a blessing that I got sick and had to
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Probably the worst experience I have ever had living anywhere, ever. The only bright spot in my stay was the physical therapy and the wound care teams. I count it a blessing that I got sick and had to be transported to the hospital. I wouldn’t recommend this facility to anyone. they need to do a lot of work to bring everything up to livable standards.
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The Home Association
1203 East 22nd Ave, Tampa, FL, 33605
I’m at The Home Association right now. I have only been here for a week. The grounds and the building are beautiful. When I talked to them, they said they had a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, but
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I’m at The Home Association right now. I have only been here for a week. The grounds and the building are beautiful. When I talked to them, they said they had a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, but they don’t. Everything is canned, so that was a little bit of a disappointment. If I could go out and get my own food, it wouldn’t be so bad, but they don’t want me leaving the grounds. The rooms here are fairly small. I’ve been trying to get up every hour or so and take a couple of little steps just to build up my muscles.
Most of the staff are nice. They seem to bend over backward for you. They have a nice dining room. They have several nice conference rooms. I haven’t done any of their activities because I had other priorities. I was supposed to get my haircut today, but I was the only one who signed up for it, and they needed at least five people signed up to get a haircut. They have an activities calendar, and this afternoon they were supposed to have manicures.
The food here is better than in the other place where I was, but still, there’s a lot of it I can’t eat. They have extra grain crackers and I like those. I have to take my medication, so I’ve asked for those crackers to take with the medication. With regards to cleanliness, they should clean up the sidewalks a little bit better because they have a lot of leaves and little twigs that have fallen.
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I’m at The Home Association right now. I have only been here for a week. The grounds and the building are beautiful. When I talked to them, they said they had a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, but
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I’m at The Home Association right now. I have only been here for a week. The grounds and the building are beautiful. When I talked to them, they said they had a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, but they don’t. Everything is canned, so that was a little bit of a disappointment. If I could go out and get my own food, it wouldn’t be so bad, but they don’t want me leaving the grounds. The rooms here are fairly small. I’ve been trying to get up every hour or so and take a couple of little steps just to build up my muscles.
Most of the staff are nice. They seem to bend over backward for you. They have a nice dining room. They have several nice conference rooms. I haven’t done any of their activities because I had other priorities. I was supposed to get my haircut today, but I was the only one who signed up for it, and they needed at least five people signed up to get a haircut. They have an activities calendar, and this afternoon they were supposed to have manicures.
The food here is better than in the other place where I was, but still, there’s a lot of it I can’t eat. They have extra grain crackers and I like those. I have to take my medication, so I’ve asked for those crackers to take with the medication. With regards to cleanliness, they should clean up the sidewalks a little bit better because they have a lot of leaves and little twigs that have fallen.
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Habana Health Care Center
2916 HABANA WAY, Tampa, FL, 33614
Please, if there are ANY other options, PLEASE take your loved one elsewhere. The place is absolutely filthy. My bedrails were so dirty, I could not grab them to pull myself up in the bed. I’ll chalk
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Please, if there are ANY other options, PLEASE take your loved one elsewhere. The place is absolutely filthy. My bedrails were so dirty, I could not grab them to pull myself up in the bed. I’ll chalk the food up to my taste buds. Maybe one of my meds made food taste bad. For the most part, the food looked good! Although 2 mornings they just forgot to bring breakfast. I only found out breakfast had been served, cause they came for dirty dishes. I was there for wound care. Supposed to be changed 2x a day. Once a day was all they could manage, and one day it went for 26 hours before changed. I have no idea what some of the meds they gave me were, cause I don’t speak spanish. I got sick one night in trash. They never changed trash and never brought something for stomach. Apparently the call nurse lights didn’t always work, cause sometimes they came, and sometimes it took 2 hours. When I decided to leave, I signed out, but got no assistance in carrying bags. I walked out myself with 2 carry-on size bags. I left by Uber! I feel sooo bad for the residents, who can only afford these type of places.
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Please, if there are ANY other options, PLEASE take your loved one elsewhere. The place is absolutely filthy. My bedrails were so dirty, I could not grab them to pull myself up in the bed. I’ll chalk
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Please, if there are ANY other options, PLEASE take your loved one elsewhere. The place is absolutely filthy. My bedrails were so dirty, I could not grab them to pull myself up in the bed. I’ll chalk the food up to my taste buds. Maybe one of my meds made food taste bad. For the most part, the food looked good! Although 2 mornings they just forgot to bring breakfast. I only found out breakfast had been served, cause they came for dirty dishes. I was there for wound care. Supposed to be changed 2x a day. Once a day was all they could manage, and one day it went for 26 hours before changed. I have no idea what some of the meds they gave me were, cause I don’t speak spanish. I got sick one night in trash. They never changed trash and never brought something for stomach. Apparently the call nurse lights didn’t always work, cause sometimes they came, and sometimes it took 2 hours. When I decided to leave, I signed out, but got no assistance in carrying bags. I walked out myself with 2 carry-on size bags. I left by Uber! I feel sooo bad for the residents, who can only afford these type of places.
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Nursing Home Costs in Brandon, FL
A semiprivate room in a nursing home in Brandon typically costs $9,946 per month, with a private room costing around $11,391.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
According to the results of the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Brandon’s seniors pay more, on average, for nursing home care than other Floridians within a 90-minute radius. North Port’s seniors come closest, typically paying $9,186 per month, followed by their peers in Orlando, who pay $9,125. In The Villages, costs of $8,973 are the norm, while in Lakeland, seniors pay the most affordable fees in the region at $8,638.
Note: Data for Brandon was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Fees for senior care types generally reflect the costs of the provider and the level of support provided, but not always. In Brandon, assisted living, which provides accommodation and limited care, costs an average of $3,225. This is significantly less than home care’s average fees of $4,195 and home health care’s $4,576. Adult day care is the least costly at $1,993, while nursing homes charge the highest fees, typically in the region of $9,946 for a semiprivate room and another $1,445 per month for a private one.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Brandon, 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 Brandon, FL
Brandon’s seniors can access a wealth of resources aimed at supporting them in the community and in residential care facilities. These examples include how to get help if the senior has concerns about the quality of their care and where to go for advice about planning for long-term care.
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(813) 558-5591
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for seniors in Brandon's residential care communities. Ombudsmen are usually volunteers who visit facilities to engage with the residents, ensure they are aware of their rights and investigate complaints made by them, their families and third parties. All ombudsman services are free of charge, including the provision of inspection reports to families comparing nursing homes in Hillsborough County for their loved ones.
(800) 963-5337
Senior Connection, Inc. is the Area Agency on Aging for Hillsborough County. It's a multi-resource agency that can assist seniors in nursing homes and their families. The Elder Helpline is a quick way for seniors and their loved ones to get referred to various agencies and support networks in the county that can help them plan for long-term care, including matters concerning costs. The agency also operates many face-to-face and online courses focused on improving the physical, psychological and emotional well-being of seniors in Hillsborough County.
(813) 272-5250
The Aging Services Department of Hillsborough County manages several services aimed at easing the challenges of aging in the community. These include arranging in-home services for seniors to delay their transfer to residential care facilities and operating senior centers to give older residents somewhere to socialize with their peers and participate in activities designed to stimulate the mind and body. The department also operates various dining centers to provide seniors with freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals.
(813) 272-7272
Seniors unable to drive themselves or have someone to drive for them can apply for help from Sunshine Line Transportation, a free program offered by Hillsborough County. The service provides passes for fixed-route bus journeys and door-to-door pickups and drop-offs using wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Trips can be for any purpose, including medical appointments and grocery shopping. Eligibility is dependent on meeting the service's income, age and disability conditions.