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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Brandon, FL for 2024

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.

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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.

Brandon

$9,946

Florida

$8,669

United States

$7,756

The Villages

$8,973

Orlando

$9,125

Lakeland

$8,638

North Port

$9,186

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.

Home care

$4,195

Home health care

$4,576

Adult day health care

$1,993

Assisted living

$3,225

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,946

Nursing home (private room)

$11,391

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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West Central Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council(813) 558-5591The 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.
Senior Connection Center, Inc.(800) 963-5337Senior 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.
Hillsborough County Aging Services Department(813) 272-5250The 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.
Sunshine Line Transportation(813) 272-7272Seniors 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.

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