Guide
How much does home care cost in Tampa Bay?
No agency's price is published by the state, so most online numbers are surveys. Here are the sources we trust and how to turn them into a monthly budget.
The short answer
Published 2026 figures put non-medical in-home care in Florida at about $31 to $32 an hour. Individual caregivers on Care.com ask about $20 to $23 an hour in Tampa, without agency screening, payroll or backup. At $32 an hour, 20 hours a week comes to about $2,770 a month, and full-time 44 hours comes to about $6,100.
The published numbers
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Florida non-medical care, median | $73,216 a year (about $32 an hour, 44 hours a week) | CareScout 2025 |
| Florida in-home care, median | $31 an hour | A Place for Mom 2026 |
| U.S. non-medical care, median | $35 an hour | CareScout 2025 |
| U.S. private duty nurse | $90 an hour | CareScout 2025 |
| Tampa home aides on Care.com | $20 to $23 an hour | Care.com, November 2026 |
A sample monthly budget at $32 an hour
| Hours | Weekly | Monthly (52 weeks / 12) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours, 3 days | $384 | About $1,660 |
| 20 hours | $640 | About $2,770 |
| 44 hours | $1,408 | About $6,100 |
| 24 hours, 7 days (168 hours) | $5,376 | About $23,300 |
This is arithmetic to help you plan, not our price. Ask any agency for its actual rates in writing.
What changes the price
- Minimum visit lengths. Short visits are often harder to staff.
- Nights, weekends and holidays.
- Skill. Nursing costs far more than companion care.
- Live-in or round-the-clock care, where rates are often structured differently.
Why an agency costs more than an ad
An agency pays payroll taxes and insurance, runs Level 2 screening, supervises care and covers sick days. If you hire someone directly, those jobs and risks may become yours, including possibly becoming a household employer.
Ways to pay less
Check Medicaid, the VA, long-term care insurance and state programs through the Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337. See all the ways to pay.
Questions families ask
What does Aster Care charge?
Please ask us on a care call. We give you the rate and how it adds up before anything starts.
Do long-term care policies pay for agency care?
Usually, after the waiting period, but check your policy. Some require specific provider types.