Hillsborough County, Florida
Home care in Tampa, Florida
Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County and the county seat. Its hospitals include Tampa General, BayCare St. Joseph's and the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, so many of the families we think about here are planning a trip home from one of them.
The short answer
Aster Care brings nurses, aides and direct service workers to homes in Tampa, for adults and children, on Medicaid or paying privately. To ask about Medicaid Long-Term Care here, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337, which connects to Senior Connection Center.
Who we help in Tampa
People in Tampa come to us for many reasons: an aging parent, a hospital stay, a child with medical needs or an exhausted family caregiver.
- Personal care Bathing, dressing, moving safely
- Skilled nursing RN and LPN visits, medications, wounds
- Respite care A real break for family caregivers
- After a hospital stay The first weeks back home
- Companion and homemaker Meals, housekeeping, company
- Community support Work, school, outings
- Pediatric nursing For medically complex children
Hospitals in and near Tampa
- Tampa's hospitals include Tampa General Hospital at 1 Tampa General Circle and BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital on W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Veterans in the area are served by James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital at 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Tampa.
If someone is coming home from a hospital stay, talk to the discharge planner before discharge day and see our coming home checklist.
Senior resources in Tampa
- Hillsborough County's Phyllis Busansky Specialized Alzheimer's Adult Day Care Center is at 4102 W. Spruce St. in Tampa.
- The Oaks Senior Center at 101 E. Kirby St. offers classes, a fitness room, and meals for registered participants age 60 and older.
About Tampa
- Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County and serves as its county seat.
- Tampa's Ybor City Historic District, known for its cigar factories and Cuban and Spanish heritage, is a National Historic Landmark.
Who to call first
| For | Who to call | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Long-Term Care screening | Senior Connection Center, through the Elder Helpline | 1-800-963-5337 |
| iBudget Florida waiver | APD Suncoast Region, Tampa | (800) 615-8720 |
| Applying for Medicaid | Florida DCF | 1-866-762-2237 |
| Comparing Medicaid plans | Choice Counseling | 1-877-711-3662 |
| County senior services | Hillsborough County Aging Services | (813) 272-5250 |
Medicaid plans here
Hillsborough County is in Medicaid Region D. The state's plan list names Aetna Better Health, Florida Community Care, Humana, Simply Healthcare, Sunshine Health and UnitedHealthcare for long-term care in this region. Confirm with Choice Counseling, and see plans and case managers.
Getting to appointments
- Hillsborough County's Sunshine Line provides door-to-door transportation and bus passes for eligible older adults, low-income residents, and people with disabilities, at (813) 272-7272.
- HARTPlus is HART's paratransit van service for people whose disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route buses, and it runs where and when HART local bus routes run.
Nearby areas we serve
- Temple Terrace Hillsborough County
- Carrollwood Hillsborough County
- Town 'n' Country Hillsborough County
- Brandon Hillsborough County
- All of Hillsborough County
About this page. Aster Care LLC is a private home care agency, not a government agency. Eligibility decisions are made by the state offices named here. This is general information, not legal or benefits advice, and program rules change, so please confirm details with those offices.
Questions families ask
Does Aster Care serve all of Tampa?
Tampa is within our Hillsborough County service area. Tell us your address on a care call and we will tell you straight what we can staff.
Where do Tampa families start with Medicaid home care?
Adults start with a phone screening through the Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337. People with developmental disabilities apply to APD's Suncoast Region office in Tampa. Here is which door fits.
Can a family member in Tampa be paid to give care?
Sometimes, through specific programs once the person needing care qualifies. See the options.