Hillsborough County, Florida
Home care in Valrico, Florida
Valrico is an unincorporated community east of Brandon, without a hospital of its own. Nearly one resident in five is 65 or older, and HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is the nearby hospital.
The short answer
Aster Care brings nurses, aides and direct service workers to homes in Valrico, 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 Valrico
People in Valrico 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 Valrico
- HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, at 119 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon, is a nearby hospital for Valrico residents.
If someone is coming home from a hospital stay, talk to the discharge planner before discharge day and see our coming home checklist.
About Valrico
- Bloomingdale Regional Library is at 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico.
- Valrico Park, a county park at 707 S. Miller Rd., has a basketball court, a playground, and picnic shelters.
- The 2020 Census counted 37,895 people in Valrico, and Census QuickFacts lists 18.6% of residents as 65 or older.
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
- Brandon Hillsborough County
- Riverview Hillsborough County
- Plant City Hillsborough County
- Temple Terrace 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 Valrico?
Valrico 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 Valrico 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 Valrico be paid to give care?
Sometimes, through specific programs once the person needing care qualifies. See the options.