Pasco County, Florida
Home care in Holiday, Florida
Holiday is an unincorporated community on the Anclote River at the Pinellas line. It has no hospital of its own, so AdventHealth North Pinellas in neighboring Tarpon Springs is a likely starting point for many coming home.
The short answer
Aster Care brings nurses, aides and direct service workers to homes in Holiday, 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 the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas.
Who we help in Holiday
People in Holiday 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 Holiday
- AdventHealth North Pinellas, at 1395 S. Pinellas Ave. in neighboring Tarpon Springs, is a nearby hospital for Holiday residents.
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 Holiday
- Pasco County's home-delivered meal service lists Holiday among the communities it serves.
About Holiday
- Anclote River Park, a 31-acre county park at 1119 Baillies Bluff Road in Holiday, has a Gulf swimming area, boat ramps, and canoe and kayak access.
- The 2020 Census counted 24,939 people in Holiday, and Census QuickFacts lists 21.4% of residents as 65 or older.
Who to call first
| For | Who to call | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Long-Term Care screening | Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, 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 | Pasco County Senior Services | 727-834-3340 |
Medicaid plans here
Pasco County is in Medicaid Region C. The state's plan list names Florida Community Care, Humana, Simply Healthcare and Sunshine Health for long-term care in this region. Confirm with Choice Counseling, and see plans and case managers.
Getting to appointments
- GoPasco Paratransit is a door-to-door, advance-reservation, shared-ride service in ADA-compliant vehicles for people who cannot use fixed-route buses, at (727) 834-3322.
Nearby areas we serve
- Tarpon Springs Pinellas County
- New Port Richey Pasco County
- Trinity Pasco County
- Port Richey Pasco County
- All of Pasco 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 Holiday?
Holiday is within our Pasco County service area. Tell us your address on a care call and we will tell you straight what we can staff.
Where do Holiday 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 Holiday be paid to give care?
Sometimes, through specific programs once the person needing care qualifies. See the options.