Pasco County, Florida
Home care in Port Richey, Florida
Port Richey is a small waterfront city on the Cotee River, without a hospital of its own. The county's Galen Wilson Senior Center is here, and Morton Plant North Bay is close by in New Port Richey.
The short answer
Aster Care brings nurses, aides and direct service workers to homes in Port Richey, 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 Port Richey
People in Port Richey 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 Port Richey
- BayCare Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, at 6600 Madison St. in New Port Richey, is a nearby hospital for Port Richey 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 Port Richey
- Pasco County's Galen Wilson Senior Center is at 8600 Galen Wilson Blvd. in Port Richey.
About Port Richey
- The Pithlachascotee River, also known as the Cotee River, flows through Port Richey.
- Waterfront Park at 8119 Old Post Road is the city's largest park.
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
- New Port Richey Pasco County
- Hudson Pasco County
- Holiday Pasco County
- Trinity 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 Port Richey?
Port Richey 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 Port Richey 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 Port Richey be paid to give care?
Sometimes, through specific programs once the person needing care qualifies. See the options.