Pasco County, Florida
Home care in Wesley Chapel, Florida
Wesley Chapel has grown quickly, from about 44,000 people in 2010 to about 65,000 in 2020, and has two hospitals on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Only 12.4 percent of residents are 65 or older, so the care we talk about here is often for children or adults with disabilities, or for a parent who has moved closer to family.
The short answer
Aster Care brings nurses, aides and direct service workers to homes in Wesley Chapel, 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 Wesley Chapel
With 12.4 percent of Wesley Chapel residents 65 or older, the families we hear about here may be caring for a child with medical needs, an adult with a disability, or a parent who has moved closer.
- Pediatric nursing For medically complex children
- Community support Work, school, outings
- Respite care A real break for family caregivers
- Personal care Bathing, dressing, moving safely
- Skilled nursing RN and LPN visits, medications, wounds
- After a hospital stay The first weeks back home
- Companion and homemaker Meals, housekeeping, company
Hospitals in and near Wesley Chapel
- Wesley Chapel has two hospitals on Bruce B. Downs Blvd.: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel at 2600 and BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel at 4501.
If someone is coming home from a hospital stay, talk to the discharge planner before discharge day and see our coming home checklist.
About Wesley Chapel
- The Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus at 3021 Sports Coast Way in Wesley Chapel includes a 70,000-square-foot indoor arena.
- Wesley Chapel grew from 44,092 people in the 2010 Census to 64,866 in the 2020 Census.
- Census QuickFacts lists 12.4% of Wesley Chapel 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
- Land O' Lakes Pasco County
- Zephyrhills Pasco County
- Lutz Hillsborough County
- Dade City 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 Wesley Chapel?
Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel be paid to give care?
Sometimes, through specific programs once the person needing care qualifies. See the options.