Pinellas County, Florida
Home care in Largo, Florida
Largo sits in the middle of Pinellas County with two HCA Florida hospitals, and 28 percent of its residents are 65 or older. A short stay at either hospital is a common reason a family starts looking for help at home.
The short answer
Aster Care brings nurses, aides and direct service workers to homes in Largo, 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 Largo
With 28 percent of Largo residents 65 or older, the most common question here is how to stay at home safely. That usually starts with help for bathing, meals and medications, and a nurse who checks in.
- Personal care Bathing, dressing, moving safely
- Companion and homemaker Meals, housekeeping, company
- 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
- Community support Work, school, outings
- Pediatric nursing For medically complex children
Hospitals in and near Largo
- Largo has two HCA Florida hospitals: HCA Florida Largo Hospital at 201 14th St. SW and HCA Florida Largo West Hospital at 2025 Indian Rocks Rd.
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 Largo
- The Largo Community Center at 400 Alt Keene Rd. has card rooms, an adult game room and lounge, a fitness center, and a ballroom with a stage.
About Largo
- The city's Southwest Recreation Complex at 13120 Vonn Rd. has a fitness center and an Olympic-sized pool.
- Census QuickFacts estimates Largo's population at 80,690 as of July 2025 and lists 28.0% 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 | Pinellas County Human Services (Age-Friendly Services and Resources) | (727) 464-4200 |
Medicaid plans here
Pinellas 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
- PSTA Access, previously called DART, is the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's pre-scheduled, shared-ride, door-to-door paratransit service for people who cannot use regular buses because of a disability, at 727-540-1888.
Nearby areas we serve
- Clearwater Pinellas County
- Seminole Pinellas County
- Pinellas Park Pinellas County
- Safety Harbor Pinellas County
- All of Pinellas 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 Largo?
Largo is within our Pinellas County service area. Tell us your address on a care call and we will tell you straight what we can staff.
Where do Largo 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 Largo be paid to give care?
Sometimes, through specific programs once the person needing care qualifies. See the options.