Pinellas County, Florida
Home care in St. Pete Beach, Florida
St. Pete Beach has one of the oldest populations we serve: 44.8 percent of residents are 65 or older. It has no hospital on the island, which is one reason a good plan for getting home, and for staying home, matters here.
The short answer
Aster Care brings nurses, aides and direct service workers to homes in St. Pete Beach, 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 St. Pete Beach
People in St. Pete Beach 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 St. Pete Beach
- HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, at 1501 Pasadena Ave. S. in St. Petersburg, is a nearby mainland hospital for St. Pete Beach 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 St. Pete Beach
- The St. Pete Beach Community Center at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive runs the city's adult and senior fitness programs.
- The city publishes a Resources for Seniors guide.
About St. Pete Beach
- Census QuickFacts lists 44.8% of St. Pete Beach residents as 65 or older and estimates the population at 8,553 as of July 2025.
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
- Gulfport Pinellas County
- St. Petersburg Pinellas County
- Seminole Pinellas County
- Pinellas Park 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 St. Pete Beach?
St. Pete Beach 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 St. Pete Beach 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 St. Pete Beach be paid to give care?
Sometimes, through specific programs once the person needing care qualifies. See the options.