Pinellas County, Florida
Home care in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg is the largest city in Pinellas County, with more than 264,000 people and five general hospitals between BayCare, HCA Florida and Orlando Health. More than one in five residents is 65 or older.
The short answer
Aster Care brings nurses, aides and direct service workers to homes in St. Petersburg, 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. Petersburg
People in St. Petersburg 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. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg's hospitals include BayCare St. Anthony's Hospital at 1200 Seventh Ave. N. and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital at 701 6th St. S.
- HCA Florida operates three St. Petersburg hospitals: Northside on 49th St. N., St. Petersburg on 38th Ave. N., and Pasadena on Pasadena Ave. S.
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. Petersburg
- The Sunshine Senior Center is a city facility at 330 5th St. N.
- In August 2026, the city held a Seniors' Month event series for adults 55 and older.
About St. Petersburg
- Census QuickFacts estimates St. Petersburg's population at 264,033 as of July 2025 and lists 21.1% 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
- Gulfport Pinellas County
- Pinellas Park Pinellas County
- St. Pete Beach Pinellas County
- Seminole 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. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg 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. Petersburg 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. Petersburg be paid to give care?
Sometimes, through specific programs once the person needing care qualifies. See the options.