16 Assisted Living Communities in Brandon, Florida

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,250 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 16 Assisted Living Communities in Brandon and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Brandon, FL

Assisted Living: $3,250
Nursing Home Care: $8,319
In-Home Care: $3,718
Adult Day Health Services: $1,907

Assisted Living Facilities near Brandon, Florida

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Brandon

Cristina

5.0

November 2, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Southern Live-in Of Brandon

Great experience! We are going through transitional stages with my mom. The staff have been amazingly knowledgeable and attentive. The facility is clean and feels like home. Thsnk you for going above and beyond

Dawn

2.0

November 1, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Aldea Green

Brookdale Brandon was really dark, and the community was older. The director was very nice, though. The room was small.

3.0

June 9, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Rosecastle at Delaney Creek

Rosecastle at Delaney Creek is very nice. The workers are very kind and caring, but one thing that could be improved is better communication with family. They have activities each day and if the resident is able, they take them on trips to the park or to the mall. My mom has a shared studio, but they have private rooms, deluxe studios, and several other types you could choose from. They have a library and an activity room, but no exercise room.

Reviewer

4.0

April 3, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Rosecastle at Delaney Creek

Rosecastle at Delaney Creek's rooms were very well spaced out and well-lit. The overall facility was clean and the staff was friendly. The actual care staff and administration staff were very professional and understanding. They have a nurse that comes in so the level of care seems to be more regulated and professional.

Becky

4.0

November 21, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of Aldea Green

I really liked Brookdale Brandon, but there would not be enough control for my mother because they're not memory care. They're not locked down. If I wanted to retire early and go take care of myself, I really liked that place more than I thought I would, but for my mother and the care that she needs, it wasn't enough care. It was a nice place. If you did not have memory problems and you could go out and kind of be a little bit independent, it was much better than I thought it would be. They should have more personnel. When I was there, there were not a lot of workers hanging around. I did not see a lot of staff around who could answer questions. It was two floors, and my mother would not know how to use the elevator on her own. For someone who wanted to be in assisted living, but independent, it would be great, but if you need extra help it's not set up for that. They have shopping trips and sign-ups to go to restaurants, and my mother could never do that. The gal who gave me the tour was really nice.

Tomika

5.0

November 17, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of Aldea Green

I visited Brookdale, and they seemed to have a lot of staff, from the nurses, to the CNAs, to the physical therapists. The place was extremely clean, there were a lot of residents, and there were a few empty beds left. They had a gazebo area, and everything was accounted for. They had assisted living, skilled nursing, and apartments.

Beverly

5.0

August 22, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Savannah Court of Brandon

My mother was in Savannah Court of Brandon for respite care. She stayed there for 13 days. The staff was excellent and very caring. They were exceedingly cordial to the guests and they were exceedingly helpful at all times. They met all of my mother's needs. She likes the community very well too. It was very clean. They have their own dining room. It was very good. They had activities too.

Beverly

5.0

August 8, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of Aldea Green

Brookdale Brandon was very clean. The staff was extremely informative. The administrator was very friendly and very accommodating. We talked several times on the phone, and she wanted to make sure that my mom had a place to go. The services that they offered were very much what I like, the only reason why I didn't choose them is because they were much larger than my mom would like. They have many activities. They have an exercise program, hairdresser, and crafts. I saw the room and I liked it. They serve three meals a day. They have a set arrangement for physical therapy too.

Visitor

4.0

July 12, 2016

I Am A Friend Or Relative Of A Current/Past ResidentReview of Aldea Green

The staff seems caring at Brookdale Brandon. Food is as good as you can expect, but there’s many choices every day for lunch and dinner. My mom is in a two-bedroom apartment. It is small but adequate. So far, so good. They have people that administer the medicines, and they get their therapies like physical therapy and blood pressure monitoring there.

Map of Brandon, Florida

Assisted Living Costs in Brandon

Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study shows that at $3,250 a month, assisted living costs in Brandon are below the state average of $3,500 and the national average of $4,000. Further south along the Gulf coast, prices are higher in Punta Gorda ($3,400), North Port ($3,874) and Cape Coral ($4,000), while assisted living costs in inland cities such as Lakeland ($2,808) and Sebring ($3,038) are slightly lower.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Brandon, so data for the closest city, Tampa, was used.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Care Cost Comparison

Senior care costs vary depending on the type of care, the number of service hours provided and the location. In Brandon, nursing home costs include around-the-clock skilled nursing care and are more than double assisted living costs. In-home senior care for 44 hours a week through either homemaker services or a home health aide is also more expensive than assisted living in Brandon. Unlike residential care options for seniors, home health services do not include room and board or other costs such as home maintenance and utilities.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Brandon

Medicaid in Florida

Medicaid is the national health-coverage program designed to provide low-income Americans with access to basic health services. It’s jointly funded by the federal and state governments, and in Florida, 88% of all seniors and people with disabilities are eligible for no-cost Medicaid coverage.

To qualify for Medicaid, seniors aged 65 and older can earn no more than $2,313 per month when applying as an individual or $4,626 when applying with a spouse. Income from all sources is counted, including alimony payments, pensions and wages.

Medicaid applicants are also subject to asset limits of $2,000 per individual and $3,000 per couple. Countable assets include cash, bank account balances, stocks and investment real estate. Florida’s Medicaid rules exempt some assets, such as one vehicle and a primary residence with equity of less than $585,000. Personal effects such as clothing, collectibles and household goods are also exempt.

Seniors who meet the criteria for Medicaid coverage and require a nursing home level of care will be screened by Florida’s Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services program. Under this federally-mandated program, a registered nurse or designated assessor will evaluate the care needs of the senior, develop a long-term care plan and recommend the most appropriate placement.

Following completion of a CARES assessment, seniors may be enrolled in the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, Long-Term Care Program, which reduces nursing home placement among Medicaid-covered seniors by providing long-term care services within an assisted living setting.

If approved for the SMMC LTC program, seniors will be prescribed additional supports that may include:

Intermittent and skilled nursing
Physical, occupational, speech and/or respiratory therapy
Personal or attendant care
Case management services
Medical equipment and supplies
Respite care
Medication administration and management

To learn more about Florida Medicaid coverage for seniors and the SMMC LTC program, contact the Hillsborough County Elder Helpline at (800) 963-5337 or the Florida Department of Children and Families, SunCoast Region at (813) 558-5500.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Veterans Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits

Veterans and their surviving spouses who qualify for a regular VA pension and are either housebound due to a disability or need daily living assistance may be eligible for a pension top-up through the VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound program. This cash-based benefit can be used toward the cost of assisted living.

For the Housebound Allowance, applicants may qualify if they’ve been assessed with a VA disability rating of 100% and are functionally housebound as a result of their disability.

For the Aid and Attendance Benefit, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Need help from a caregiver to complete one or more tasks of daily living such as eating, bathing, toileting or grooming

Have corrected eyesight that is 5/200 or worse

Be bedridden

Live in a nursing home

Have concentric contraction of the visual field tested at 5 or fewer degrees

Recipients of a VA disability pension are excluded from this program, and qualifying disabilities do not need to be service-related. Applicants may be awarded either Aid and Attendance Benefits or the Housebound Allowance but not both.

To apply for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit and Housebound Allowance contact the Hillsborough County Office of Veterans Services in Brandon at (813) 635-8316.

Optional State Supplementation

Florida seniors who are 65 and older, receive Supplemental Security Income payments and are unable to live independently due to a disability or age can apply for an SSI top-up through the Optional State Supplementation program.

OSS pays up to $78.40 for an individual and $156.80 per couple for use toward the room-and-board portion of monthly assisted living costs. This extra money is usually paid directly to the assisted living facility.

For more information about the Florida OSS program, call ACCESS Florida at (866) 762-2237.

Assisted Living Resources in Brandon

Area Senior Centers

Seniors living in Brandon can participate in a wide variety of social, educational and wellness programs Monday through Friday at the Brandon Senior Center. The Center is operated by Hillsborough County, and membership is free for county residents age 50 and older. Seniors can enjoy all-day access to the computer and fitness centers, ongoing card games and weekly crotchet clubs, craft workshops and sitting exercise classes.

Brandon Senior Center
612 North Parsons Ave, Tampa, FL 33510
(813) 635-8066

Resources for Veterans

Veterans can contact the Hillsborough County Veterans Services office for information about VA benefits, pensions and assistance with the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit and Housebound Allowance. VA health care services are provided at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, and there are a number of active veterans service clubs in Brandon and Hillsborough County.

Hillsborough County Office of Veterans Services
311 Pauls Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 635-8316

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 872-2000

Community Aid Agencies

Hillsborough County Aging Services offers a low-cost noontime meal program for adults 60 and older at the Brandon Senior Center and other sites throughout the county. They can also help seniors access the Sunshine Line, a door-to-door, barrier-free transportation service with fees based on income. Sunshine Line – Door to Door Transportation
601 East Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-7272 Hillsborough County Florida – Noontime Meal Program – Brandon
612 North Parsons Ave, Tampa, FL 33510
(813) 272-5250