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<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genworth’s&nbsp;2018 Cost of Care</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;Gorda&nbsp;($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.&nbsp; Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Brandon, so data for the closest city, Tampa, was used.&nbsp;

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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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;

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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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound</a> program. This cash-based benefit can be used toward the cost of assisted living.&nbsp; For&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For&nbsp;the Aid and Attendance&nbsp;Benefit, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:&nbsp; 
<li>Need help from a caregiver to complete one or more tasks of daily living such as eating, bathing, toileting or grooming&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have corrected eyesight that is 5/200 or worse</li>
<li>Be bedridden</li>
<li>Live in a nursing home&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have concentric contraction of the visual field tested at 5 or fewer degrees</li>
 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.&nbsp; To apply for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit and Housebound Allowance contact the <a href="https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org//locations/brandon-regional-service-center" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org//locations/brandon-regional-service-center" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hillsborough&nbsp;County Office of Veterans Services</a>&nbsp;in Brandon at (813) 635-8316.&nbsp; Optional State Supplementation&nbsp; Florida seniors who are 65 and older, receive Supplemental Security Income payments and are unable to live independently&nbsp;due to a disability or age&nbsp;can apply for an&nbsp;SSI top-up through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/docs/esspolicymanual/a_12.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/docs/esspolicymanual/a_12.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Optional State Supplementation</a> program.&nbsp; OSS&nbsp;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&nbsp;is usually paid directly to the assisted living facility.&nbsp; For more information about the Florida OSS&nbsp;program, call&nbsp;<a href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/contact-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCESS Florida</a> at (866) 762-2237.&nbsp;

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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 Assisted Living Community in Brandon and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Brandon, FL<ul><li>Assisted Living: $3,250</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $8,319</li><li>In-Home Care: $3,718</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,907</li></ul>

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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,&nbsp;<a href="http://files.kff.org/attachment/fact-sheet-medicaid-state-FL" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://files.kff.org/attachment/fact-sheet-medicaid-state-FL" rel="noopener noreferrer">88%</a> of all seniors and people with disabilities are eligible for no-cost Medicaid coverage.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;one vehicle and a primary residence with equity&nbsp;of less than $585,000. Personal effects such as clothing, collectibles&nbsp;and household goods are also exempt.&nbsp; Seniors who meet the criteria for Medicaid coverage and require a nursing home level of care will be screened by Florida’s <a href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/cares.php" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/cares.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">Comprehensive&nbsp;Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Following completion of a CARES assessment, seniors may be enrolled in the&nbsp;<a href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/smmcltc.php" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/smmcltc.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, Long-Term Care Program</a>,&nbsp;which reduces nursing home placement among Medicaid-covered seniors by providing long-term care services within an assisted living setting.&nbsp; If approved for the SMMC&nbsp;LTC program, seniors will be prescribed additional supports that may include:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>Intermittent&nbsp;and skilled nursing</li>
<li>Physical, occupational, speech and/or respiratory therapy</li>
<li>Personal or attendant care</li>
<li>Case management services</li>
<li>Medical equipment and supplies</li>
<li>Respite care</li>
<li>Medication administration and management</li>
</ul> To learn more about Florida Medicaid coverage for seniors and the SMMC&nbsp;LTC&nbsp;program, contact the <a href="https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/government/departments/aging" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/government/departments/aging" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hillsborough County Elder Helpline</a>&nbsp;at (800) 963-5337 or the <a href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/contact-us/region/suncoast.shtml" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/contact-us/region/suncoast.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer">Florida Department of Children and Families, SunCoast Region</a>&nbsp;at (813) 558-5500.&nbsp;

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Assisted Living Resources in Brandon

Hillsborough&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

Community Aid Agencies

Seniors living in Brandon can participate in a wide variety of social, educational and wellness programs Monday through Friday at the&nbsp;Brandon Senior Center. The Center is operated by Hillsborough&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

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Veterans can contact the Hillsborough&nbsp;County Veterans Services office for information about VA benefits, pensions and assistance with&nbsp;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&nbsp;County.&nbsp;

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<h4>Remarkable Living. Exceptional Care.</h4>
 
 
 
 Come surround yourself in a close-knit community of friends where excellent amenities, hospitality, delicious dining and innovative programing enrich every day. Nestled on seven gorgeous landscaped acres, Aldea Green is a premier Assisted Living facility in Brandon, FL. Our warm and experienced team of associates is here around-the-clock to provide the helping hand and senior care you or your loved one needs to continue enjoying life to its fullest.
 
 
 
 Here in Hillsborough County, our comfortable environment promotes whole-person wellness. You'll benefit from having the right amount of assistance with daily activities like personal care, medication management, housekeeping and transportation. And with Tampa right down the road, you and your family can venture out to all your favorite restaurants, shopping and area attractions.
 
 
 
 We're a nonprofit community, and you'll find that everything we do is focused on improving the lives of our residents, their family and the community we serve.
 
 
 
 <h4>High Quality Amenities. Gracious Care.</h4>
 
 <ul>
 
 <li>Special dietary menus</li>
 
 <li>Wellness programs</li>
 
 <li>Walking path and courtyards</li>
 
 <li>Walking club</li>
 
 <li>Fitness classes</li>
 
 <li>Social, cultural & educational events</li>
 
 <li>Live entertainment, holiday parties, ice cream & veterans socials</li>
 
 <li>Community day trips & outings for lunch, shopping, or to catch a movie</li>
 
 <li>24-hour security system</li>
 
 <li>Library</li>
 
 <li>Beauty salon/barbershop</li>
 
 <li>Wellness center</li>
 
 <li>Resident gardens</li>
 
 <li>Billiards room</li>
 
 <li>Surface parking</li>
 
 <li>Private dining area</li>
 
 <li>Flat screen TV</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <h4>Assisted Living</h4>
 
 Aldea Green in Brandon FL has everything you need to enjoy a comfortable and active lifestyle. We offer spacious floor plans that range from studios to well-appointed one-bedroom apartments. Each has a private bath and can include a convenient kitchenette.
 
 
 
 We believe living well includes dining well. You'll enjoy three delicious meals a day from a menu full of tasty choices. All are prepared by our professional culinary team using fresh, seasonal ingredients and graciously served in the refined, restaurant-style dining room.
 
 
 
 At Aldea Green, we create meaningful relationships. Here in Hillsborough County, our compassionate team takes the time to get to know you and your family. They build a relationship. That way, they can customize care to meet your unique needs and preferences. Here, you'll have the freedom and confidence to enjoy your kind of living.

Aldea Green

Live the Retirement Lifestyle You've Dreamed Of!

Our Community features an active lifestyle, with a full complement of amenities and services so you can enjoy your retirement and spend more time with family and friends.

Our independent lifestyle includes a live-in management team that is available throughout the day and when our residents need them.

Enjoy delicious dining options - Our Executive Chef and Culinary Team prepares three delicious meals from scratch every day, and snacks and beverages are available anytime.

Convenient Services and Transportation - Weekly housekeeping and maintenance services, transportation to doctor's appointments and shopping as well as fun and exciting activities and events are included in the monthly rent.

Relax and socialize with friends - We provide numerous, purposefully designed areas to relax and enjoy a puzzle, a book, a cup of coffee or a conversation with a new friend.

If you need some basic help such as medication reminders, you can utilize a third-party home health care provider who already tends to a number of our residents. This allows you to only pay for the services you need.

Our carefree living allows our residents to focus on activities they WANT to do, rather than tasks they need to do.

Osprey Heights Gracious Retirement Living

The Crossings at Riverview located in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida is an assisted living community also providing specialized memory care resources for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Riverview is conveniently accessible to Interstates 4 and 75 and sits along the scenic Alafia River. Convenient to Brandon, it is considered part of the bedroom community to Tampa.

The Crossings is a community devoted to the unique care each individual resident deserves. This includes short- and long-term stays with services and amenities required to live independently or anywhere along a continuum to include 24-hour hospice care. In addition to providing a safe and secure memory care community strengthened with the latest technology, The Crossings at Riverview includes:
<ul>
<li>Professional Chef overseeing the presentation of three meals a day (special diets embraced), optional indoor/outdoor cafe with lighter menu
<li>Full-service spa and fitness room
<li>Billiards lounge, bar/pub, theater and game/activity rooms
<li>Indoor common areas with fireplaces, secure outdoor common areas, gardens and walking paths, free parking for residents and guests
<li>Extensive library, cable/satellite TV and free wi-fi
<li>Barber shop/onsite beautician
<li>Rehabilitation
<li>Occupational, physical and speech therapies
<li>Laundry room, laundry/dry cleaning service, and housekeeping
<li>Pet friendly (cats and dogs)
<li>Whether you are seeking a resort-style assisted living community or have a need for memory care (e.g. Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia), The Crossings at Riverview delivers in a beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable fashion.</li></ul>

The Crossings at Riverview

Twin Creeks Assisted Living and Memory Care community is brand new in Riverview, Florida. The professionalism of the staff, the quality of the care, and the richness of the activities programs all set this community apart.

Residents enjoy the thoughtfulness that went into the architectural design, the excellence of the workmanship, and the comfort of the accommodations.

At Twin Creeks, we treasure our residents, learning their individual histories so we can help them create bright futures. The Resident Life Coordinator interviews each new resident and works with him or her to design an interesting and fulfilling program based on the residents background and current abilities. Our specially trained team implements these programs, making life more rewarding both for those who require some physical assistance and for those who require Memory Care.

From the moment residents wake up in the morning until they go to bed at night, they know that theyre going to get whatever assistance they need throughout the day. They also know that theyre going to enjoy three delicious meals in the company of friends and have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of suitable activities.

Twin Creeks is not a community where life closes offit expands in line with each residents abilities and desires. Happiness is our goal and we provide the environment and staff to help make happiness happen.

<h4>Activities</h4>

From wellness classes to bridge, gardening to travel, Twin Creeks offers endless programs and opportunities to stay fit and engaged, connect with new friends or relax with loved ones.

<h4>Dining</h4>

Our restaurant offers delectable and nutritious meals, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. We take great care to give you an exceptional dining experience.

<h4>Community Amenities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Library</li>
<li>Game room</li>
<li>Fitness room</li>
<li>Private dining room</li>
<li>Conservatory</li>
<li>Arts and crafts</li>
<li>Outdoor courtyard and walking path</li>
</ul> To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/">Florida Agency of Health Care Administration</a>

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