Elaine Adult Family Care Home - CLOSED
3612 Woodhill Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
"Elaine's Adult Family Care Home is located in the Four Winds Subdivision in Brandon, Florida, Hillsborough County. It is in close proximity ..."
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Situated within the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Area in Hillsborough County, Brandon offers access to 268 assisted living residences, including 21 within the city proper....
Our directory includes 1600 reviews testimonials from assisted living residents and visitors in the Brandon region. Based on consumer feedback, local facilities garner an average satisfaction score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
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3612 Woodhill Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
"Elaine's Adult Family Care Home is located in the Four Winds Subdivision in Brandon, Florida, Hillsborough County. It is in close proximity ..."
READ MORE112 12th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father moved into Azalea Manor. We chose it because they had a private room with a shared common area. It's very clean. The staff ratio is very good. Everybody was very nice. My father says the food is good. He is pretty much to his own, but he do..."
READ MORE112 Crenshaw Lake Rd, Lutz, FL 33548
4.9
(11 reviews)
"Amilcat Care is a beautiful home. Rose is a professional and very loving and caring. My mother was there for a year before she passed and she was so happy. I highly recommend the facility over many others...."
READ MORE9215 Causeway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619
4.8
(6 reviews)
"The only reason we chose The Meridian at Brandon over the other place was because my brother is only 67 years old. He's fairly young, and while the other place was very nice, to me, it was more of a leisurely, relaxed atmosphere, which was nice for t..."
READ MORE18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
4.7
(13 reviews)
"I toured The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. I didn't eat their food, but the people there were nice. The people walking around were nice. It was very clean. It was like going into a hotel...."
READ MORE1900 Blue Fox Way, Trinity, FL 34655
4.7
(7 reviews)
"This is where I would want my mom to stay. It's a 5-star across the board. The only thing I didn't like was the size of the rooms for a person because it was more like a hotel. They're very clean. They had a fine dining area like a five-star hotel. T..."
READ MORE3600 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
4.7
(24 reviews)
"My sister moved here. I like that they have a salt swimming pool and all the activities they have for their residents. The staff is friendly, and I like the size of the studio apartment. It's good and it's improving because they're a new company that..."
READ MORE8451 US Highway 301 S, Riverview, FL 33578
4.6
(11 reviews)
"I toured The Crossings at Riverview. We spent more time in their assisted living. What stood out was the brightness of the place. It's a very bright home. And the staff was friendly. It looked clean and very welcoming. The rooms were spacious and hom..."
READ MORE38130 Pretty Pond Road, Zephyrhills, FL 33540
4.6
(26 reviews)
"I like the cleanliness of American House Zephyrhills. I like the friendliness of the people. I like the room. I like everything about it. They have a studio and a one-bedroom, and I like the one-bedroom with a balcony. The person who gave the tour wa..."
READ MORE2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
4.5
(35 reviews)
"We toured the Grand Villa of Lakeland. It was a beautiful time there. I was able to sit in the lobby for a little while and observe what was going on, a beautiful receptionist. The lady was an angel. The way she was treating everybody. Everything was..."
READ MORE16702 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618
4.5
(18 reviews)
"I went to Tampa Gardens Senior Living. It seems like a nice quiet place. The people there seem very friendly. The ones I met in the hallways were always pleasant, which is kind of important when I'm going to be staying in a closed area. They gave me ..."
READ MORE9381 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We toured Bayside Terrace yesterday. When I walked in, it was nice. However, they're being bought out by somebody and a new company is taking them over, so they're renovating, and there was a lot of construction going on. It's an old hotel, and it's ..."
READ MORE2051 Walden Woods Dr, Plant City, FL 33563
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I love The Canopy at Walden Woods. It was beautiful, bigger, and brighter. You are welcomed when you get there. The staff was excellent. They were very informative, and they showed me several different rooms. They have different dining aspects. They ..."
READ MORE13470 Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33569
4.5
(14 reviews)
"My brother-in-law was at Twin Creeks for respite. They just really took good care of him and let us know everything that was going on, if there's a problem they call. The room was very clean, very nice, and had a good layout. The food smells good but..."
READ MORE11722 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33612
4.5
(12 reviews)
"We toured Colonial Assisted Living at Tampa. It was very clean and pretty, but the rooms were a little bit small for two people. I have a sewing machine that I want to use, so I need a bigger room, and I have a double bed that I want to take. I like ..."
READ MORE1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573
4.4
(33 reviews)
"Since moving into a spacious independent living apartment 14 months ago, we have experienced resort living with the added bonus of a Wellness Center and 24/7 EMT services. In addition to a caring management and staff, add on expertise! Hurricanes? No..."
READ MORE4902 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
4.4
(35 reviews)
"My mom moved to Brookdale Bayshore. It's an excellent facility. The people that work there are wonderful. The location is good and the price is right. I've eaten there and I had dinner with my mom the first night she was there. The food is good. The ..."
READ MORE13005 Community Campus Dr., Tampa, FL 33625
4.4
(9 reviews)
"We are choosing Weinberg Village for my mom. It is a very nice place, and the location is ideal for the family. As soon as we walked in, we immediately liked it. The rooms were very nice. They had a couple of different floor plans available. It's a 3..."
READ MORE2200 Livingstone Rd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
4.4
(14 reviews)
"I toured Keystone Place at Terra Bella. It was a beautiful campus with lovely grounds. It was just very welcoming. It felt great inside. The dining room is lovely. There are the actual rooms, we got to look into a few of the different apartments, and..."
READ MORE400 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
4.4
(10 reviews)
"Lake Morton Senior Living was lovely. It had friendly people waiting for the single elevator in the middle of the building. They had wheelchairs and walkers and they had to take turns. The only thing I didn't like about it was the elevator. The apart..."
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Kevin
5.0
Review of Tessera of Brandon
My dad has moved into Tessera of Brandon. But my stepmother is still in rehab, so hopefully she'll be in there in a week or so. It's a pleasant location. People are friendly. And they try to...
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Kevin
3.0
Review of Savannah Court of Brandon
We went to Savannah Court of Brandon. The room was very spacious, and that's one thing I like. The director was a pleasant person to talk to. The only thing I have the discrepancy on is, they have...
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Dad's Home
5.0
Review of Tessera of Brandon
I can't say enough GOOD things about TESSERA BRANDON .... My dad is a resident there, for not quite a year. Dad moved in "Independent." Dad had to have a Hip Replacement, and have Rehab. Dad's...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Brandon pay around $4,213 monthly for assisted living. Local rates run well below the respective state and national norms of $4,750 and $5,350, and they compare favorably to rates in nearby cities. For example, seniors in North Port pay roughly $750 more, and facilities in Lakeland set monthly rates near $5,292.
Brandon
$4,213
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Lakeland
$5,292
Sebring
$4,595
Punta Gorda
$3,724
North Port
$4,965
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Brandon seniors pay an average of $3,350 per month for assisted living care. Significantly lower than the statewide median ($4,000) and U.S. national average ($4,500), the city is a very appealing option for budget-conscious retirees.
Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
In Brandon, the monthly cost of assisted living comes in at around $4,213. By comparison, in-home care and home health care cost more, with seniors paying about $4,957 and $5,720, respectively. While nursing home rates run significantly higher at approximately $10,068, seniors who opt for adult day health care pay much lower fees of roughly $2,383.
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,383
Assisted Living Facility
$4,213
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,068
Note: Since data for Brandon is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Tampa, instead.
There are several local nonprofits and government-sponsored agencies in the Brandon area dedicated to supporting the needs of the community’s aging population. These organizations offer a wide range of services and senior-focused programs such as financial guidance, benefits counseling, care management and legal aid.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Senior Connection Center | (800) 963-5337 | The Senior Connection Center is the region's Local Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Its Elder Helpline assists seniors and their families with making informed decisions about long-term care. These may include Medicare counseling, health and wellness programming, elder abuse prevention and caregiver support. |
Hillsborough County Aging Services | (813) 272-5250 | Hillsborough County Aging Services offers services and programs to support adults aged 50 and older, including in-home care services, congregate dining, active adult programming and door-to-door transportation. It can help seniors locate their nearest community resource center, offers Medicare enrollment assistance and provides information and referrals to other local programs. |
Brandon Senior Center | (813) 635-8066 | The Brandon Senior Center offers a welcoming environment where seniors aged 50 and older can socialize with peers, participate in activities and classes, enjoy hot meals and attend special events. It also offers support services such as transportation and financial aid and doesn't require a membership fee to participate. |
Bay Area Legal Services | (800) 625-2257 | Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit firm that provides free legal advice, assistance and representation to low-income individuals, including seniors. Some of the firm's practice areas include advance planning for wills and estates, health care benefits, guardianship, taxes and veterans affairs. |
Office of Veterans Services (Brandon) | (813) 635-8316 | The Brandon Office of Hillsborough County Veterans Services supports veterans and their dependents with accessing federal, state and local benefits such as pensions, disability compensation, health benefits and Aid and Attendance payments. It also offers outreach services for veterans living in assisted living facilities and other long-term care environments. |
Brandon Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.