Situated within the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Area in Hillsborough County, Brandon offers access to 268 assisted living residences, including 20 within the city proper....
Our directory includes 1626 reviews testimonials from assisted living residents and visitors in the Brandon region. Based on consumer feedback, local facilities garner an average satisfaction score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
320 SOUTH DELAWARE, Tampa, FL 33606
4.6
(3 reviews)
My mother has been in The Abigail for a couple of months now. It's a gorgeous home. The rooms are beautiful. The place is immaculate. The staff is very conscientious, very kind and very caring. What I like best about this facility is that it is small...
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800 West Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33606
4.6
(21 reviews)
The people at Allegro Hyde Park were fabulous and the community is lovely. The food was fine, for the two meals that I sampled there. They had an apartment ready for me that is very clean and very adequate. It's small, it's 503 square feet, but it ha...
$4,000
771 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
4.5
(10 reviews)
Great atmosphere-communication-actitives, etc. Easy and caring community. ...
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415 North Wilder Road, Plant City, FL 33566
4.5
(15 reviews)
My sincere thanks to Fred, Nikki, Jessica, Yolanda and all the people who took such good care of my aunt during her stay there. ...
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1001 Carpenter's Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
4.5
(22 reviews)
The Estates at Carpenters is pleasant. They take care of you. The staff is very helpful. The food is varied and tastes good. They come over every two weeks and clean. I'd have them make my bed when I put new linens on it. They have exercise activitie...
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5121 East Serena Drive, Tampa, FL 33617
4.5
(14 reviews)
Palm Terrace Assisted Living & Adult Day Care is excellent. I volunteer there for activities. My church was volunteering before the pandemic and stuff like that. The customer service is great. It's a very homey place, and the residents are really wel...
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3201 1ST STREET, N.E., Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
4.5
(7 reviews)
I toured Masonic Home of Florida. It was very clean and spacious. They had nice gardens for the patients to walk or be in a wheelchair. The staff was very professional. They have a barbershop, a library, and lots of rooms for games. They have a very ...
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CARING STARS WINNER
3110 Oakbridge Blvd East , Lakeland, FL 33803
4.5
(23 reviews)
We LOVE Ansley Parke for our dad!! My brother and I visited quite a few assisted living facilities in greater Lakeland, knowing that our dad wouldn't be able to live by himself much longer. The time came and dad needed to move to assisted living. N...
$3,395
3791 67 Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
4.5
(2 reviews)
A great small facility for your loved ones. Great personal attention from staff for all the residents needs. ...
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6929 Durant Rd, Plant City, FL 33567
4.5
(2 reviews)
This facility is very clean. The residents receive all necessary medical treatment and provide clear commutations. All residents are treated with dignity and respect. My ward has lived there for 5years ...
$2,500
896 73RD AVE NORTH, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
4.5
(2 reviews)
This place is just like home ...
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8003 North Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
4.5
(4 reviews)
I went by Angels Garden twice, and the last time I went by, they didn't have an opening. If they have an opening now, it would be great. It was really nice. People were caring, and willing to help. I enjoyed seeing what I'm seeing at the time. I had ...
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17470 Brookside Trace Court, Tampa, FL 33647
4.5
(4 reviews)
We've chosen Discovery Village At Tampa Palms for my father. We liked the room availability. It was ready, and it was a downstairs room close to everything. It was what sold us finally, the location of the room. It was a brand-new facility, it was sm...
$4,417
8301 N Gomez Avenue,, Tampa, FL 33614
4.5
(2 reviews)
My mother-in-law was at Erika's House. She enjoyed the attention she got there and the people were very friendly. The food was wonderful and the residents watched the cooking. The rooms were very spacios, there was one room for single occupancy and a...
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5071 Eagleston Boulevard, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
4.4
(7 reviews)
Melissa was very nice and informative about our mother’s situation. I explained to her that I lived out of state and she would have to contact my sister in Florida. She also gave me their fax number so the rehab center our mother was in could faxed ...
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534 East Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33801
4.4
(5 reviews)
We found The Manor at Lake Morton for Mom. It's relatively new and it's beautiful. The facilities and the rooms are beautiful and well maintained. The staff is very caring and helpful. My mother tells me that they are nice to her. She has made friend...
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2940 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
4.3
(8 reviews)
I'm very pleased with Senior Point Assisted Living. My husband has already moved in. They are great. I would recommend it 100%. The place is beautiful and relatively new. They cook their food there, and do the residents' laundry there. There are alwa...
$3,600
970 Cypress Village Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573
4.3
(20 reviews)
Cypress Creek sets the bar for Assisted Living and Memory Care. I placed mom there in August 2024. She improved so much I thought I could bring her home again. I was so wrong. Once she left CC she declined quickly. Mom is returning to CC and I w...
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215 E. Palm Avenue Baptist Tower, Tampa, FL 33602
4.3
(3 reviews)
I'm looking for independent living in the low income range. There was a place I looked at in Tampa. It was called the Baptist Tower. It looked to be something that would be affordable for me. It had a bedroom, and things were nice. Every time somebod...
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8716 Fountain Ave, Tampa, FL 33615
4.3
(3 reviews)
Miracle Assisted Living Facility is a really nice place where everybody is really friendly. My uncle's private room is decorated really well clean and very comfortable, so I'm happy with it. There is a nice back yard, a dining room, and location is...
$3,500
Assisted Living
Barbara
4.0
Review of Hawthorne Inn of Brandon
I toured the Hawthorne Inn of Brandon's assisted living facility. One negative was that the studio was very small, much smaller than anything I've seen. I thought it was a very beautiful facility...
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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