Assisted living in Tampa, Florida
Tampa has 118 communities offering assisted living — help with bathing, dressing, and medication while residents stay largely independent. Each carries an independent CARES quality score. Free to your family, no referral fees.
Assisted living communities in Tampa
| Community | CARES | Care types | Rating | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida House Assisted Living6014 Rosewood Drive | 2.0 | — | Tampa | |
| Ocean Breeze Assisted Living Facility4713 Kelly Road | 2.0 | — | Tampa | |
| Larry's Family 2 Care - ALF8346 Garrison circl | 2.0 | — | Tampa | |
| Remedy Care Solution LLC16206 Sagebrush Road | 1.9 | — | Tampa | |
| Arbor Village, Inc13107 N 22nd St | 1.7 | — | Tampa | |
| Nueva Vida - ALF1901 West Okaloosa Avenue | 1.5 | 0.51 reviews | Tampa | |
| Debra's Assisted Living Facility1314 East Louise Ave | 1.5 | — | Tampa | |
| Santa Lucia ALF2706 Westhigh Ave | 1.3 | 1.01 reviews | Tampa | |
| A Country Place Assisted Living Facility10515 Memorial Hwy | 1.3 | — | Tampa | |
| FirstLight Home Care of North Tampa and East Pasco, FL (348)20701 Bruce B Downs Blvd Suite 201 | 1.3 | — | Tampa | |
| Howard Home Care ALF7001 N Howard Ave | 1.2 | — | Tampa | |
| Tampa Seniors Care Tampa, FL15710 Crying Wind Drive | 1.0 | — | Tampa | |
| Remedy Care Solutions1435 W Busch Blvd Suite A | 0.3 | — | Tampa |
What assisted living in Tampa actually means
Assisted living bridges the gap between living alone and nursing care: residents keep a private apartment and their own routine, with staff on hand around the clock for daily-living help — bathing, dressing, medication management — plus meals, housekeeping, and a social calendar. In Florida, assisted living facilities are licensed and inspected by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and communities with specialty licenses can provide additional nursing services.
Most communities price a base rent plus a level-of-care charge that's set after a care assessment — which is why two residents in the same building can pay very different totals, and why we don't publish guesses. Ask CARA for a current, all-in quote for any community below.
What to look for in a Tampa assisted living community
Six things that separate a strong assisted living community from a pretty lobby.
Overnight staffing
Ask who is in the building at 2 a.m. — how many caregivers, and whether a nurse is on site or on call.
Medication management
How meds are stored, administered, and reviewed — and what happens when a dose is missed.
Level-of-care pricing
Get the care-level tiers in writing with the base rent, so the real monthly total isn't a surprise after move-in.
Dining you'd actually eat
Eat a meal on the tour. Menus, hours, and flexibility matter more day-to-day than the chandelier.
A clean AHCA inspection record
Florida publishes state inspection findings — ask for the latest survey and how any deficiencies were corrected.
Who runs it today
Florida's had heavy ownership turnover — check the current operator and license so reviews match who's actually running it.
Assisted living in Tampa — common questions
How much does assisted living cost in Tampa?
Community-specific pricing varies with apartment and care level, so we don't guess at it — ask CARA or the community for a current quote. As a statewide baseline, Florida's median for assisted living is about $5,610/month (Genworth Cost of Care data).
What's included in assisted living rent?
Typically the apartment, utilities, meals, housekeeping, activities, and a base level of personal care. Care beyond the base level is usually billed as tiered add-ons set by an assessment. Always ask for the all-in number for your parent's current needs — CARA can help you request it.
Does Medicaid cover assisted living in Florida?
Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC-LTC) program can help cover assisted living for those who qualify, but participation varies by community — ask each community directly, or ask CARA to help you check.
Keep exploring
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Free, no referral fees, no obligation. We'll shortlist the assisted living that fits your family and your budget.