Senior living in Tampa

Senior Living in Tampa, FL

Tampa families often compare assisted living along Bayshore and in Carrollwood with memory care closer to hospitals in South Tampa. Hillsborough County also pulls options from Brandon and the northern suburbs if you can make a short drive. Use the care-type links below to shortlist communities, then tour with a licensed local advisor at no cost.

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In Hillsborough County

Communities
277
Median starting price
$5,500/mo
Avg. rating
4.1 / 5
Showing availability
100%
With inspections
145
Class I findings (area)
5

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Assisted Living (156)Memory Care (68)Nursing Home (31)Independent Living (11)Adult Day Care (11)

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A Country Place Assisted Living Facility is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 24 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

24 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitPet TherapyYoga
4 deficiencies
III 4
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Assisted Living

A La My Love Alf Inc

Tampa, FL 33634

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A La My Love Alf Inc is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 6 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

6 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitGames/CardsDancing
1 deficiencies
III 1
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Memory Care

Abuelo Feliz Home 2 LLC

Tampa, FL 33614

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Abuelo Feliz Home 2 LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 5 beds. Specialty license(s): Assisted Living Waiver.

5 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssisted Living WaiverAHCA licensedFor-ProfitPet TherapyMemory Care
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Assisted Living

Aguila Assisted Living Facility

Tampa, FL 33607

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Aguila Assisted Living Facility is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 16 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

16 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitGames/CardsArts and Crafts
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Assisted Living

Alondra'S Alf LLC

Tampa, FL 33604

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Alondra'S Alf LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 5 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

5 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
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Angels Senior Living At North Tampa
Assisted Living

Angels Senior Living At North Tampa

Tampa, FL 14527

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Angels Senior Living At North Tampa is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 98 beds. Specialty license(s): Assisted Living Waiver, Extended Congregate Care.

98 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssisted Living WaiverExtended Congregate CareAHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
0 deficiencies· 1 complaint
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Angels Senior Living At Palma Ceia

Tampa, FL 33629

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Angels Senior Living At Palma Ceia is a licensed assisted living facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). Licensed capacity is 30 beds. Specialty license(s): Assisted Living Waiver.

30 bedsHillsborough CountyActive licenseAssisted Living WaiverAHCA licensedFor-Profit2 complaintsGames/CardsDancing
0 deficiencies· 2 complaints
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About senior living in Tampa

Senior living in Tampa spans waterfront high-rises, suburban ALFs, and smaller licensed homes. Families usually start with assisted living, then decide whether a secured memory care neighborhood is needed now or later. Published starting prices help you filter, but Tampa quotes should include care fees and any community fee. Review AHCA deficiency pages before you schedule tours, especially after a hospital discharge when timing is tight. Advisors who know Hillsborough County waitlists can coordinate same-week visits at no cost.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find assisted living facilities near me in Tampa?

Start on this Tampa list, then open the assisted living filter. Families often compare South Tampa, Carrollwood, and Brandon. Hospital proximity to Tampa General or AdventHealth Tampa is a common tie-breaker. If openings are tight, add Brandon and the northern Hillsborough suburbs. A licensed advisor can shortlist by ZIP at no cost.

How much does assisted living cost in Tampa?

Tampa sits between Panhandle and South Florida pricing. Ask every community for an all-in monthly estimate that includes care fees, community fees, and deposits, not just the advertised base rate. Published starting prices in our directory are a planning range, not a contract. See our Florida cost guide for metro comparisons.

What is the difference between assisted living and memory care in Tampa?

Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, medication reminders, and meals in a licensed ALF. Memory care is usually a secured neighborhood inside an ALF with dementia-trained staff and a structured day. Some Tampa campuses offer both so a resident can move internally if needs change. Choose memory care when wandering or night confusion is already unsafe.

What Florida ALF licenses should families ask about in Tampa?

Every assisted living facility holds a Standard AHCA license. Some add Extended Congregate Care, Limited Nursing Services, or Limited Mental Health. Those extras affect who can be admitted and how long a resident can stay if medical needs increase. A 2026 law also created a Memory Care Services license, with AHCA rules due by June 1, 2027. Confirm licenses on tour before you deposit.

How do I review inspection history for Tampa senior living?

When AHCA data is on file, each listing links to a deficiencies page with Class 1 through Class 4 counts and dates. Use that record with an in-person tour. A clean file is useful; it does not replace meeting staff and residents. Our AHCA deficiency guide walks through the classes.

How does the Florida Medicaid long-term care waitlist work if we live near Tampa?

Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care uses a frailty-based priority score, not first come first served. Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER to start screening, and ask which Tampa communities accept the waiver. Many ALFs require a private-pay period first. Our Medicaid waitlist guide and pathways tool walk through ranks and DCF financial review.

How does the free Tampa shortlist work?

Tell a licensed advisor the ZIP, care level, budget range, and who will visit. They check openings and inspection context, then send a short list of Tampa communities that can actually admit. Families never pay. Communities pay a referral fee only if a placement succeeds. Start on Get Help or the care assessment.

Can an out-of-state adult child place a parent in Tampa assisted living remotely?

Yes, with a lawful signer, a current AHCA Form 1823, and a community that will admit the care level. Video tours help, but still use a local visit or a free advisor before you deposit. See our out-of-state family guide.

Is help finding senior living in Tampa free?

Yes. Licensed advisors shortlist Tampa communities at no cost to families.

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