When you search respite care in Apollo Beach, you deserve more than a directory. This page combines current Florida AHCA licensing data with local cost and hospital context specific to Apollo Beach. We currently track 2 licensed assisted living communities serving Apollo Beach from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Apollo Beach cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What respite care means — and who it's for
Respite care is for families who need a planned, short-term break — a vacation, a surgery recovery, or simply rest — with their loved one safely cared for.
How Florida regulates it: Short-term respite stays in Florida happen inside AHCA-licensed assisted living facilities or adult family care homes; the same licensing rules apply (Chapter 429, F.S.). Respite gives family caregivers a planned break, often booked by the week.
In Apollo Beach specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Apollo Beach's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near South Bay Hospital (HCA, nearby), and how quickly you need a spot.
Apollo Beach respite care: by the numbers
2 licensed assisted living communities on file in Apollo Beach; about 11 total licensed beds; averaging 6 beds per community; the largest at 6 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed respite care providers in Apollo Beach
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Source: Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder, current 2026. Always confirm a current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before signing.
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | AHCA license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person To Person Care Center, LLC | Apollo Beach | 6 beds | 12770 |
| Shekinah Glory | Apollo Beach | 5 beds | 14050 |
Senior care in Apollo Beach, Hillsborough County
Apollo Beach is an affluent waterfront community in south Hillsborough, popular with active retirees near Sun City Center's services. Waterfront south-county living with higher-end assisted-living options and quick access to Sun City Center's senior-care continuum.
Nearby hospitals: South Bay Hospital (HCA, nearby), St. Joseph's-South (nearby). For Apollo Beach families, quick hospital access shapes the shortlist — it eases discharges, emergencies, and the steady rhythm of specialist appointments.
Areas families ask about: MiraBay, Symphony Isles, Andalucia.
What respite care costs in Apollo Beach (2026)
Apollo Beach pricing runs $168–$336/day, above the metro average for Tampa Bay — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $3,700–$5,800/month
- Memory care: $5,050–$7,350/month
- In-home care: $27–$40/hour
To trim cost in Apollo Beach, families commonly choose a companion (shared) suite, favor a small residential home over a big campus, pay only for the care level actually needed, and tap VA Aid & Attendance or the Florida SMMC Medicaid waiver where eligible.
How we vet Apollo Beach providers
- Active Florida AHCA license verified on FloridaHealthFinder, with no open disciplinary action
- Last two AHCA survey cycles reviewed for deficiencies and complaints
- Real family references — not curated testimonials
- Transparent monthly pricing (a provider who won't disclose cost is one we won't refer)
- An in-person visit by a local advisor within the last 12 months
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio overnight?
- What care changes would force a move-out?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for this care level — every line item?
- How do you handle a sudden change in needs, like a fall?
- What is your current resident average length of stay?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: a furnished room, meals, and full personal care for a short planned stay. Typically extra: extended stays and higher-acuity needs. Ask any Apollo Beach provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Apollo Beach
In Apollo Beach, a non-urgent move typically takes one to two weeks end to end. After a hospital stay near South Bay Hospital (HCA, nearby), families often need placement within a few days — line up paperwork early. A free local advisor can tell you which Apollo Beach communities have current openings.