Tampa Bay Area Agencies on Aging (PSA 5 + West Central)

Tampa Bay's senior services are coordinated through the region's Area Agency on Aging, the entry point for Older Americans Act and state-funded elder programs.

What the AAA does

The Area Agency on Aging for West Central Florida serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and nearby counties. Its Elder Helpline screens seniors for meals, in-home help, caregiver respite, Medicaid LTC (CARES), SHINE insurance counseling, and more.

Most services are free or sliding-scale; many don't require Medicaid.

How to start

Call the Elder Helpline and ask to be screened. They'll route you to the right county program — a single call can unlock several benefits.

How Tampa Senior Advisor can help

We're a free, local senior-care advisory service for Tampa Bay families. We don't charge you — communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in. If any of this feels overwhelming, tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the right next step, whether or not it involves a paid placement.

Common questions

What's the first step for tampa bay area agencies on aging (psa 5 + west central) in Florida?

Start with a free 15-minute conversation with a Florida senior care advisor. Get clear on care needs, budget, preferred area, and timeline before touring anything. This single step saves families an average of 40 hours of research.

How long does the tampa bay area agencies on aging (psa 5 + west central) process take in Florida?

Most Florida families move from first call to move-in within 14–28 days when the situation is non-urgent. Hospital discharges and emergency placements can be completed in 2–5 days.

Who pays for senior placement help in Florida?

Senior placement is free for families. Tampa Senior Advisor is compensated by the receiving facility only if your loved one moves in — and we charge facilities less than national services, which keeps placement fees down for everyone.