Veterans and surviving spouses in Florida may qualify for VA benefits that significantly offset the cost of assisted living, in-home care, or nursing care — most notably the Aid & Attendance pension.
VA Aid & Attendance
This pension add-on can provide roughly $1,800-$2,900 per month (2026) to eligible wartime veterans or surviving spouses who need help with daily activities. It can be used toward assisted living or in-home care.
Eligibility considers wartime service, income, assets, and a medical need for assistance.
Florida State Veterans' Homes
Florida operates state veterans' nursing homes and assisted living facilities at subsidized rates for eligible veterans. Demand is high, so apply early.
Getting help applying
Florida's County Veteran Service Officers help file claims at no charge. A senior-care advisor can coordinate placement while the benefit is pending.
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.