This is a Tampa-first guide to home health: not national averages, but the providers licensed to operate here, current 2026 costs, and the local context that shapes a good decision. We currently track 189 licensed home health agencies serving Tampa from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Tampa 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 home health means — and who it's for
Home health is for someone who needs skilled, physician-ordered care at home — wound care, injections, therapy, or nursing — often after a hospital or rehab discharge.
How Florida regulates it: Home Health Agencies in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, Part III, F.S., and may be Medicare-certified for skilled nursing, physical therapy, and home health aide visits ordered by a physician. Verify both the AHCA license and Medicare certification if you need skilled, covered visits.
In Tampa specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Tampa's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Tampa General Hospital, and how quickly you need a spot.
Tampa home health: by the numbers
189 licensed home health agencies on file in Tampa. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed home health providers in Tampa
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & Z Health Services, Inc | Tampa | — | 299995051 |
| Aaa Home Care LLC | Tampa | — | 299996604 |
| Abc Home Care Inc | Tampa | — | 299994242 |
| Above All Care Services LLC. | Tampa | — | 299996558 |
| Absolute Healthcare Services LLC | Tampa | — | 299995195 |
| Absolute Home Care Solutions Inc | Tampa | — | 299995389 |
| Absolute Home Health II LLC | Tampa | — | 299995354 |
| Abundant Life Home Health Agency LLC | Tampa | — | 299994461 |
| Accomplished Home Care | Tampa | — | 21154095 |
| Accurate Care Home Health LLC | Tampa | — | 299995754 |
| Accurate Health Services Corp | Tampa | — | 299993771 |
| Aclaris Home Health LLC | Tampa | — | 299993524 |
Senior care in Tampa, Hillsborough County
Tampa is the metro's urban core and Hillsborough County seat, with roughly 400,000 residents and a fast-growing 65+ population concentrated in South Tampa, Carrollwood, and New Tampa. As the region's medical hub — anchored by Tampa General and Moffitt — Tampa offers the widest range of senior care, from small residential homes in the suburbs to large CCRC-style communities.
Nearby hospitals: Tampa General Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, St. Joseph's Hospital (BayCare). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Tampa often shortlist communities a short drive from these.
Areas families ask about: Hyde Park, South Tampa, Davis Islands, Westchase, New Tampa, Carrollwood.
What home health costs in Tampa (2026)
Tampa pricing runs $28–$44/hour, near 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): $3,500–$5,500/month
- Memory care: $4,800–$7,000/month
- In-home care: $26–$38/hour
In Tampa, the levers on price are room type (shared saves the most), facility size (small homes run cheaper), an honest care-level assessment, and benefit programs like VA Aid & Attendance and Florida SMMC Medicaid.
How we vet Tampa providers
- Florida AHCA license active and clean, checked on the state Health Facility Finder
- Two most recent inspections read for repeat deficiencies
- Family feedback gathered firsthand where possible
- Up-front written pricing with every recurring fee disclosed
- A recent advisor visit, not a brochure
Questions to ask on a tour
- What's your overnight staffing level for this wing?
- Which care needs are beyond what you support here?
- Can you itemize base rate versus add-on charges?
- How do you handle a decline in mobility or memory?
- What has staff turnover been over the past year?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: physician-ordered skilled nursing visits, physical/occupational/speech therapy, and home health aide visits. Typically extra: non-medical companion hours and 24-hour coverage, which are billed separately. Ask any Tampa provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Tampa
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Tampa placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Tampa communities have current openings.