Assisted Living in Tampa, FL
174 licensed assisted living communities•Updated November 2026•Source: Florida licensing records
Tampa has 174 state-licensed assisted living communities: 48 larger communities and 126 small residential homes (16 or fewer residents). The median cost of assisted living in Florida is $5,610 a month (CareScout 2025), against $6,200 nationally. 2 have phone-verified resident and family testimonials on Lilisity.
174licensed communities48 larger, 126 small homes
$5,610a month, typicalFlorida median, CareScout 2025
66inspected in the last yearby the state, records on each page
8publish a pricethe rest show our estimate
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Choosing Assisted Living
A practical guide for families, with checklists to take on your tours.
- What assisted living costs and the ways to pay
- Signs it may be time
- Tour checklists to print and take with you
- What residents and families told us matters most
Two kinds of assisted living in Tampa
48larger communities (17+ residents): apartments, a dining room, activities staff, often memory care on site; 33 have 50 or more residents.
126small residential homes (16 or fewer): a house in a neighborhood, a few caregivers, home-style meals, often a lower monthly price and a higher staff-to-resident ratio.
Both are licensed by Florida as assisted living. Larger communities suit people who want social life and on-site services; small homes suit people who do better with quiet, familiar routines, including many people with dementia. Florida words these licenses as “Assisted Living Facility” (174).
What residents and families say
From recorded phone interviews Senior Living Alliance conducts with residents and families. Nothing is scraped or anonymous. How testimonials are verified.
The Estate at Hyde Park 20+ verified testimonials
“The staff is very responsive and made the move in easy for us, they have good activities here and my dad's room is always neat.”
Dave Boardman · Feb 2024phone-verified
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve 7 verified testimonials
“On balance, they're doing a good job. The management team is doing a good job, and most of the staff are fine. There's a pretty wide range of activities, and I'm delighted that they're keeping my wife busy.…”
June Arnhym · Aug 2026phone-verified
All 174 licensed assisted living communities in Tampa
Every assisted living community Florida licenses in Tampa, from state records. Being listed is not a rating: Lilisity scores only communities with verified interviews (the Top Communities). Communities with verified testimonials are listed first, then by size.
174 shown
| Community | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Estate at Hyde Park20+ verified testimonialsmemory care2301 W Palm Dr | Large95 residents | from $7,930/mo |
| The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve7 verified testimonials18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy | Large88 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Brookdale Bayshore4902 Bayshore Blvd | Large190 residents | from $5,555/mo |
| Blue Palms Senior Living at Fletchermemory care4100 E Fletcher Ave | Large175 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Seacoast at Uptown Oaksmemory care12250 N 22nd Street | Large160 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Allegro Hyde Park800 West Azeele St | Large156 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| The Meridian at Brandonmemory care9215 Causeway Blvd | Large156 residents | from $4,040/mo |
| Discovery Village at Westchasememory care11330 Countryway Boulevard | Large140 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Renaissance of North Tampamemory care16001 Lakeshore Villa Drive | Large135 residents | from $3,705/mo |
| The Pavilion of East Tampamemory care2425 E Hanna Avenue | Large135 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Sodalis Tampamemory care2626 West Bearss Avenue | Large133 residents | from $2,750/mo |
| Arbor Terrace Citrus Parkmemory care13810 Sheldon Rd | Large125 residents | from $5,550/mo |
| Tampa Gardens Senior Livingmemory care16702 N Dale Mabry Hwy | Large125 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| The Colonnade at Northdalememory care3401 W Bearss Ave | Large125 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Discovery Village at Tampa Palmsmemory care17470 Brookside Trace Ct | Large120 residents | from $5,780/mo |
| The Colonnade at Carrollwood13550 S Village Dr | Large120 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Angels Senior Living at New Tampamemory care14712 N 42nd St | Large100 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampamemory care5010 N 40th St | Large100 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Angels Senior Living at North Tampa14527 North Florida Avenue | Large98 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Senior Point Assisted Living Facilitymemory care2940 W Hillsborough Ave | Large92 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Great American Assisted Living Community at Tampa11722 North 17th Street | Large90 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Best Care Senior Living at Saint Josephmemory care4406 Melton Ave | Large84 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Palm Terrace Assisted Living Facility & Adult Daycare Center5121 East Serena Drive | Large79 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Castle Court ALF9709 North Nebraska Avenue | Large73 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Hyde Park Assisted Living Facility3011 West de Leon St | Large68 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Inspired Living at Tampamemory care5130 Kelly Rd | Large68 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Hudson Manor115 E Davis Blvd | Large66 residents | from $3,750/mo |
| Arden Courts (Tampa)memory care14950 Casey Rd | Large60 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Alimar Assisted Living2933 West Columbus Drive | Large56 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Angels Senior Living at South Tampa3330 S Macdill Ave | Large56 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Elysian Gardens Assisted Living Facility of Tampamemory care312 E 124th Ave | Large50 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Palm Avenue Baptist Tower ALF215 East Palm Avenue | Large50 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| The Inn Aston at Gardens Tampa Baymemory care11741 Lake Aston Ct | Large50 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Shady Oaks Living Center2208 E 138th Ave | Mid-size48 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor1908 E 131st Ave | Mid-size40 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Atrium Gardens ALFmemory care1513 W Fletcher Ave | Mid-size38 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Hacienda ALF Services1510 E Palm Ave | Mid-size36 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Oakland Manor2812 N Nebraska Ave | Mid-size32 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Angels Senior Living at Palma Ceia3720 W Bay To Bay Blvd | Mid-size30 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Arbor Village13107 North 22nd St | Mid-size26 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Sunny Vista Assisted Living Facilitymemory care8112 N 9th St | Mid-size26 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| A Country Place Assisted Living Facilitymemory care10515 Memorial Highway | Mid-size24 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Bamboo Villas Assisted Living Facility2730 W Wilder Ave | Mid-size24 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Angels Garden Aclf8003 North Rome Avenue | Mid-size20 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palmsmemory care5175 Cypress Preserve Dr | Mid-size20 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Immanuel at Ybor Assisted Living Facility3213 E 11th Ave | Mid-size19 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| The Abigail320 South Delaware | Mid-size19 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Canterbury Towers (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Continuing Care)3501 Bayshore Blvd | Mid-size17 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Aguila Adult Care Center II4011 N Habana Ave | Small home16 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Aguila Assisted Living Facility4009 N Habana Ave | Small home16 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Feel at Home129 W 131 Ave | Small home16 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Aguila Adult Care Center503 N Matanzas | Small home10 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Cameron ALF IImemory care3122 W Sligh Ave | Small home10 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Cameron ALF IV3208 W Minniehaha Ave | Small home10 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Gail's ALF811 E Osborne Ave | Small home10 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Ruby's Residential Care5906 North 32nd Street | Small home10 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| The Alexas8615 Hulsey Road | Small home10 residents | $3,500 to $5,650/moLilisity estimate |
| Bellas House7016 N Dakota Ave | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Better Care ALF6015 N Himes Ave | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Cameron ALF III3202 W Minnehaha St | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Casa Loreto Assisted Living Facility3212 W Kathleen Street | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Gardens of Timememory care4603 N Saint Vincent St | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Golden Age ALF of Tampa Bay3328 W Spruce St | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Howard Home Care ALF7001 N Howard Ave | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Kay & Jay 091411 East Waters Avenue | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Life Vision's Assisted Living and Quality Carememory care3510 E Frierson Ave | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Lilian ALF1317 W Rambla St | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Manifestations Assisted Living Facility3610 N 31st St | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Micht2907 North Boulevard | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Mirella's Assisted Livingmemory care3003 W Beach St | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Ohana Assisted Living8602 N 22nd Street | Small home8 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Toria's Assisted Living Facility I2073 Balfour Cir | Small home7 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| A la My Love ALF6821 Dover Ct | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Abuelo Feliz Homememory care8625 May Cir | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Abuelo's Ana ALF2741 W Leroy St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Alborada ALF, N Coolidge Ave6006 N Coolidge Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Alborada ALF, W Burke St2114 W Burke St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| ALF Morning Dew3501 E Knollwood St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| American Dream ALF4532 W Knollwood St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Ana Abuelos ALF2923 W Ivy St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Annie's at Noreast Lake12205 Noreast Lake Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Annies ALF at Orange Grove Dr13315 Orange Grove Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Annies at Capebend2011 Cape Bend Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Annies at Lake Magdalene13202 Lake Magdalene Blvd | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Annies at Latania Dr3413 Latania Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Ary's ALF Center4513 Dreisler St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Bella Rose ALF804 W Yukon St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Bormey Assisted Living Facilities6416 Ambassador Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| C & Z Sunshine Healthcare8233 Dry Creek Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| C&V Assisted Living6005 N Cameron Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Capri ALF7705 W Henry Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Caregivers Touch ALF4536 West Idlewild Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Caregivers Touch ALF 27525 North Cameron Avenue | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Carmen's Goodcare ALF908 W Yukon St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Casa de Los Abuelos ALF6521 West Hanna Avenue | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Casa Santa Martha ALF1917 W Mohawk Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Consuelos ALFmemory care4401 W Ballast Point Blvd | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| David Caring Home2601 Campus Hill Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Dayi's Sunflowers ALFmemory care5739 Ridgestone Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| De Las Mercedes ALF7012 N Orleans Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Dlm Home Care Services ALF8416 Barrett Place | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Dora Assisted Living Facility7009 Jean Ct | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| El Cochero ALF3012 Robson St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| El Oasis Adult Care2307 W St Joseph St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| El Oasis ALF6612 North Hale Avenue | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| El Oasis ALF II2806 W Kirby St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Erika's House ALF8301 N Gomez Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Feels Like Home in Tampa ALF6018 Memorial Hwy | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Florentina's House ALF4203 W Ohio Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Gentle Harbor Senior Care7003 Flint Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Golden Butterfly6217 Palview Ct | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Haven ALFmemory care1514 Haven Bend | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Helping Heart Assisted Living Facility4603 Pompano Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Hernandez ALF6604 N Orleans Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Hernandez ALF II3010 W Haya St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Infinity Care ALF6411 Wilshire Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Justin Family ALFmemory care10103 Bay Wind Ct | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| L&Y Paradise ALF14314 Capitol Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| La Rosa ALFmemory care1615 Carnegie Cir | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Larry's Family 1 Care ALF4402 W Minnehaha St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Las Mercedes Family Home8426 N Manhattan Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Lindo Atardecer ALF1140 S 69th St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Loving Care ALFmemory care11008 Airview Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Loving Health Care14706 Egret Place | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Marina Assisted Living Facility6702 West Clifton Street | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Mayi's ALF14053 Briardale Ln | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Mercy Home Assisted Living Facility6428 Eden Ln | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Mi Bello Hogar Living Facility3406 W Caracas St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Miracle ALF8716 Fountain Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Mis Abuelos Home Carememory care8422 Woodlake Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Monarch Butterfly2602 W Comanche Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| My Dear Grandparents2607 Armenia Ct | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| My Mom's Home ALF9003 W Cluster Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| My Mom's Home ALF West Tampa3204 West Leroy Street | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Nina's House ALF2312 W Powhatan Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Nini's Tlcmemory care5118 El Dorado Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Northdale ALF4815 Centerbrook Ct | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Nueva Vida ALF1901 W Okaloosa Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Nuevo Amanecer Tampa7405 Aripeka Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Ocean Breeze ALF4713 Kelly Rd | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Ocean Breeze ALF III15707 Pony Pl | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Odenia's Angels ALF8204 Sunnyslope Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Paradise of Adoration5110 Peachgreen Ct | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Riverwood ALFmemory care7211 Riverwood Blvd | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Ronny's Assisted Livingmemory care8016 Dell Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Rose and Mary ALFmemory care7430 Oakvista Cir | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Saint Joseph Assisted Living Facility7615 Barry Rd | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Saint Lazarus Assisted Livingmemory care5209 Landsman Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| San Jose ALF8111 N Ola Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Sanctuary of Peace ALF7611 North Boulevard Street | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Santa Lucia ALF2706 Westhigh Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Santa Susana Assisted Living Facility11407 Larkwood Way | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Serenity Home of Tampa ALFmemory care6013 Cresthill Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Silver Lake ALF3211 W Sitka Street | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Specially Fit Foundation1504 Maydell Dr | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Sueno Dorado ALF6903 Palm River Rd | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Sweet Home of Tampa ALF12209 N Ola Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Villa la Esperanza III8814 Sleepy Creek Ct | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Villa's ALF4534 Hampshire Rd | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Vintage Village701 E Virginia Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Your House ALF4008 W Broad St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Your House ALF 25816 N Grady Ave | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Yudith's ALF4542 W Hiawatha St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Yudith's Assisted Living Facility II4415 West Jean St | Small home6 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Abuelo Feliz Home 2memory care4535 W Jean St | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Alondra's ALF1804 W Flora St | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Comfort Care ALF of Tampa Bay2513 W Violet St | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Gardens of Time II2914 W Sligh Ave | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Gardens of Time III2006 W Barclay Rd | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Larry's Family 2 Care ALF8346 Garrison Cir | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Lizandra Assisted Living Facility8507 N 28th St | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Mily's Sweet Home ALFmemory care8723 N Hyaleah Rd | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Our Lady of Charity ALF7603 Winging Way Dr | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
| Quality Home Care Services, Incorporated11104 N 28th St | Small home5 residents | $3,850 to $6,200/moLilisity estimate |
Independent living in Tampa
Also in Tampa: 8 independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Tampa and 18 income-restricted senior apartment buildings.
How much does assisted living cost in Tampa?
The median cost of assisted living in Florida is $5,610 a month ($67,320 a year), below the national median of $6,200. That’s CareScout’s 2025 survey, collected July to November 2025. 8 Tampa communities publish a starting price on Lilisity, from $2,750 to $7,930 a month. If more care is needed: nursing home costs in Florida, with CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish. Small residential homes often cost less than larger communities, though care needs, room type and services move the price more than the building does.
Medicare does not pay for assisted living. People pay from savings and income, long-term care insurance, or VA Aid and Attendance (up to $29,093 a year for a veteran in 2026), and some qualify for Medicaid help with care costs at communities that accept it. Who actually pays for long-term care.
Free tools: how long will the money last? · home care or assisted living? · VA Aid and Attendance estimator
Three questions to ask on every Tampa tour
From about 23,000 concerns residents and families raised in Senior Living Alliance phone interviews, the most common are about dining, housekeeping and hearing back from management.
- Can I come back and eat a meal here, unannounced?Dining was 23% of all concerns: quality that changes day to day.
- How is laundry labeled and tracked, and what happens when something goes missing?Housekeeping was 17%.
- Who is my main contact, and how often will I hear from them?Communication with management was 15%.
All 8 tour questions, with a free printable tour card (PDF).
Check a Tampa community’s license
Florida publishes licensing records, and in most cases inspection or complaint reports, for every community on this page. Look up any community on the state’s site: quality.healthfinder.fl.gov. Ask the community for its most recent inspection report too; they have to keep it.
Tampa assisted living questions
Florida licenses 174 assisted living communities in Tampa as of November 2026: 48 larger communities and 126 small residential homes of 16 or fewer residents, with about 4,666 licensed spots in all.
The median cost of assisted living in Florida is $5,610 a month (CareScout 2025), compared with $6,200 nationally. Prices vary with the room, the level of care and the community, so ask each one for its current rate sheet. The table on this page shows each community's published price or a Lilisity estimate where we have one, and our free guide lists the questions to ask about cost.
Medicaid doesn't pay rent or meals in assisted living. Most states offer a Medicaid waiver or program that can pay for care services at participating communities for people who qualify; not every community takes it, so ask each one. Florida's Medicaid agency or your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you what's available.
Florida publishes its licensing records at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov. You can also ask any community for its most recent state inspection report.
The Estate at Hyde Park, The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. Their testimonials come from recorded phone interviews with residents and family members, verified by Senior Living Alliance.