If your family is weighing hospice care in Brandon, this page pulls together what actually matters locally — who the licensed providers are, what they cost in 2026, and how to move when time is tight. We currently track 2 licensed hospice providers serving Brandon from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Brandon 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 hospice care means — and who it's for
Hospice supports a person with a life-limiting illness and their family, focusing on comfort, dignity, and symptom relief rather than cure, wherever the person lives.
How Florida regulates it: Hospice in Florida is licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, Part IV, F.S., and is a defined Medicare/Medicaid benefit for a prognosis of six months or less. The benefit covers the care team, medications, and equipment related to the terminal diagnosis — usually at little or no out-of-pocket cost.
In Brandon specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Brandon's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near AdventHealth Brandon, and how quickly you need a spot.
Brandon hospice care: by the numbers
2 licensed hospice providers on file in Brandon. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed hospice care providers in Brandon
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfside Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC | Brandon | — | 50370999 |
| Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC | Brandon | — | 50370987 |
Senior care in Brandon, Hillsborough County
Brandon is eastern Hillsborough's suburban hub, a family-and-retiree mix where many seniors age in place near adult children before moving to nearby assisted living. AdventHealth Brandon anchors a growing suburban care market with a practical, value-oriented set of assisted-living and in-home-care options.
Nearby hospitals: AdventHealth Brandon, HCA Florida Brandon (area facilities). Hospital nearness is a real factor in Brandon: it smooths rehab hand-offs, dementia crises, and ongoing care, so many families filter by it.
Areas families ask about: Bloomingdale, Brandon Center, Limona, Valrico-adjacent.
What hospice care costs in Brandon (2026)
Hospice care in Brandon is almost always covered in full by Medicare, Medicaid, or VA benefits for those who qualify — most families pay little to nothing out of pocket. Costs arise only for room and board if hospice is delivered inside an assisted living or nursing facility.
How we vet Brandon 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: the hospice care team, medications and equipment for the terminal diagnosis, and family/bereavement support. Typically extra: room and board when hospice is provided inside an assisted living or nursing facility. Ask any Brandon provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Brandon
Most Brandon moves come together in 7–14 days once the health assessment, finances, and a physician's order are in hand; a hospital discharge can compress that to 24–72 hours when a bed is open. A free local advisor can tell you which Brandon communities have current openings.