Choosing respite care in Brandon is rarely a calm, unhurried decision. Below is the grounded, Brandon-specific picture: real licensed providers, 2026 pricing, and the steps families here take. We currently track 26 licensed assisted living communities 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 respite care means — and who it's for
Respite care is for families who need a planned, short-term break — a vacation, a surgery recovery, or simply rest — with their loved one safely cared for.
How Florida regulates it: Short-term respite stays in Florida happen inside AHCA-licensed assisted living facilities or adult family care homes; the same licensing rules apply (Chapter 429, F.S.). Respite gives family caregivers a planned break, often booked by the week.
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 respite care: by the numbers
26 licensed assisted living communities on file in Brandon; about 764 total licensed beds; averaging 29 beds per community; the largest at 146 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed respite 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambiance At Brandon | Brandon | 146 beds | 13150 |
| Aldea Green | Brandon | 120 beds | 7656 |
| Compass Rose Of Brandon | Brandon | 86 beds | 9582 |
| Caring Heart Tampa LLC | Brandon | 79 beds | 9059 |
| Best Care Senior Living At Brandon LLC | Brandon | 70 beds | 9739 |
| Hawthorne Inn Of Brandon | Brandon | 64 beds | 9949 |
| Savannah Court Of Brandon | Brandon | 46 beds | 9353 |
| Refuge At New Life House | Brandon | 22 beds | 13614 |
| New Horizons Group Homes Inc | Brandon | 20 beds | 9058 |
| Park View Estate Of Brandon | Brandon | 10 beds | 13158 |
| Southern Live-In Inc | Brandon | 10 beds | 9890 |
| Toria'S Assisted Living Facility II | Brandon | 7 beds | 11326 |
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 respite care costs in Brandon (2026)
Brandon pricing runs $155–$310/day, 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): $3,400–$5,350/month
- Memory care: $4,650–$6,800/month
- In-home care: $25–$37/hour
What lowers the bill in Brandon: a shared room (often $700–$1,200/mo less), a small board-and-care home over a large community, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver for those who qualify.
How we vet Brandon providers
- Verified active AHCA licensure and disciplinary status
- Recent survey and complaint history reviewed
- Candid references from families who live it daily
- Itemized monthly cost shared before any tour
- In-person walkthrough notes from our local team
Questions to ask on a tour
- How fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
- What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
- What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
- How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
- How long have caregivers worked here on average?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: a furnished room, meals, and full personal care for a short planned stay. Typically extra: extended stays and higher-acuity needs. Ask any Brandon provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Brandon
In Brandon, a non-urgent move typically takes one to two weeks end to end. After a hospital stay near AdventHealth Brandon, families often need placement within a few days — line up paperwork early. A free local advisor can tell you which Brandon communities have current openings.