When you search respite care in Clearwater, you deserve more than a directory. This page combines current Florida AHCA licensing data with local cost and hospital context specific to Clearwater. We currently track 28 licensed assisted living communities serving Clearwater from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Clearwater 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 Clearwater specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Clearwater's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), and how quickly you need a spot.
Clearwater respite care: by the numbers
28 licensed assisted living communities on file in Clearwater; about 1,702 total licensed beds; averaging 61 beds per community; the largest at 220 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed respite care providers in Clearwater
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Villa Of Clearwater | Clearwater | 220 beds | 6670 |
| Oaks Of Clearwater, The | Clearwater | 175 beds | 4818 |
| The Grove At Countryside | Clearwater | 131 beds | 13954 |
| Pruittplace- Clearwater, LLC | Clearwater | 130 beds | 10143 |
| Colliers At Clearwater | Clearwater | 119 beds | 9227 |
| Wickshire Countryside | Clearwater | 119 beds | 9748 |
| Aravilla Clearwater | Clearwater | 100 beds | 13583 |
| Elevate Senior Living At Clearwater | Clearwater | 100 beds | 13876 |
| Cottages At Belleair | Clearwater | 98 beds | 9666 |
| The Preserve At Dunedin | Clearwater | 93 beds | 12158 |
| Seasons Largo | Clearwater | 92 beds | 12518 |
| Midway Manor ALF | Clearwater | 50 beds | 8632 |
Senior care in Clearwater, Pinellas County
Clearwater draws snowbirds and year-round retirees to its Gulf beaches and the Countryside area, sustaining one of the highest per-capita concentrations of senior communities in Pinellas. Anchored by Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater pairs beach-town living with a mature network of assisted-living, memory-care, and rehab providers in Countryside and along US-19.
Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), Clearwater (BayCare urgent/specialty). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Clearwater often shortlist communities a short drive from these.
Areas families ask about: Countryside, Sand Key, Island Estates, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach.
What respite care costs in Clearwater (2026)
Clearwater pricing runs $170–$339/day, above 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): $3,700–$5,850/month
- Memory care: $5,100–$7,400/month
- In-home care: $28–$40/hour
In Clearwater, 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 Clearwater providers
- Active Florida AHCA license verified on FloridaHealthFinder, with no open disciplinary action
- Last two AHCA survey cycles reviewed for deficiencies and complaints
- Real family references — not curated testimonials
- Transparent monthly pricing (a provider who won't disclose cost is one we won't refer)
- An in-person visit by a local advisor within the last 12 months
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio overnight?
- What care changes would force a move-out?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for this care level — every line item?
- How do you handle a sudden change in needs, like a fall?
- What is your current resident average length of stay?
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 Clearwater provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Clearwater
In Clearwater, a non-urgent move typically takes one to two weeks end to end. After a hospital stay near Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), families often need placement within a few days — line up paperwork early. A free local advisor can tell you which Clearwater communities have current openings.