The Residence At Timber Pines is one of the larger assisted livings serving Spring Hill, with 255 licensed beds and an active Florida AHCA license (#9870). This page combines the state record with what to look for on a visit.
| Provider | The Residence At Timber Pines |
|---|---|
| Type | Assisted Living (AHCA-licensed) |
| City | Spring Hill, FL 34606 |
| Address | 3140 Forest Rd |
| Licensed beds | 255 |
| AHCA license # | 9870 |
| License status | LICENSED |
| County | Hernando County |
How Florida regulates assisted livings
In Florida, assisted living is licensed by AHCA under Chapter 429, F.S. Communities hold a Standard license, or an Extended Congregate Care (ECC) or Limited Nursing Services (LNS) license that lets residents stay as needs increase, plus a Limited Mental Health (LMH) designation where relevant. Always verify the exact license type — it determines how long your parent can remain as care needs grow.
Spring Hill location & hospital context
Spring Hill is Hernando County's retiree-heavy hub — including the Timber Pines 55+ community — and one of the metro's most affordable senior markets.
Nearby hospitals: HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, Bravera Health Spring Hill. Proximity matters for hospital discharges, emergencies, and specialist visits, so families weighing The Residence At Timber Pines often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Spring Hill core, Timber Pines (55+), Wellington.
What assisted living costs near The Residence At Timber Pines
Assisted Living in the Spring Hill area typically runs $3,100–$4,850/month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and size. Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset much of the care cost for those who qualify — ask us what applies.
How to evaluate The Residence At Timber Pines
When you tour an assisted living community like this one, the things that predict a good experience aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight staff-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), the staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator and head nurse have been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out, how the care plan is built and how often it's updated, and who administers medications and how errors are tracked. Walk the halls at a meal and an activity, notice whether residents are engaged or idle, and ask to speak with a current resident's family. Confirm the AHCA license type — Standard, ECC, or LNS — because it determines how long your parent can stay as needs grow.
Is The Residence At Timber Pines the right fit?
Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe. The Residence At Timber Pines is licensed for this level of care in Spring Hill; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Spring Hill-area options.
How we help with The Residence At Timber Pines
Tampa Senior Advisor helps Spring Hill families evaluate communities like The Residence At Timber Pines at no cost. We verify the license, compare it against other licensed Spring Hill-area options on price and care level, and stay reachable through the move. Communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in; you never pay us, and we'll tell you about strong options that don't pay us. Think of us as a knowledgeable local second opinion.
About this page: the facility facts above come from current Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder licensing data. We don't publish unverified reviews or ratings — we share the public record and help you evaluate the community in person. Confirm the current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before you sign anything.