Florida operates State Veterans' Homes — skilled nursing and assisted living facilities for honorably-discharged veterans — at subsidized cost.
Eligibility and cost
Applicants must be Florida-resident veterans with honorable discharge; some homes prioritize service-connected disability. Cost is subsidized and often offset further by VA per-diem and benefits.
There are multiple homes statewide; the nearest to Tampa Bay should be confirmed when applying.
How to apply
Work with a County Veteran Service Officer, who can file at no charge and explain current availability and waitlists.
How Tampa Senior Advisor can help
We're a free, local senior-care advisory service for Tampa Bay families. We don't charge you — communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in. If any of this feels overwhelming, tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the right next step, whether or not it involves a paid placement.