Choosing adult day care in Tampa is rarely a calm, unhurried decision. Below is the grounded, Tampa-specific picture: real licensed providers, 2026 pricing, and the steps families here take. We currently track 18 licensed adult day care centers serving Tampa from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Tampa 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 adult day care means — and who it's for
Adult day care helps a family caregiver who works or needs respite during the day while their loved one gets supervision, meals, and social engagement.
How Florida regulates it: Adult day care centers in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 429, Part III, F.S. They provide daytime supervision, meals, and activities so a caregiver can work or rest, without the cost of residential placement.
In Tampa specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Tampa's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Tampa General Hospital, and how quickly you need a spot.
Tampa adult day care: by the numbers
18 licensed adult day care centers on file in Tampa; about 1,247 total licensed beds; averaging 69 beds per community; the largest at 289 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed adult day care providers in Tampa
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovage Florida Pace, LLC | Tampa | 289 beds | 9568 |
| Empath Life, LLC | Tampa | 144 beds | 9532 |
| Phyllis Busansky Adult Day Care Center | Tampa | 100 beds | 8953 |
| A Better Life Adult Day Care, Inc | Tampa | 98 beds | 9381 |
| Angeles Adult Day Care, LLC | Tampa | 85 beds | 9580 |
| Serenity Life Adult Day Care Center Inc | Tampa | 53 beds | 9347 |
| Touching Hearts Adc | Tampa | 51 beds | 9316 |
| Generations Club | Tampa | 50 beds | 9634 |
| Pura Vida Day Center LLC | Tampa | 50 beds | 9672 |
| Senior Haven Day Care Corp. | Tampa | 50 beds | 9657 |
| Eagle Adult Wellness Center LLC | Tampa | 48 beds | 9671 |
| Abuelos Adult Care # 2 Inc | Tampa | 42 beds | 9433 |
Senior care in Tampa, Hillsborough County
Tampa is the metro's urban core and Hillsborough County seat, with roughly 400,000 residents and a fast-growing 65+ population concentrated in South Tampa, Carrollwood, and New Tampa. As the region's medical hub — anchored by Tampa General and Moffitt — Tampa offers the widest range of senior care, from small residential homes in the suburbs to large CCRC-style communities.
Nearby hospitals: Tampa General Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, St. Joseph's Hospital (BayCare). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Tampa often shortlist communities a short drive from these.
Areas families ask about: Hyde Park, South Tampa, Davis Islands, Westchase, New Tampa, Carrollwood.
What adult day care costs in Tampa (2026)
Tampa pricing runs $70–$120/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): $3,500–$5,500/month
- Memory care: $4,800–$7,000/month
- In-home care: $26–$38/hour
In Tampa, 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 Tampa providers
- Current Florida AHCA licensure confirmed against the state Health Facility Finder
- Inspection and complaint history checked through AHCA's public records
- Direct conversations with current resident families where possible
- Clear, itemized pricing before any tour — no surprise fees
- Firsthand advisor walkthroughs, not just brochures
Questions to ask on a tour
- How many caregivers are on at night per resident?
- Which conditions can you not care for here?
- What's included in the base rate, and what's billed separately?
- What happens if our parent's needs increase next year?
- How long have your director and head nurse been here?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: daytime supervision, meals and snacks, activities, and some health monitoring. Typically extra: transportation and extended hours at some centers. Ask any Tampa provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Tampa
In Tampa, a non-urgent move typically takes one to two weeks end to end. After a hospital stay near Tampa General Hospital, families often need placement within a few days — line up paperwork early. A free local advisor can tell you which Tampa communities have current openings.