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Assisted Living in Tampa by the Numbers
Tampa Assisted Living Communities We Work With
Each of these Tampa communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Assisted Living Costs in Tampa
Assisted living in Tampa averages $4,731 a month, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters. That is $879 below the Florida median of $5,610 (CareScout 2025). In Tampa, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa assisted living average | $4,731 | $886 |
| Florida assisted living median | $5,610 | $1,765 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Florida in-home care | $6,101 | $2,256 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Tampa
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Tampa veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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How Many Veterans Live in Tampa
About 19,465 veterans live in Tampa, and 7,933 of them are 65 or older. Across Hillsborough County, there are 86,621 veterans, 34,950 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Tampa Communities
Dementia down the road
5 of the 7 Tampa partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
4 Tampa partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Tampa community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Tampa and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Tampa
Other Florida assisted living pages within driving distance of Tampa.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Tampa Assisted Living Questions
Can a Tampa veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Tampa who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Tampa?
About $4,731 a month on average for the Tampa area, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters.
How many assisted living partners are in Tampa?
7 in Tampa, plus 209 across Florida.
Which Tampa communities also offer memory care?
5 of our 7 Tampa partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Tampa community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Tampa community.
More Care Options in Tampa
Independent living in Tampa
For Tampa veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 4 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in Tampa
Secure dementia care in Tampa, offered by 5 of our partners here.
In-home care in Tampa
Caregivers who come to the house, for Tampa veterans staying home longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Tampa? See Assisted Living in Florida or the national guide.