Senior Resources - Hillsborough County, Florida

Introduction to Senior Resources in Hillsborough County

Finding reliable senior resources in Hillsborough County can make a significant difference for older adults and the families who care for them. Whether you live in Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Riverview, Sun City Center, Temple Terrace, or another Hillsborough County community, this guide connects you with trusted local organizations and services.

Whether you’re planning for the future, supporting an aging parent, or navigating a recent health change, these local organizations can provide valuable information, assistance, and support.

If you or a loved one is also considering assisted living, independent living, or memory care in Hillsborough County, Senior Consulting Advisors provides personalized guidance to help families explore senior living options throughout the Tampa area—at no cost to you.

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Hillsborough County Senior Resources

Aging & Disability Resources (ADRC)

  • Senior Connections Center
    • Website: seniorconnectioncenter.org
    • Phone: 1-800-963-5337
    • Services: Elder helpline, Medicare help, elder abuse prevention, caregiver resources, long-term care services unit in Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties

 

  • Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services
    • Website: hcfl.gov/departments/aging
    • Phone: 813-272-5250
    • Services: In-home services, hot meals, adult day services, referrals, active adult programs

Meals & Nutrition Programs 

  • Hillsborough County Senior Meal Services
  • Meals on Wheels Tampa
  • Feeding Tampa Bay
    • Website: feedingtampabay.org/findfood
    • Phone: 813-254-1190
    • Services: Food assistance options (mobile grocery locations, food pantries, benefits help)

 

*See Senior Centers section for more meal resources

Community Resources

  • 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares (First Contact)
    • Website firstcontact.org
    • Phone: 211
    • Services: Crisis intervention, homelessness help line, information and referrals for local health and human services

 

  • Gulf Coast JFCS
    • Website: gulfcoastjfcs.org
    • Phone: 727-479-1800
    • Services: Elder and disabled Services, affordable housing, behavioral health, children and family services, Jewish and Family Services, refugee services

Senior Transportation Services

  • Sunshine Line

 

  • HARTPlus Paratransit

Caregiver Support

  • Tampa Jewish Family Services

Veterans Resources

    • Phone: 1-844-693-5838
    • Services: Point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support

 

    • Phone: 844-757-3047
    • Services: Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA benefits process, especially related to affording senior living, healthcare, and long-term care

 

  • Tampa Vet Center
    • Website: va.gov/tampa-vet-center
    • Phone: 813-372-0400
    • Services: No-cost counseling and VA support for Veterans and families

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resources

    • Services: 24/7 helpline, support groups and resources

Senior Healthcare Resources

  • NeedyMeds
    • Website: needymeds.org
    • Phone: 800-503-6897
    • Services: Free/low-cost clinics & prescription assistance

 

  • InnovAge Florida PACE – Tampa
    • Website: innovage.com/locations/florida/tampa
    • Phone: 813-816-0378
    • Services: Primary care clinic, dental suite, physical therapy, dining rooms & social opportunities for seniors in Hillsborough, Hernando & Pasco

Senior Financial Assistance

  • Red Cross Tampa Bay

Florida Medicaid / Other Benefits

  • MyACCESS
    • Website: myaccess.myflfamilies.com
    • Phone: 850-300-4323
    • Services: Medicaid, Food assistance (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

 

  • Future Care Funding – W. Morgan Advisory
    • Website: futurecarefunding.com
    • Phone: 727-709-0175
    • Services: Medicaid planning, Veterans care, asset protection, funeral expense trust, long-term care insurance, and home care plans

Senior Centers

  • David M Barksdale Active Older Adult Center 
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  • Town ‘N Country Senior Center
    • Phone: 813-873-6336
    • Services: Senior dining, fitness, computers, and activities

Adult Day Care

  • Serenity Life Adult Day Care
    • Website: serenitylifeadcc.com
    • Phone: 813-888-1200
    • Services: Daily nutrition, social activities, exercise classes, Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Transportation and financial assistance available.

Home Health Care

Hospice & Palliative Care

  • Residential Home Health

Funeral Services

  • Dignity Memorial
    • Phone: 800-343-4464
    • Services: Funeral home, funeral planning, cremation services, cemeteries

Senior Legal Assistance

    • Phone: 1-888-895-7873
    • Services: Free civil legal advice for elders related to housing, consumer, family law, advance directives, Medicaid and Medicare, Social Security and SSI, elder abuse, and relative caregivers

 

  • Absolute Law
    • Website: absolutelaw.net
    • Phone: 239-268-4669
    • Services: Legal help with personal injury, family matter, estate planning

Senior Housing Assistance

  • Hillsborough County – Find a Homeless Shelter

 

  • Salvation Army Hillsborough County
    • Tampa Phone: 813-549-0641
    • South Hillsborough Phone: 813-450-1110
    • Services: Emergency shelter; recuperative care program; emergency financial assistance

 

  • Florida Department of Health Hillsborough County Special Needs Shelter

 

  • Tampa Housing Authority
    • Website: tampaha.org/help-center
    • Phone: 813-341-9101
    • Services: Housing assistance programs for low-income individuals and families

Looking for More Than Local Resources?

If you or a loved one is beginning to explore assisted living, memory care, or independent living in Tampa, Senior Consulting Advisors provides personalized guidance at no cost to families.

Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Resources in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County offers a variety of resources for older adults, including caregiver support, Meals on Wheels, transportation services, senior centers, veterans benefits, Alzheimer’s and dementia resources, financial assistance, and home care programs. This guide brings together trusted organizations serving seniors throughout Tampa and the surrounding Hillsborough County communities.

Seniors in Tampa have access to transportation programs, nutrition services, caregiver support, adult day care, home care, senior centers, legal assistance, veterans services, and memory care resources. Many of these organizations serve residents across all of Hillsborough County, not just the City of Tampa.

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves as a central source of information for seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. The ADRC can help connect you with long-term care resources, benefits counseling, caregiver support, transportation, and other local services. You’ll find contact information for the Hillsborough County ADRC in this guide.

Several organizations throughout Hillsborough County offer transportation assistance for older adults, including rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, senior centers, and other essential destinations. Eligibility and service areas vary by program, so it’s best to contact the transportation provider directly for details.

Eligible older adults may qualify for home-delivered meals through Meals on Wheels or other nutrition programs operating throughout Hillsborough County. Congregate dining sites and community meal programs are also available in many areas for seniors who are able to travel.

Depending on eligibility, seniors may qualify for Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, utility assistance, prescription assistance, veterans benefits, property tax exemptions, and other local or state programs. Organizations listed on this page can help determine which benefits may be available.

Many older adults successfully remain at home with support from home care, transportation, meal delivery, and caregiver assistance. However, if daily activities become difficult, falls become more frequent, memory loss progresses, or safety becomes a concern, assisted living or memory care may provide the additional support needed. Senior Consulting Advisors can help families evaluate their options at no cost.

Families can start by contacting the Hillsborough County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or exploring the local organizations listed on this page. If you’re also considering assisted living, memory care, or independent living, Senior Consulting Advisors provides free guidance to help families understand their options and connect with appropriate senior care resources.

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