Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough Care Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital

3001 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Main Hospital 8 East, Tampa, FL 33607
4.3 miles from city center
Description

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough Care Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital is a warm and nurturing community in Tampa, FL, dedicated to helping residents enjoy a comfortable end-of-life journey. As a member of the non-profit care network–Empath Health, this community boasts almost a century of combined experience with Tidewell Hospice, guaranteeing residents quality care based on a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise. Through their excellent hospice and palliative care, they aim to give residents the comfort they need in terms of physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of their lives.

Their kind and reliable team is available 24/7 to help residents manage their pain, symptoms, and stress levels during their difficult times. They focus on helping residents live out their final years in peace and dignity while helping their families prepare for the inevitable through their compassionate grief support. At Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough Care Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital, they aim to make the vulnerable process of end-of-life an opportunity for residents to spend their precious final moments surrounded by the warmth of the people they love and as a celebration of the life they lived.

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Housing Options Private Rooms
Building Type Mid-rise

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Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Florida CCE
  • General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
  • General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
  • Asset Limits: ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
  • FL Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
  • Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Florida Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
  • Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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