Best Assisted Living in Valrico, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Valrico, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Vhin Cares – Pearl
AL
Brandon (Limona Improvement)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 85
Rank #749 / 890
ANo
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 40
Rank #199 / 999
Vhin Cares LLC2
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 30.6%
Rank #1 / 853
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 25
Rank #1 / 853
0.0
Facility 0.0
FL AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 853
For-Profit$0Alvin G AldosPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Vhin Cares – Bukhorn
AL
Valrico (East County Civic Group)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 85
Rank #749 / 890
B-No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #984 / 999
Vhin Cares LLC11
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 30.6%
Rank #546 / 853
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 25
Rank #412 / 853
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 0.9
Rank #742 / 853
For-Profit$1,000Alvin G AldosPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Gallery at South Tampa
AL
IL
MC
Valrico
--Yes
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 40
Rank #938 / 999
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Valrico. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Vhin Cares – Pearl

Vhin Cares – Pearl is a family-owned and operated assisted living community in Brandon, FL, offering assistance with daily living activities. The community’s compassionate, home-like setting ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. With home-cooked meals, housekeeping, and regular safety checks, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents also receive the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences with a low resident-to-caregiver ratio and personalized care plans.

Low-impact exercises, social events, and recreational activities encourage residents to explore hobbies and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around safely in accessible amenities and secure rooms. Situated along West Brandon Boulevard, near restaurants, shops, and public transportation, the community guarantees quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Florida, this assisted living community ensures older adults are well-cared for.

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Overview of Vhin Cares – Bukhorn

Vhin Cares, Bukhorn provides assisted living in Valrico, FL. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while living in a residential setting.

There are six beds. The smaller scale may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Residents can choose private rooms or semi-private rooms, with the latter accommodating someone who prefers to share a room. Payment options include insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.

Alvin G Aldos serves as administrator, and Vhin Cares operates the community.

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Overview of Gallery at South Tampa

Gallery at South Tampa offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Valrico, Florida. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Therapy is provided at the community, so residents can receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. Scheduled outings and transportation also provide access to organized activities beyond the community. There are several ways to spend time outdoors or focus on personal care, including a wellness program, pool, salon or spa, and an outdoor entertainment area with grills.

Restaurant style dining uses locally sourced, fresh ingredients and includes dietary accommodations, allowing residents with special diets to receive meals suited to their needs. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living there. Move in services can support the transition, and washers and dryers within the apartments give residents access to laundry at home.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Valrico at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 24/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Valrico, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 6The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Valrico, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Valrico, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Valrico, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Valrico, FL is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Valrico, FL?

Assisted living in Valrico, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Valrico, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Valrico, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.