Many older adults choose Sun City Center for its warm weather, active retirement community and convenient access to services geared toward seniors. For those who want to stay in their own homes as they age, the area offers a number of resources that can help with everyday needs – like transportation programs, meal services, Medicare counseling and more.
At Senior Helpers Hillsborough County, we are proud to serve seniors in Sun City Center and help families learn more about the resources available throughout the surrounding area.
Programs That Help Seniors Stay Independent
Hillsborough County Aging Services operates senior centers and provides nutrition services, caregiver resources and transportation support. Sun City Center also has organizations focused on helping seniors remain active and independent.
Popular Resources for Older Adults in Sun City Center
- Samaritan Services: Located on North Pebble Beach Boulevard in Sun City Center, Samaritan Services offers transportation to medical appointments and errands, SCC Ride for local trips and Meals on Wheels coordination.
- Medicare Counseling: Florida’s SHINE program provides free, unbiased counseling for Medicare beneficiaries and their families. Counselors can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug coverage and related insurance issues. SHINE counseling is available through Samaritan Services in Sun City Center.
- Senior Activities and Meal Programs: The nearby Ruskin Senior Center serves Hillsborough County adults age 50 and older and offers educational programs, fitness activities, computers and nutrition services. Hillsborough County provides home-delivered meals for qualifying seniors who are unable to leave home because of illness, disability or frailty.
- Transportation Assistance: Hillsborough County’s Sunshine Line offers door-to-door transportation for eligible older adults, people with disabilities and low-income residents without access to affordable transportation. Trips may include medical appointments, grocery shopping and other essential needs.
- Legal Assistance for Seniors: Florida residents age 60 and older may be able to receive help with qualifying civil legal matters through the statewide Senior Legal Helpline, which provides legal information, advice and referrals.
Making Aging in Place More Manageable
Community resources can provide valuable assistance, but many seniors eventually need more consistent help with everyday tasks. At Senior Helpers Hillsborough County, we offer personalized in-home care in Sun City Center that can change as a loved one’s needs evolve.
Our caregivers can provide companionship, transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders and hands-on personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility assistance. We also offer Alzheimer’s and dementia care through Senior Gems®, Parkinson’s care, chronic disease care, respite care and Return HOME™ transitional care following a hospital or rehabilitation stay.
Services can range from occasional assistance to daily or 24-hour care, giving families choices as circumstances change.
Finding the Right Care for Your Family
Every senior has different routines, abilities and priorities, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to aging in place. That is why our process begins with a complimentary in-home assessment to learn about your loved one’s needs and your family’s concerns.
Our proprietary LIFE Profile™ (short for Life, Independence, Function and Evaluation) helps us identify factors that can impact safety, independence, medical condition management, burden of care and quality of life. This helps our team develop a personalized care plan that allows your loved one to age in place.
If you need in-home senior care in Sun City Center, reach out to our team at (813) 677-1400 or contact us online to start exploring your options today.