In-Home Hospice Support in Sun City Center, FL
A private caregiver alongside the hospice team: extra hours of comfort, personal care and company at home, and rest for the family. Post what you need in Sun City Center for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Hospice Support in Sun City Center, FL: the local picture
Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Sun City Center ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC in Brandon (14 mi) and Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro in Tampa (19 mi).
5,006 Sun City Center residents 65 or older live alone (26% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
Sun City Center compared with Hillsborough County and Florida
| Census figure | Sun City Center | Hillsborough County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 10% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 35% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7% | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 58% | 15% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.0% | 14% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $67,175 | $55,570 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sun City Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimauma, FL | 3.8 mi | 999 | 9.7% |
| Ruskin, FL | 4.1 mi | 3,324 | 21% |
| Apollo Beach, FL | 4.4 mi | 5,964 | 12% |
| Balm, FL | 4.9 mi | 306 | 10% |
| Gibsonton, FL | 7.9 mi | 1,574 | 17% |
| Riverview, FL | 8.2 mi | 12,753 | 22% |
Hospices serving Sun City Center
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC | Brandon, FL | 14 mi | (813) 561-7300 |
| Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro | Tampa, FL | 19 mi | (813) 607-2630 |
| Affinity Care Of Hillsborough LLC | Tampa, FL | 20 mi | (813) 535-7711 |
| Lifepath Hospice | Temple Terrace, FL | 22 mi | (813) 877-2200 |
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C | Clearwater, FL | 31 mi | (727) 270-9800 |
| Suncoast Hospice | Palm Harbor, FL | 34 mi | (727) 467-7423 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sun City Center. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for hospice support can help with
- Comfort, company and a calm presence
- Gentle personal care and repositioning
- Small meals and fluids as the person wants
- Telling the hospice nurse about changes
What hospice support costs in Sun City Center
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,598 monthly median income of Sun City Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support
Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.
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Hospice Support in Sun City Center: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in Sun City Center?
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,598 monthly median income of Sun City Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?
Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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