In-Home Personal Care in Thonotosassa, FL

Local figures

Personal Care in Thonotosassa, FL: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2% in Hillsborough County)

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hillsborough County)

243

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

53

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Thonotosassa ZIP codes in their service area

About 360 Thonotosassa residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (13%; 8.2% in Hillsborough County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

866 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

243 of the 2,763 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Thonotosassa compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Thonotosassa	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,924	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Thonotosassa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Seffner, FL	3.4 mi	1,432	4.3%
Mango, FL	3.8 mi	1,557	5.6%
Temple Terrace, FL	4.8 mi	4,445	5.9%
East Lake-Orient Park, FL	5.1 mi	3,193	10%
Dover, FL	5.7 mi	363	3.3%
Brandon, FL	7.6 mi	17,191	7.5%

Home health agencies with aides serving Thonotosassa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Homecare	Tampa, FL	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 452-6155
Centerwell Home Health	Tampa, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 961-8446
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Sun City Center, FL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 443-5566
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	7.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	8.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911

Straight-line miles from the center of Thonotosassa. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Thonotosassa

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 30% of the $4,660 monthly median income of Thonotosassa 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Thonotosassa: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Thonotosassa?

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 30% of the $4,660 monthly median income of Thonotosassa 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.

What is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.