How to Apply for Hillsborough Senior In-Home Services
Request a case-management assessment for personal care, homemaking, respite, meals, supplies, companionship, or emergency-alert help.
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Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337 or Hillsborough Aging Services at 813-272-5250 to complete an application by phone.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
See in-home services and feesWhat to have ready
- Age, address, living arrangement, and emergency contact
- Unsafe daily tasks and recent changes
- Current caregivers and times without help
- Income information requested for the sliding-scale program
Words you can use
“I need an in-home services assessment for a Hillsborough resident over 60. The unsafe daily tasks are [list]. Please screen for personal care, homemaking, respite, meals, supplies, and emergency-alert support.”
Steps in order
- 1
Describe function rather than only diagnoses.
- 2
Complete the phone application and keep the date.
- 3
Ask how priority, fees, and the home visit work.
- 4
Request reassessment after a major decline or caregiver loss.
If the first answer is no or wait
Ask which separate meal, respite, transportation, or Medicaid route can start while in-home services are pending.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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