Visiting Angels in Sun City Center, FL

Pros

• Visiting Angels consistently provides reliable caregivers, even on short notice.
• The staff are wonderful and truly treat clients like family.
• Carla is very caring and cheery.
• Teresa is a doll, and her communication is excellent.
• The owner Debbie is hardworking, caring, and devoted to her clients and caregivers.
• Visiting Angels is a premiere at-home care service with compassionate staff who go the extra mile.
• The caregivers have become like family to the clients.
• The Sun City Center office is top-notch and highly responsive, with 24/7 availability.
• Andrea provides exceptional service and empathetic care.

Cons

• The reviewer notes that the last caregiver could not lift the mother from the floor after she fell.
• They have lost confidence in the service because the mother has ended up on the floor on several occasions.
• They have had to take care of her themselves 24/7 to prevent injury.
• They feel the caregivers lack the strength or training to handle her safely.
• They wish the company could provide someone with the necessary strength and ability to manage her safely.

Review

Visiting Angels in Sun City Center is best suited for families that want in-home, non-medical support that allows a loved one to stay comfortably at home while receiving dependable daily assistance, companionship, and practical help with routines. This location shines for seniors who need help with light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal preparation, errands, and transportation to appointments, yet do not require intensive skilled nursing services. The program is especially favorable for families seeking a highly responsive, person-centered service with a strong sense of continuity: caregivers who feel like part of the household and a local office where management is accessible around the clock. For seniors who prize consistency, predictable scheduling, and a supportive, family-like caregiving presence, this option is a compelling fit.

Those who should consider alternatives are families facing high-acuity needs or mobility challenges that demand frequent lifting, transfers, or advanced medical tasks. The reviews reveal a concrete caution: a caregiver who was unable to lift a client from the floor and the resulting safety risk. That kind incident, while not universal, signals that for loved ones with significant fall risk or requiring substantial physical assistance, a more medically oriented service may be necessary. Additionally, if a household requires round-the-clock clinical oversight, continuous hands-on nursing care, or a facility-based environment with built-in medical staffing, a licensed home health agency or a skilled nursing setting could be a more appropriate match. In short, heavy lifting, complex wound care, or high fall risk points toward exploring alternatives or demanding rigorous caregiver criteria.

The strongest positives center on the human side of care. Clients repeatedly describe caregivers as reliable, compassionate, and genuinely “like family,” delivering not just help with tasks but warmth, companionship, and steady presence. The office leadership emerges as a standout strength: a local owner-driven operation that emphasizes personal accountability, accessible communication, and proactive problem-solving. The 24/7 phone availability, often answered by the owner, sits at the heart of dependable support, allowing families to secure help quickly, arrange last-minute coverage, and receive timely updates. Comments about caregivers going the extra mile, assisting with errands, shopping, or staying with a loved one through emergencies, underscore a practical, relationship-driven model that reduces loneliness and maintains dignity.

Those positive traits, however, must be measured against the safety concern noted above and the shared expectation of ongoing capability in physical handling. The ability to quickly mobilize compassionate support is a clear offset to most daily-life challenges, but a single lapse in lifting capability exposes a nontrivial risk for heavier or more frail residents. The overarching picture is that Visiting Angels delivers remarkable warmth, reliability, and communication, and it excels when care plans emphasize daily living support, companionship, and routine management. Yet families should actively verify each caregiver’s physical capability and ensure a solid plan is in place for lifting, transfers, and mobility assistance before committing long term.

To turn these strengths into a confident choice, prospective clients should approach the engagement with a practical checklist. Request a candid assessment of lifting and transfer abilities for the specific loved one, and ask how the agency matches caregivers to mobility needs. Insist on a clear plan for backup coverage and continuity, what happens if a preferred caregiver is unavailable, and how quickly can replacements be arranged? Seek detailed explanations of medication management, housekeeping scope, meal preparation, and transportation coordination, including responsiveness to emergencies. Demand insight into how caregivers are trained, supervised, and paired with families, and inquire about the process for addressing any dissatisfaction with a caregiver fit. Finally, insist on a defined trial period and alignment of expectations with the owner-operated leadership that is praised in reviews.

In sum, Visiting Angels in Sun City Center stands out as a pragmatic, compassionate solution for families seeking dependable in-home support that preserves independence and daily rhythms. The program’s core strength lies in caring, consistent personnel and an unusually responsive administrative backbone that keeps families informed and comforted. For most households with moderate needs and a priority on staying at home, the combination of warmth, reliability, and 24/7 access makes this a top contender. Yet for loved ones who require substantial lifting or complex clinical tasks, it is essential to verify capabilities, secure a robust mobility plan, and potentially explore alternatives that deliver stronger in-home nursing or medical oversight. With due diligence, clear caregiver lifting criteria, defined backup coverage, and a willingness to align with an owner-led team, Visiting Angels can offer a stable, family-like caregiving environment that truly supports aging in place.

Physicians

• Jsa Medical Group (0.2 miles)
• Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA (0.4 miles)
• Sunhill Medical Center (0.5 miles)
• Marquez Medical Clinic (1.1 miles)
• Troxler Thomas C DDS (1.1 miles)
• Suncoast Community Health Centers (1.4 miles)
• Tampa Bay Family Physicians (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

• Winn-Dixie (1.1 miles)
• Sun Rx (1.2 miles)
• Sunrise Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
• Walgreens (1.3 miles)
• Winn-Dixie (3.6 miles)
• Winn-Dixie (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

• McDonald's (1.2 miles)
• Beef 'o' Brady's (5.7 miles)
• McDonald's (6.2 miles)
• Chick-Fil-A (6.3 miles)
• Mandola's Italian Kitchen (6.6 miles)
• Zaxby's (9.5 miles)
• McDonald's (10.3 miles)

Parks

• Apollo Beach Skate Park (4.4 miles)
• Sterling Ranch Park (13.5 miles)
• Ballast Point Park (13.9 miles)

Hospitals

• St Joseph's Hospital-South (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

• South Bay Church (5.8 miles)
• Fishhawk Fellowship Church (13.1 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (6.1 miles)
• Starbucks (12.9 miles)
• Starbucks (12.9 miles)
• Foxtail Coffee Bb Riverview (13.9 miles)
• Starbucks (14 miles)
• Starbucks (14.7 miles)
• Starbucks (14.8 miles)

Transportation

• Macdill Air Force Base (MCF) (12.2 miles)

Theaters

• Xscape Theatres Riverview 14 (12.6 miles)