Residential care
Austin Group Inc. (The)
Residential care in Lutz, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1011 VAN DYKE ROAD |
| City | Lutz |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 33548-4719 |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Phone | 813-948-6184 |
| Website | http://www.sweetwatermanor.com |
| License number | 8855 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility (ALF) — Florida license, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, Personal care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. |
Austin Group Inc. (The) is in 1011 VAN DYKE ROAD, Lutz, FL 33548-4719. Phone: 813-948-6184. It holds Florida ALF license 8855 (status LICENSED, licensed capacity 12 beds), issued by the Agency for Health Care Administration. AHCA's comparison data records 0 complaints and 15 survey deficiencies on its file (checked 2026-11-01).
The Austin is an assisted living home in the Lutz area run by Sweetwater Manor, a family-owned group that has served Tampa families since 1994. The operator's website says The Austin opened in 1996 and has antique furnishings and a Victorian feel. It says its homes are kept small on purpose, with personal care built on real relationships so residents feel comfortable and at home.
More about this provider
| The Austin in Lutz is one of three family-owned Sweetwater Manor assisted living homes in the Tampa area, described by the operator as an intimate home focused on personal care and real relationships. | |
| Services and programs | On the operator Sweetwater Manor's site, The Austin (Austin House) in the Lutz area is described as the family's second home, founded in 1996, with antique furnishings and Victorian charm. The site states its homes provide an intentionally intimate environment focused on personal care built on real relationships, so residents feel comfortable, supported, and truly at home. |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone as published on the operator site: (813) 294-9778. No address, email, or visiting hours for the Lutz home are published in the page text read. |
| Website | http://www.sweetwatermanor.com |
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Common questions about Austin Group Inc. (The)
Where is Austin Group Inc. (The) located?
Austin Group Inc. (The) is at 1011 VAN DYKE ROAD, Lutz, Florida 33548-4719.
What care and services does Austin Group Inc. (The) offer?
Austin Group Inc. (The) offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, Personal care.
How do I contact Austin Group Inc. (The)?
Call Austin Group Inc. (The) at 813-948-6184.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.