APD-Licensed · 24/7 Staffed · Serving Pasco County Families
Big Heart Group Home 3 is a licensed residential habilitation home at 18855 Dvorak Dr in Spring Hill — a safe, staffed, family-style home for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Pasco County. If your family is looking for long-term residential care close to home, we'd like you to see this place for yourself.
The house sits on a quiet residential street in Spring Hill, set back from the road with a clean yard and plenty of space around it. There's no commercial signage out front, no institutional look — just a well-kept home in a neighborhood of other homes. That's intentional. The people who live here deserve a place that looks and feels like where anyone else in Pasco County would live.
Inside, the layout is open and comfortable. There's a shared kitchen where meals are prepared together, a living area where residents spend their evenings, and private bedrooms where each person has their own space. The home is fully furnished, air-conditioned, and maintained to the same standard as every Big Heart location — clean, safe, and genuinely livable.
Staff are present around the clock. Not in a supervisory, clinical way — more like a household that always has someone awake and available. That's what 24/7 care looks like here: someone who knows each resident by name, knows their routine, and knows when something is off.
Big Heart Group Home 3 serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are enrolled in — or eligible for — Florida's APD iBudget Medicaid Waiver. That includes individuals with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, and other qualifying diagnoses recognized by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
This home is often the right fit when:
An aging parent in Pasco County can no longer provide full-time care at home. A young adult has finished school-based services and needs a stable living environment with ongoing support. A family member is currently in another placement that isn't working — too far, too large, or not the right match. Or a Waiver Support Coordinator is helping identify a smaller, closer-to-home option in the Spring Hill area for someone who would thrive in a more personal setting.
If you're not sure whether your family member qualifies, that's okay. Call us or have your support coordinator reach out — we can walk through eligibility together in a few minutes.
Every home promises "quality care." Here's what that actually means on a Tuesday afternoon on Dvorak Drive.
The day starts without an alarm clock. Residents wake at their own pace — some are early risers, others need a bit of encouragement. Staff help where needed: assistance with hygiene, getting dressed, or just a reminder that breakfast is ready. Mornings are calm and unhurried. Medications are administered on schedule by trained staff, and the day's plan is discussed casually over the kitchen table — not as a rigid checklist, but as a shared understanding of what's coming next.
Midday is when the house comes alive. Some residents head to day programs or appointments. Others stay home and work on personal goals with staff — maybe folding their own laundry for the first time without help, or practicing how to count change at the kitchen counter. On errand days, it might be a ride to Walmart on Mariner Blvd or a trip to the Spring Hill library. There's no pressure to fill every hour. The goal is consistency and normalcy — a rhythm that belongs to the people who live here, not one imposed on them.
Dinner is shared around the table — home-cooked, not institutional. After eating, the evening settles into whatever each person feels like doing: watching TV together, listening to music, playing a card game, or spending time alone in their room. Staff manage nighttime routines — hygiene, medications, settling in — and the house gets quiet. But it's never empty. Someone is always awake, always present. The front porch light stays on.
Close to Home for Pasco County Families
For families in Spring Hill, Hudson, New Port Richey, or Brooksville, this home means your loved one stays in the community you already know. You can visit easily, attend appointments together, and stay connected without a long drive across the Bay.
Small Enough to Know Everyone
This isn't a large facility with rotating staff and dozens of residents. It's a house. The staff know every person who lives here — their preferences, their habits, their sense of humor. That familiarity is what makes the difference between being cared for and feeling at home.
Backed by a Decade of Experience
Big Heart Group Home 3 is new to Spring Hill, but the organization behind it has operated residential habilitation homes in Tampa since 2016. The systems, the training, the standards — they've been tested over 10+ years and 120+ state inspections.
No Gaps in Staffing — Ever
Staffing is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There are no shift gaps, no "on-call only" nights. A trained, background-screened staff member is physically present at the home at all times.
Until recently, families in Pasco County looking for residential habilitation had limited options nearby. Many had to place their loved ones in Hillsborough County or further south, making regular visits difficult and creating distance at a time when closeness matters most. Big Heart Group Home 3 changes that. It gives families in Spring Hill, Hudson, New Port Richey, Wesley Chapel, Brooksville, and the surrounding Pasco County area a local option backed by an established provider.
If your family member is already enrolled in the APD iBudget Waiver and you're looking for a group home closer to where you live, we encourage you to visit in person. And if you're just beginning to explore residential habilitation as an option, we're happy to explain the process — from eligibility to enrollment to move-in. You can also review our move-in requirements and steps online.
Big Heart Group Home 3 is the newest location operated by Big Heart Group Homes, an owner-operated organization that has provided APD-licensed residential habilitation across the Tampa Bay area since 2016. With multiple homes in Hillsborough County and now a presence in Pasco County, Big Heart's approach has remained the same from day one: small homes, consistent staff, and an environment where every resident is known and valued.
The organization was named the Best Disability Services & Support Organization in Hillsborough County for 2026 by BusinessRate — a recognition earned entirely through verified Google Reviews. You can learn more about our history and team on our About Us page, or browse photos from our Tampa locations in our photo gallery.
18855 Dvorak Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34610. It's in a residential neighborhood off the main roads — quiet, safe, and accessible from anywhere in Pasco County. If you're coming from US-19 or the Suncoast Parkway, it's a short drive.
Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are enrolled in — or applying for — Florida's APD iBudget Medicaid Waiver. If you're unsure about eligibility, your Waiver Support Coordinator can help, or you can call us directly and we'll walk you through it.
Yes — 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A trained staff member is physically on-site at all times, including overnight. There are no gaps, no on-call arrangements. Someone is always there.
Absolutely. We encourage every family to visit in person before making any commitment. Call us at 813-500-2686 to set up a time. There's no pressure — just an open door.
If you're a family in Pasco County searching for a group home in Spring Hill, the best thing you can do is visit. Walk through the front door, see the rooms, meet the staff, and decide for yourself whether this feels right. We'll be here when you're ready.
Big Heart Group Home 3 · 18855 Dvorak Dr · Spring Hill, FL 34610 · APD-Licensed