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407 Florida assisted living facilities that accept Medicaid

On AHCA's Medicaid assisted living waiver list, by city.

ALFs on the waiver list
407
with OSS beds
992
with Assistive Care Services
1,499
Family going over how to pay for assisted living that accepts Medicaid in Florida

What Florida Medicaid pays for in assisted living

Florida Medicaid pays for assisted living care through the long-term care part of Statewide Medicaid Managed Care. It covers services such as personal care and help with medication. It doesn't pay room and board, so rent and meals still come from your parent's own income.

Who qualifies

A Florida ALF may take adults who need help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication, but who don't need 24-hour nursing care. Before a move in, a doctor or nurse completes a health assessment on AHCA form 1823.

To have Medicaid pay for the care, your parent must be 65 or older, or 18 or older with a disability, qualify for Medicaid and need a nursing facility level of care. AHCA sets out these rules.

How to apply and the waitlist

Call your local Aging and Disability Resource Center or the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER to be screened. The Department of Elder Affairs decides whether the care need is high enough; the Department of Children and Families checks income and assets.

There's often a waitlist, so get screened early. Elder Affairs explains the steps.

ALFs on the waiver list by city

Smaller towns with waiver ALFs

Towns with one to four ALFs on the waiver list.

Optional State Supplement beds

Optional State Supplement (OSS) is a Florida cash payment that helps residents with a low income pay an ALF's rent.

992 Florida ALFs report OSS beds to AHCA.

Questions families ask about Medicaid in Florida

Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in Florida?

Yes, for care services in an ALF on the list, through SMMC long-term care.

What are the income limits for Medicaid assisted living in Florida?

The Department of Children and Families sets them; call the Elder Helpline to be screened.

Is there a waiting list for the Florida Medicaid waiver?

Yes, often. Get screened early.

Does Medicaid pay for room and board?

No. Rent and meals stay your parent's cost; OSS can help with them.

From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder, Medicaid services search.