Non-Medical Home Care
Long-Term Care at Home in South Florida
Long-term care at home is ongoing daily support that lets a client remain at home instead of entering a facility. Focus Family Care provides long-term care across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.
What Long-Term Care at Home Includes
Ongoing Personal Care
Caregivers provide consistent help with bathing, dressing, and mobility.
Flexible Hours
Care scales from a few hours a day to full 24-hour coverage as needs grow.
Medication Reminders
Caregivers keep the client on schedule under nurse oversight.
Meals & Housekeeping
Caregivers prepare meals and keep the home clean and safe.
Chronic-Condition Support
Caregivers support daily management of long-term health conditions.
Nurse-Supervised Plan
A registered nurse writes and adjusts the care plan over time.
Quick Answer
Long-term care at home is ongoing, extended caregiving that supports a person with chronic needs in their own home instead of a nursing facility. It can range from a few hours a day to 24-hour coverage, and long-term care insurance and Florida Medicaid help pay for it. Focus Family Care coordinates the plan under registered-nurse supervision.
Key Takeaways
- Long-term care at home is an **alternative to a nursing facility** for people with ongoing needs.
- Coverage scales from a few hours a day up to 24-hour home care.
- **Long-term care insurance and Florida Medicaid** help pay for it.
- A registered nurse supervises the plan and adjusts it as needs change.
What Is Long-Term Care at Home?
Long-term care at home is extended, ongoing caregiving for a person with chronic health needs who wants to stay in their own home rather than move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Focus Family Care provides long-term care that grows with the client, from a few hours a day to around-the-clock support.
How Families Pay for Long-Term Care at Home
Families pay for long-term care at home through long-term care insurance, Florida Medicaid, VA benefits, and private funds. Focus Family Care accepts Florida Medicaid and long-term care insurance, verifies coverage for free, and handles the claim paperwork so families can focus on care.
Areas Focus Family Care Serves for Long-Term Care
Focus Family Care provides long-term care across five South Florida counties. Focus Family Care serves Palm Beach County, including West Palm Beach and Boca Raton. Focus Family Care serves Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. Focus Family Care serves Miami-Dade County, including Miami and Hialeah. Focus Family Care also serves Martin County and St. Lucie County across the Treasure Coast.
How We Know This
Focus Family Care is a Florida-licensed home health agency and nurse registry (License NR #30211928, HHA #299995403) accredited by ACHC. Guidance on this page is reviewed by the agency's Director of Nursing, and coverage details are verified with each family's insurance before care begins.
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Insurance & Payment
We Accept Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay, and 100+ Insurance Plans
Focus Family Care accepts Medicare, Florida Medicaid, private pay, and more than 100 private insurance plans, including most long-term care policies. We verify your coverage at no charge before the first visit.
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (561) 693-1311 for free insurance verification, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is long-term care at home?
Long-term care at home is ongoing daily support that lets a person with chronic needs remain at home instead of entering a nursing facility. Focus Family Care scales it from a few hours a day to 24-hour care.
Does long-term care insurance cover home care?
Yes. Most long-term care insurance policies cover in-home care when the policyholder meets the benefit trigger. Focus Family Care bills long-term care insurance and handles the documentation.
Is home care cheaper than a nursing home?
For many families, long-term care at home costs the same as or less than a nursing facility, while keeping the person in familiar surroundings. Focus Family Care provides a free cost comparison.
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