Non-Medical Home Care
Private Home Care & Private Duty Home Care in South Florida
Private home care is privately arranged, one-on-one care delivered in the client's own home. Focus Family Care provides private home care and private duty home care across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, matching each client with a dedicated caregiver under registered-nurse supervision.
What Private Home Care Includes
One-on-One Caregiver
A dedicated caregiver is matched to the client, not rotated from a pool.
Personal Care
Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
Companionship
Conversation, activities, meals, and errands that ease isolation.
Flexible Hours
From a few private-pay hours a week up to full 24-hour coverage.
Medication Reminders
Caregivers keep the client on schedule under nurse oversight.
Nurse-Supervised Plan
A registered nurse writes and adjusts the private care plan.
Quick Answer
Private home care (also called private duty home care) is one-on-one, privately arranged caregiving in the client's own home, paid through private funds, long-term care insurance, or Medicaid. It covers personal care, companionship, and around-the-clock support without moving to a facility. In South Florida, private home care runs about $28–$35 per hour, and Focus Family Care also accepts Florida Medicaid and long-term care insurance to lower that cost.
Key Takeaways
- Private home care (private duty home care) is **one-on-one care in the client's own home**, not a facility and not rotating pooled shifts.
- It is most often **privately paid**, but Focus Family Care also bills **Florida Medicaid and long-term care insurance** to reduce the cost.
- Private home care covers **personal care, companion care, live-in, and 24-hour care**, one dedicated caregiver matched to the client.
- Need a licensed nurse instead of an aide? Focus Family Care also provides private duty nursing.
- Every caregiver passes a **Level 2 background screening**, works under a **registered nurse**, and speaks English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole.
What Is Private Home Care?
Private home care is one-on-one caregiving arranged directly by a family and delivered in the client's own home. It is often called private duty home care, and it differs from facility care because a single dedicated caregiver focuses on one client rather than a floor of residents.
Focus Family Care provides private home care through screened caregivers and home health aides, supervised by a registered nurse. Families choose the schedule, from a few hours a week to 24-hour home care, and the same caregiver returns each visit for consistency.
Private Duty Home Care vs. Agency Shift Care
Private duty home care assigns one consistent caregiver to one client, while traditional agency care may send a different caregiver each shift. Focus Family Care delivers private duty home care with a matched, dedicated caregiver, so the client sees a familiar face and the caregiver learns the client's routine and preferences.
What Private Home Care Costs and How Families Pay
Private home care in South Florida costs about $28 to $35 per hour when paid privately. Many families lower that cost because Focus Family Care also accepts Florida Medicaid and long-term care insurance and verifies benefits for free before care begins.
| Payment source | What it covers | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Private pay | Any service, any schedule, no eligibility rules | $28–$35 per hour |
| Long-term care insurance | In-home care once the policy benefit triggers | Often $0 after benefit |
| Florida Medicaid (LTC plans) | Personal care and aide support for eligible members | $0 for eligible members |
| VA benefits | In-home care for eligible veterans | $0 for eligible veterans |
Private Home Care for Seniors and Adults of Every Age
Private home care serves seniors who want to age in place and adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Focus Family Care matches private in-home care to the client's needs, from personal care and companion care to live-in care and skilled nursing when medical support is required. Families paying privately can also review payment options.
Areas Focus Family Care Serves for Private Home Care
Focus Family Care provides private home 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 private home care?
Private home care, or private duty home care, is one-on-one caregiving arranged by a family and delivered in the client's own home. Focus Family Care assigns a dedicated, nurse-supervised caregiver rather than rotating staff.
What is the difference between private duty home care and home health care?
Private duty home care is ongoing personal and companion care that a family arranges directly, often privately paid. Home health care is physician-ordered skilled care. Focus Family Care provides both and can combine them in one plan.
How much does private home care cost in South Florida?
Private home care costs about $28 to $35 per hour when paid privately in South Florida. Focus Family Care also accepts Florida Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which lowers the out-of-pocket cost for eligible clients.
Does insurance pay for private home care?
Long-term care insurance and Florida Medicaid pay for private home care for eligible clients, and VA benefits cover eligible veterans. Focus Family Care verifies coverage for free before care begins.
Can I hire a private caregiver through Focus Family Care?
Yes. Focus Family Care matches families with a screened, dedicated private caregiver under registered-nurse supervision, so you get consistent one-on-one care without hiring and managing a caregiver yourself.
Request Home Health Care Today
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