Florida Nursing Homes
Florida residents, seniors, and families seeking nursing homes and long-term care facilities have no shortage of options, with centers located across the state. Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities may be the right option for senior care if an individual needs frequent access to a doctor, or if home care is no longer the right fit. Unlike treatment offered in a hospital, these facilities are designed for longer-term residents. Each facility varies in care offered, staff-patient interaction. medical professionals on-staff, but nursing homes across the state consistently offer 24-hour supervision, nutritional meals, and quality medical care.
Medicare and Medicaid Services
While Medicare will not cover the cost of long-term care in a nursing home, it may cover the cost of care for a brief period of time or may require the resident to provide a copay. Under extenuating circumstances, the nursing home may accept Medicaid as a form of payment, even if the resident was not originally eligible for Medicaid. Individuals with concerns on how Medicare or Medicaid may impact their ability to pay for a nursing home should contact the facility directly.
Finding the Right Nursing Home
Florida offers its residents extensive information on any nursing home or care facility. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) publishes its inspection ratings for each facility across the state online, so interested seniors and families can review past performance when considering their options. Individuals considering the change to a nursing home should research visitor policies to see firsthand what care looks like for residents in the facility. Many of Florida's facilities offer tours to people considering moving themselves or their loved ones. Visiting in-person also allows prospective residents to interact with staff members in the facility, including potential medical specialists to meet their individual care needs.