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Florida Department of Elder Affairs

CARES Program

4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

Distance: 5 Miles

(800) 963-5337

Website

https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/statewide-medicaid-managed-care/long-term-care-program

Service Details

Service Description

Determines medical eligibility or level of care for home and community-based Medicaid waiver programs and nursing home services.

Eligibility

Florida residents seeking Medicaid assistance for nursing facilities or community-based long-term care services that meet both medical and financial eligibility requirements.

Application Instructions

Call the Elder Hotline at (800) 963-5337 or visit the website at https://elderaffairs.org/resource-directory/aging-and-disability-resource-centers-adrcs/ to locate an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for an assessment.

Required Documents: Call for details

Fees

No fee.

Area Served

State of Florida

Websites

Last Update

2/14/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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