Trusted caregivers, clear Florida Medicaid guidance and flexible private-pay care for DeSoto County families, coordinated by Cottage's Florida care team.
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Cottage Home Care helps seniors and adults with disabilities across DeSoto County stay safely and comfortably in their own homes rather than moving to a nursing facility. In a rural, close-knit corner of Southwest Florida — from the historic downtown of Arcadia out to the ranch and citrus country along the Peace River — remaining at home surrounded by family and familiar surroundings matters, and our services cover personal care like bathing, dressing and mobility, companion care, homemaking, Alzheimer's and dementia memory care, and 24-hour or live-in support.
From your very first phone call, our Florida care team walks you through Florida Medicaid — the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program (SMMC-LTC), a statewide benefit that reaches DeSoto County families just as it does the rest of the state. We explain how it works, check whether you likely qualify and handle the paperwork for you at no cost. In many cases, a qualified family member or friend can even be hired and paid to provide the care. Every caregiver we coordinate is trained and thoroughly background-screened.
Prefer not to wait on an eligibility determination? Our private-pay care can begin quickly — often within about 24 hours — with flexible hourly, overnight and live-in schedules built entirely around your family's routine and your loved one's needs.
Proudly serving Arcadia, Fort Ogden, Nocatee, Lake Suzy, Brownville, Pine Level and communities throughout DeSoto County.
Cities we serve in DeSoto County
Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care program is statewide, so DeSoto County families in Arcadia, Fort Ogden, Nocatee and the surrounding communities can access in-home care through it. Cottage's Florida team coordinates that care from start to finish — no need to travel to a big-city agency.
We guide DeSoto County families through SMMC Long-Term Care eligibility and file the paperwork for you free of charge, so qualifying seniors receive in-home care at little to no out-of-pocket expense.
In many DeSoto County households the person who already provides care is a family member. Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options can let a qualified relative or friend be hired and paid as the caregiver — we confirm eligibility and manage enrollment.
No Medicaid application and no eligibility wait — private-pay care for DeSoto County families can begin in as little as 24 hours, on the hourly, overnight or live-in schedule you choose.
Whether you qualify for Florida Medicaid or prefer to start privately, Cottage makes South Florida home care simple — and we’ll help you find the right fit in one free call.
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care — Long-Term Care (SMMC-LTC)
For eligible seniors, Florida Medicaid covers in-home care at no cost — and in many cases a family member can be hired and paid to provide it.
Flexible care with no Medicaid paperwork or waiting
Choose exactly the schedule you need — a few hours a week, overnights, or full live-in care — and we match a trusted caregiver right away.
Not sure which path is right for your family? We’ll walk you through both — free, with no obligation.
Ready to find the right care for your family?
From everyday personal care to specialized memory support, our South Florida caregivers deliver personalized care at home — through Florida Medicaid or private pay, we’ll help you find the right fit.
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and everyday mobility support.
Companionship, supervision, errands, and genuine emotional support.
Specialized, patient memory care delivered in familiar surroundings.
Light housekeeping, laundry, and home-cooked meal preparation.
Around-the-clock and live-in care for higher-need routines.
Free help with SMMC-LTC eligibility, or flexible private-pay plans.
Real reviews from the families we care for across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.
Cottage made it so easy to arrange care for my mother. Our caregiver treats her like family, and I finally have peace of mind knowing she is safe at home.
From the first call, the team was warm and organized. They matched us with a caregiver quickly and the care has been outstanding every single day.
After my husband’s surgery we needed help fast. Cottage handled everything and the caregivers were compassionate, punctual, and truly skilled.
Being able to be paid to care for my dad through the Medicaid program changed everything for our family. Cottage walked us through every step.
The team went above and beyond to make sure I understood every option. Patient, kind, and genuinely caring — five stars without hesitation.
Cottage made it so easy to arrange care for my mother. Our caregiver treats her like family, and I finally have peace of mind knowing she is safe at home.
From the first call, the team was warm and organized. They matched us with a caregiver quickly and the care has been outstanding every single day.
After my husband’s surgery we needed help fast. Cottage handled everything and the caregivers were compassionate, punctual, and truly skilled.
Being able to be paid to care for my dad through the Medicaid program changed everything for our family. Cottage walked us through every step.
The team went above and beyond to make sure I understood every option. Patient, kind, and genuinely caring — five stars without hesitation.
Quick answers about Florida Medicaid, private pay, and getting started with in-home care in DeSoto County.
Yes. Cottage's Florida care team coordinates in-home care throughout DeSoto County — including Arcadia, Fort Ogden, Nocatee, Lake Suzy, Brownville and the county's smaller rural communities. Call (786) 899-4673 and we'll confirm coverage for your area.
Stop by, call, or send us a message. Our local team is here to answer your questions and help you get started.
