Trusted caregivers, Florida Medicaid guidance and flexible private-pay care for Franklin County families along the Forgotten Coast — coordinated by Cottage's Florida care team.
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Cottage Home Care Services helps seniors and adults with disabilities across Franklin County stay safely in their own homes — from the fishing docks of Apalachicola and Eastpoint to the quiet streets of Carrabelle and the barrier-island cottages of St. George Island. For families on the Forgotten Coast, staying home near the bay and the people you know almost always beats moving to a nursing home or assisted-living facility miles away, and our care makes that possible with help around bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders and everyday companionship.
From your very first call, Cottage's Florida care team walks you through Florida Medicaid — the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program (SMMC-LTC) — a statewide benefit that reaches Franklin County residents even though our offices sit in South Florida. We review your situation, explain what you may qualify for, and file the paperwork for you at no cost. In many cases, Florida's participant-directed options let a qualified family member or friend be hired and paid to provide the care, so a spouse, adult child or trusted neighbor can be the caregiver. Every caregiver we coordinate is trained and background-screened.
If you would rather not wait on an eligibility decision, our private-pay care can begin fast — often within about 24 hours — with flexible hourly, overnight and live-in schedules built entirely around your household and the rhythm of coastal life.
Serving Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, St. George Island, Lanark Village, Alligator Point and communities throughout Franklin County.
Cities we serve in Franklin County
You do not need a care company down the street to get help in Franklin County. Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care program is statewide, so families in Apalachicola, Carrabelle and Eastpoint can access Cottage-coordinated in-home care funded through Florida Medicaid, with everything organized by our Florida care team.
The SMMC-LTC application can feel overwhelming, especially in a rural county where offices are far apart. We confirm eligibility for Franklin County residents and file the paperwork for free, so qualifying seniors receive care at little to no out-of-pocket cost.
In many Franklin County households the best caregiver already lives there. Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options can let a qualified family member or friend be hired and paid to provide care — we confirm eligibility and handle the enrollment so a daughter in Eastpoint or a neighbor on St. George Island can step in.
No Medicaid application and no eligibility wait. For families in Apalachicola, Lanark Village or anywhere across the county, private-pay care 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 Franklin County.
Yes. Cottage's Florida care team coordinates in-home care across all of Franklin County — including Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, St. George Island, Lanark Village and Alligator Point. We do not have a local office on the coast; care is organized by our Florida team and delivered in your home. Call us and we will confirm coverage for your community.
Stop by, call, or send us a message. Our local team is here to answer your questions and help you get started.
