Trusted, background-screened caregivers, honest Florida Medicaid guidance, and flexible private-pay care for Hamilton County families — all coordinated by Cottage's Florida care team.
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Cottage Home Care Services helps seniors and adults with disabilities across Hamilton County stay right where they feel most themselves — in their own homes along the Suwannee River, from the county seat in Jasper to the small towns of Jennings and White Springs. For many families, the choice comes down to whether a loved one has to leave this close-knit, rural corner of North Central Florida for a nursing facility, or whether the right support can come to them. Our caregivers help with the everyday things that make staying home possible: bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility, companionship, light housekeeping, laundry and home-cooked meals, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and around-the-clock or live-in support.
From your very first call, our Florida care team walks Hamilton County families through Florida Medicaid — specifically the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program (SMMC-LTC), a statewide benefit that reaches every community in the county. We explain what it covers, help you gather paperwork, and guide you through eligibility at no cost. One thing many families don't realize: through Florida's participant-directed options, a qualified family member or trusted friend can often be hired and paid to provide the care. Every Cottage caregiver is trained and background-screened, whether they come from our team or your own family.
If you'd rather not wait on an eligibility determination, private pay is a straightforward alternative. You choose the schedule — a few hours a week, overnight coverage, or full-time live-in help — and because there's no application process, care in Hamilton County can typically begin in about 24 hours. It's a flexible way to get support in place quickly, whether you need a short-term hand after a hospital stay or ongoing daily care.
Cottage Home Care Services proudly supports families in Jasper, Jennings, White Springs, Belmont, Bellville, Benton, and the rural communities throughout Hamilton County.
Cities we serve in Hamilton County
Cottage's offices are in South Florida, but Florida's SMMC-LTC program is statewide — which means Hamilton County families qualify for and receive the same in-home care benefit as anyone else in the state. We coordinate care remotely through our Florida team and place trained, screened caregivers with families in Jasper, Jennings, White Springs and the surrounding communities. You never have to drive to us; the care comes to your door.
The SMMC-LTC application can feel overwhelming, especially in a rural county where in-person help is scarce. Our team handles it for you — reviewing eligibility, organizing documentation, and explaining each step by phone at no charge. There's no cost to find out whether you qualify, and for those who do, in-home care in Hamilton County comes at little to no out-of-pocket expense.
In tight-knit Hamilton County towns, care often already comes from a daughter, spouse, or longtime neighbor. Through Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options, that person can frequently be hired and paid as the official caregiver. We help families set this up so the person your loved one trusts most can keep providing care — now with training, support, and a paycheck.
When you can't wait on paperwork, private-pay care skips the eligibility line entirely. Families anywhere in Hamilton County — from White Springs near the Suwannee River to Jennings up by the Georgia line — can arrange hourly, overnight, or live-in care and typically have a caregiver in the home within about 24 hours. You set the schedule and adjust it as needs change.
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 Hamilton County.
Yes. We coordinate in-home care throughout Hamilton County — including Jasper, Jennings, White Springs, and the smaller communities like Belmont, Bellville, and Benton. Cottage's offices are in South Florida, but because Florida Medicaid's SMMC-LTC program is statewide, we place caregivers with families across the entire county. Everything is arranged by phone through our Florida care team.
Stop by, call, or send us a message. Our local team is here to answer your questions and help you get started.
