Trusted, background-screened caregivers, clear Florida Medicaid guidance, and flexible private-pay care for Highlands County families, all coordinated by Cottage's Florida care team.
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From the lakeside neighborhoods of Sebring to the caladium fields around Lake Placid, Cottage Home Care helps Highlands County seniors and adults with disabilities stay right where they are most comfortable: at home. For many families here in Central Florida's Heartland, the choice comes down to a nursing home or the familiar comfort of one's own front porch, and we exist to make staying home a safe, realistic option. Our caregivers assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, along with companionship, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and around-the-clock live-in support.
From your very first call, our Florida care team walks you through Florida Medicaid, specifically the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program (SMMC-LTC), a statewide benefit that reaches Highlands County families just as it does everywhere in Florida. We explain what you may qualify for, help gather the paperwork, and answer your questions in plain language. In many cases, a qualified family member or trusted friend can even be hired and paid to provide the care, thanks to Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options. Every caregiver we coordinate is trained and thoroughly background-screened before ever stepping through your door.
If you would rather not wait on an eligibility determination, our private-pay option lets care begin quickly, often within about 24 hours. You choose the schedule that fits your family, whether that is a few hours a week, overnight coverage, or full live-in care, with no eligibility process to complete first. Whichever path fits your situation, Cottage makes it simple to get dependable help in your Highlands County home.
Cottage Home Care proudly serves families throughout Highlands County, including Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid, Sun 'n Lake, Placid Lakes, Lorida, and Venus.
Cities we serve in Highlands County
Florida's SMMC-LTC program is a statewide long-term care benefit, which means Highlands County families qualify for the same in-home support available across the state. You do not need a care agency with a storefront on US 27 to access it. Cottage coordinates your care remotely through our Florida team, serving Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid, and the surrounding Heartland communities without a gap in quality or attention.
Sorting out Medicaid can feel overwhelming, especially when you are also caring for a loved one in Sebring or Avon Park. Our Florida care team provides free eligibility screening and paperwork help, guiding you through SMMC-LTC step by step. For those who qualify, this typically means little to no out-of-pocket cost for in-home care, and there is never a charge for us to check whether you are eligible.
Highlands County is a close-knit place where families often want to care for their own. Through Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options, a qualified son, daughter, spouse, or trusted friend can frequently be hired and paid to provide that care. We help Lake Placid, Lorida, and Venus families understand whether this option fits, so the person your loved one already trusts can keep them safe at home.
When you cannot wait for an eligibility decision, our private-pay option can have a caregiver in your Highlands County home in about 24 hours. Choose hourly visits, overnight support, or live-in care, and adjust the schedule as needs change, whether you are near Highlands Hammock State Park or out toward Sun 'n Lake. No eligibility wait, no long-term contract to get started.
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 Highlands County.
Yes. We coordinate in-home care throughout Highlands County, from the county seat of Sebring to Avon Park, Lake Placid, Sun 'n Lake, Placid Lakes, Lorida, Venus, Spring Lake, and De Soto City. While our physical offices are in South Florida, our Florida care team manages your care remotely so families across the Heartland get the same reliable support. Call (786) 899-4673 to get started.
Stop by, call, or send us a message. Our local team is here to answer your questions and help you get started.
