Trusted, background-screened caregivers, honest Florida Medicaid guidance, and flexible private-pay care for Lake County families, all coordinated by Cottage's Florida care team.
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From the Harris Chain of Lakes to the rolling hills of south Lake, Cottage Home Care helps Lake County seniors and adults with disabilities stay safely in the homes they love. Whether a parent is aging in a longtime house near downtown Leesburg, recovering after a hospital stay in Clermont, or living with memory loss out in Umatilla, we make it possible to receive real support at home instead of moving into a facility. Our care covers personal care like bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility, companion care, homemaking such as light housekeeping, laundry and meals, Alzheimer's and dementia memory care, and 24-hour or live-in care.
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 Lake County families. We explain what it covers, check whether you may qualify, and handle the paperwork with you. In many cases a qualified family member or trusted friend can be hired and paid to be the caregiver through Florida's participant-directed options, so the person your loved one trusts most can provide the care. Every caregiver we coordinate is trained and background-screened.
If you would rather not wait on an eligibility determination, our private-pay option can begin quickly, often within about 24 hours. You choose the schedule that fits your family, from a few hours a week for a companion in Tavares to overnight coverage or full live-in support in Mount Dora, with no eligibility wait and the flexibility to adjust hours as needs change.
Cottage Home Care proudly serves families throughout Lake County, including Tavares, Leesburg, Clermont, Eustis, Mount Dora, Groveland, Minneola, Umatilla and Lady Lake.
Cities we serve in Lake County
You do not need a care agency headquartered down the street to get help in Lake County. SMMC-LTC is a statewide Florida Medicaid program, and Cottage's Florida care team coordinates covered in-home care for families from Clermont and Groveland up through Eustis and Umatilla, all managed remotely and reliably from our Florida offices.
Understanding Florida Medicaid can feel overwhelming, especially while caring for someone. We review your situation, confirm whether you may qualify for SMMC-LTC, and complete the applications and paperwork with you at no charge. For those who qualify, care comes at little to no out-of-pocket cost to Lake County households.
Many Lake County families are surprised to learn that a qualified son, daughter, spouse or friend can be hired and paid to provide care through Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options. If you already have someone caring for a parent in Leesburg or Minneola, we can help turn that devotion into a paid, supported role.
When you cannot wait, our private-pay care can often begin within about 24 hours anywhere in Lake County. Choose hourly, overnight or live-in support on a schedule you control, with no eligibility process, whether you are near Lake Harris in Tavares or in the neighborhoods around Lady Lake.
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 Lake County.
Yes. We coordinate in-home care across all of Lake County, from Clermont, Groveland and Minneola in the south to Tavares, Leesburg, Eustis, Mount Dora, Umatilla and Lady Lake to the north. Care is coordinated by Cottage's Florida team, so you get consistent support countywide even though our physical offices are in South Florida. 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.
