Cottage Home Care connects Madison County families with trusted, background-screened caregivers, clear Florida Medicaid guidance, and flexible private-pay care, all coordinated by our Florida care team.
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From the county seat of Madison to the small farming towns spread across this quiet corner of North Central Florida, Cottage Home Care helps seniors and adults with disabilities stay right where they are most comfortable: at home. For families near the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers, the choice between moving a loved one to a distant nursing facility and keeping them in their own house is a hard one, and we believe no one in Madison County should have to leave their community to get dependable, compassionate care. Our caregivers assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, companionship, light housekeeping, laundry, meals, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and around-the-clock or live-in support.
From your very first phone call, our Florida care team walks Madison County families through Florida Medicaid, specifically the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program (SMMC-LTC), a statewide benefit that reaches rural counties like Madison just as fully as it reaches the big cities. We explain what the program covers, whether you may qualify, and how it works, in plain language. In many cases, a qualified family member or trusted friend can be hired and paid to provide the care, so the person your loved one already knows and relies on can keep that role. Every caregiver we place is trained and thoroughly background-screened for your peace of mind.
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 shifts, or full live-in support, and you can adjust it as needs change. There is no eligibility process to complete first, so help can be in the home fast when a hospital discharge, a fall, or a sudden change in health means you cannot wait.
Cottage Home Care proudly serves families throughout Madison County, including Madison, Lee, Greenville, Pinetta, Cherry Lake, Hanson, and the communities near Ellaville and the Suwannee River.
Cities we serve in Madison County
Cottage's offices are in South Florida, but Florida Medicaid's SMMC-LTC program is statewide, which means the same long-term care benefits are available to families in Madison, Greenville, Lee, and the rural communities along I-10. We coordinate care remotely through our Florida team and place local, background-screened caregivers, so distance from an office never limits the support your loved one receives.
Navigating Medicaid enrollment from a small town in North Central Florida can feel overwhelming, so we do the heavy lifting for you. Our team offers free eligibility screening and helps Madison County families gather documents, complete applications, and understand the SMMC-LTC process, with little to no out-of-pocket cost for those who qualify. You never pay us to find out whether you're eligible.
In much of Madison County, family is who shows up first, and Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options let that continue. A qualified adult son or daughter, relative, or trusted friend can often be hired and paid to provide the day-to-day care, so a familiar face stays in the home while earning compensation for the work they're already doing near Pinetta, Cherry Lake, or downtown Madison.
When you can't wait for an eligibility decision, our private-pay care can begin in about 24 hours anywhere in Madison County. Choose hourly visits, overnight coverage, or live-in care, and change the plan as your needs shift. It's a flexible option for families near Madison Blue Spring and the Suwannee River who need dependable help in the home right away.
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 Madison County.
Yes. We serve families across the entire county, from the city of Madison to Lee, Greenville, Pinetta, Cherry Lake, and the smaller communities in between. Although our offices are in South Florida, Florida Medicaid's long-term care program is statewide, so we coordinate care through our Florida team and place trained, background-screened caregivers throughout Madison County.
Stop by, call, or send us a message. Our local team is here to answer your questions and help you get started.
