Trusted, background-screened caregivers, honest Florida Medicaid guidance, and flexible private-pay care for Nassau County families, all coordinated by Cottage Home Care's Florida care team.
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From Amelia Island and the historic streets of Fernandina Beach out to Yulee, Callahan, and Hilliard, Cottage Home Care helps Nassau County seniors and adults with disabilities stay right where they are most comfortable, at home. For families here in Florida's northeasternmost county, moving a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often means leaving behind the marsh views, the close-knit neighbors, and the routines that make daily life feel like their own. In-home care offers a safer, more personal alternative, giving your family member the hands-on support they need without giving up the home they love.
When you call Cottage, Florida Medicaid guidance starts with that very first conversation. Our Florida care team walks Nassau County families through the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program (SMMC-LTC), a statewide benefit that reaches every community in the county, and explains what it can cover with little to no out-of-pocket cost for those who qualify. In many cases, a qualified family member or trusted friend can even be hired and paid to provide the care through Florida's participant-directed options. Every caregiver we coordinate is trained and thoroughly background-screened, so you can feel confident about who is coming through the door.
If you would rather not wait on an eligibility determination, our private-pay option lets care begin quickly, often within about 24 hours of your call. You choose the schedule that fits your family, whether that is a few hours a day, overnight coverage, or full live-in support, and you can adjust it as needs change. There is no eligibility wait and no long approval process, just dependable help when you need it in Nassau County.
Cottage Home Care proudly serves families throughout Nassau County, including Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan, Hilliard, Bryceville, and the Amelia Island communities.
Cities we serve in Nassau County
Cottage's offices are in South Florida, but the SMMC-LTC program we help families access is statewide, which means Nassau County residents in Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan, and Hilliard are fully covered. Our Florida care team coordinates and oversees every case remotely, matching your loved one with local, background-screened caregivers so quality care arrives at your door whether you live on Amelia Island or out in Bryceville.
The SMMC-LTC application can feel overwhelming, especially while you are caring for someone. Cottage handles the eligibility check and the paperwork for Nassau County families at no charge, from confirming income and level-of-care requirements to submitting the documentation. You focus on your loved one in Fernandina Beach or Callahan; we handle the process from our Florida office.
Through Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options, many Nassau County families are able to have a qualified son, daughter, or trusted friend hired and paid to provide the care. That means the person supporting your parent in their Yulee or Hilliard home can be someone they already know and trust, and that caregiver can be compensated for the work they may already be doing.
Not everyone qualifies for Medicaid, and not everyone wants to wait. Our private-pay care can begin in about 24 hours for Nassau County families, with flexible hourly, overnight, or live-in schedules you control. Whether you need a few hours of companionship in Fernandina Beach or around-the-clock support near Callahan, care can start almost immediately with no eligibility wait.
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 Nassau County.
Yes. Cottage Home Care coordinates in-home care throughout Nassau County, from Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island to Yulee, Callahan, Hilliard, and Bryceville. Our Florida care team manages every case, and local background-screened caregivers provide the hands-on support in your home. Just 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.
