Cottage Home Care connects Putnam 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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Along the banks of the St. Johns River in Northeast Florida, Putnam County families often want the same thing for an aging parent, a spouse recovering from illness, or a loved one living with a disability: the chance to stay in their own home instead of moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility. From the county seat of Palatka to the small riverfront towns of Welaka, Crescent City and Interlachen, Cottage Home Care helps make that possible with in-home personal care, companion care, homemaking, Alzheimer's and dementia memory care, and 24-hour or live-in support tailored to each household.
Everything starts with a conversation. On your very first call, our Florida care team walks you through the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program (SMMC-LTC) and helps you understand whether a Putnam County loved one may qualify for care at little to no out-of-pocket cost. We handle the eligibility questions and paperwork for you at no charge. In many cases, Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options even allow a qualified family member or trusted friend to be hired and paid as the caregiver. Every caregiver we coordinate is trained and background-screened, so families across Putnam County can feel confident about who comes through the door.
Not everyone wants to wait on an eligibility determination, and not everyone qualifies for Medicaid, so Cottage also offers straightforward private-pay care. With private pay there is no eligibility wait, schedules are flexible, whether that means a few hours a week, overnight coverage, or full live-in support, and care can often begin in about 24 hours. Whether you are in Palatka, Pomona Park or a quieter corner of the county, we build a plan around your family's routine and budget.
Cottage Home Care proudly serves families across Putnam County, including Palatka, Interlachen, Crescent City, Welaka, Pomona Park, East Palatka and Satsuma.
Cities we serve in Putnam County
You do not need a care agency headquartered in Palatka to get help at home. The SMMC-LTC program is statewide, and Cottage Home Care serves Putnam County families through it, coordinated by our Florida care team. From Crescent City to East Palatka, we connect eligible residents with in-home care across the whole county.
Florida's long-term care Medicaid can feel like a maze of forms and screenings. Our team explains the SMMC-LTC process in plain language, checks whether your Putnam County loved one is likely to qualify, and completes the eligibility paperwork with you for free, so care can begin at little to no out-of-pocket cost for those who qualify.
Many Putnam County families are already quietly caring for a parent or spouse. Through Florida's participant-directed Medicaid options, a qualified son, daughter, or trusted friend can often be hired and paid to provide that care. We help you understand the rules and set it up the right way.
If you would rather not wait on a Medicaid determination, or you do not qualify, private-pay care skips the eligibility process entirely. Families in Palatka, Interlachen, Welaka and beyond can arrange flexible hourly, overnight or live-in support that often begins within about 24 hours.
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 Putnam County.
Yes. Cottage Home Care serves families throughout Putnam County, from Palatka and East Palatka to Interlachen, Crescent City, Welaka, Pomona Park and the smaller riverfront communities in between. Care is coordinated by our Florida care team, and we do not require you to live near a physical office to receive help at home.
Stop by, call, or send us a message. Our local team is here to answer your questions and help you get started.
