Senior care in Lakeland.
Across Lakeland, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 33801
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 33801
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Lakeland.
Lakeland is the most populous city in Polk County, between Tampa and Orlando. We help families across downtown, Dixieland, Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth, Beacon Hill and Grasslands.
In Florida, home health agencies and nurse registries are licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration, and homemaker and companion services must register with it.
Tell us where in Lakeland you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Polk County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Florida Medicaid in Polk County
Florida’s Medicaid long-term care program may pay for help at home for people who need a nursing home level of care. The first step is a phone screening by your local Aging and Disability Resource Center. Call the Elder Helpline at 800-963-5337, which reaches Senior Connection Center.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Lakeland and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Lakeland.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
City of Lakeland Senior Programming
Run by Lakeland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at several sites around the city.
863-834-6035Senior Connection Center
The Area Agency on Aging for Hillsborough, Polk and nearby counties: help staying safe at home, Medicare counseling, caregiver support and in-home services. It answers the Elder Helpline.
800-963-5337Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900United Way of Central Florida 2-1-1
Free line that connects you to local health and social services.
Dial 2-1-1Do you serve all of Lakeland?
Yes. We help families across Lakeland and nearby communities, including Winter Haven, Auburndale and Mulberry.
How much does home care cost in Lakeland?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Polk County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Lakeland?
Start with Senior Connection Center at 800-963-5337. In Lakeland, City of Lakeland Senior Programming is at 863-834-6035.
How do I get Medicaid help at home in Lakeland?
Florida’s Medicaid long-term care program starts with a phone screening by the Aging and Disability Resource Center. Call the Elder Helpline at 800-963-5337, which reaches Senior Connection Center.
Where can I find dementia support in Lakeland?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Lakeland?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Lakeland is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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