STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 2026
Florida Elder Care & Medicaid
Florida's senior Medicaid landscape centers on the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program, offering home and community-based services and assisted living support, often requiring a Qualified Income Trust for those over income limits.
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RANKED #49
GRADE F
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Florida
Full breakdown of Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) LTC for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) LTC
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
F
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
STRONG
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
MODERATE
Composite score: 44.6 / 100
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Florida At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
694
Senior Medicaid Waivers
2
National Rank
#49 / 51
Senior Care Costs in Florida
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Assisted Living
$4,000/mo
-12.9% vs national avg
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Nursing Home
$10,652/mo
-3.5% vs national avg
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Memory Care
$5,000/mo
-12.9% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$26/hr
-3.7% vs national avg
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