Assisted Living That Accepts Medicaid in Tampa
Yes, Your House ALF accepts Medicaid. Our four Tampa homes accept Florida Medicaid long-term care plans, other long-term care programs, and private pay.
Who pays for assisted living in Florida?
Most families use one of these sources, or a mix of them.
| Payment source | Pays for assisted living? | Accepted at Your House ALF |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid long-term care (SMMC‑LTC) | Yes, for people who qualify | Yes |
| Other long-term care programs | Depends on the program | Yes, call to confirm yours |
| Private pay | Yes | Yes |
| Medicare | No, Medicare does not cover long-term assisted living | Not applicable |
How Florida Medicaid pays for assisted living
Florida covers assisted living through the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program, known as SMMC-LTC. Getting approved usually follows these five steps.
Get a screening
Call the Elder Helpline at 1‑800‑963‑5337. In Hillsborough County it connects you with Senior Connection Center, the local Aging and Disability Resource Center. Help is available in Spanish and English.
Wait for an opening
The screening gives your loved one a priority score and a place on the state’s waitlist. Some people who already have Florida Medicaid can skip this step.
Qualify medically and financially
The CARES program at the Department of Elder Affairs reviews care needs, and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) reviews income and assets.
Pick a long-term care plan
Once approved, your loved one enrolls in a Medicaid long-term care plan.
Choose an assisted living home
Call Sayli to check if your plan includes our homes and to ask about open rooms.
Paying privately
Private pay covers a monthly rate for room, care, and meals. Every resident receives:
- 24-hour care from two caregivers
- Help with bathing, dressing, and medications
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, cooked fresh
- Housekeeping
- Daily activities, morning and evening
- Staff who speak Spanish and English
Call Sayli at (813) 505-0833 for current rates.
Payment questions
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare covers hospital stays, doctor visits, and short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay. It does not pay for long-term care in an assisted living facility.
Is there a waitlist for Medicaid long-term care in Florida?
Yes. After the screening, applicants are placed on a waitlist by priority. Some people who already receive Florida Medicaid can skip the waitlist.
Who decides if my loved one qualifies?
Two agencies. DCF decides financial eligibility, and the CARES program at the Department of Elder Affairs decides medical eligibility.
How much does private pay cost?
Call Sayli at (813) 505-0833 for current monthly rates at our homes.
Not sure how you’ll pay? Start with a call.
Sayli Castro, our administrator, will talk through Medicaid, long-term care programs, and private pay with you. Please call before visiting.
Call (813) 505-0833