The options
| Option | Best for | Oversight in Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | Active older adults who want less upkeep and more company | No state license |
| Assisted living | Help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medications | Licensed by AHCA |
| Memory care | People living with Alzheimer's or other dementia who need a secure setting | New Florida license coming (rules due 2027) |
| Small residential care homes | A family-style home with a handful of residents | Licensed by AHCA (as an ALF or adult family-care home) |
| Respite care | A short stay while a caregiver rests or Mom recovers | Offered by licensed communities |
| Continuing care retirement communities | Planning ahead: one campus, several levels of care, usually an entrance fee | Contracts regulated by Florida OIR |
What it costs
CareScout's 2025 survey for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area puts the monthly median at $5,617 for assisted living, $5,339 for 44 hours a week of non-medical home care, and $10,646 for a semi-private nursing home room [1]. Full cost guide.
How to choose
Start with what Mom needs help with day to day, then what she enjoys, then budget and location. Our two-minute care quiz points you to a starting option, and a local advisor can take it from there.
Where we help
Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.