The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program
Counseling and assistance regarding long-term care planning and insurance options. Contact the Elder Helpline at 800-963-5337 to receive a copies of the following guides or visit Web sites
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Review home care options, considering your assets, and a table to help you figure the cost of long-term care insurance. Click here
LONG-TERM CARE & OTHER OPTIONS FOR SENIORS
A Department of Financial Services consumers guide explaining long-term care and long-term care insurance. Click here
FLORIDA AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING
Search by zip code for information regarding affordable assisted living residences within the health care, long-term care and aging networks. Click here
FLORIDA LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
A volunteer-based organization that inspects long-term care facilities annually, provides survey reports to the public and responds to complaints which are kept confidential.
NURSING HOME GUIDE
A comprehensive tool developed by the Agency for Health Care Administration to help potential residents and their families select a nursing home in Florida. Click here
NURSING HOME COMPARE
Detailed information on the past performance and current status of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Click here
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