Consumers> Resources for Elderly Persons

 

Affordable Apartment Search

 

Search for an apartment with FloridaHousingSearch.org

In its on-going efforts to respond to housing needs, Florida Housing has developed an easy-to-use searchable website of available affordable rental units throughout the state. Currently, Florida Housing-funded developments may be found in most counties. There is no cost to search for housing, and no cost to the owners to list their rental units.

 

Using FloridaHousingSearch.org for Adult Family Care and Assisted Living Facilities

 

Florida Housing Search also helps consumers locate the most appropriate facilities to provide care for their loved ones. Information on this system comes from the state-run licensing database, and facility representatives can add details about amenities and other services to help individuals make informed care decisions. There is also information on the site about licensing types and subsidies.

 

Adult Family Care Homes

 

Search for Adult Family Care Homes with FloridaHousingSearch.Org  

Adult Family Care Homes are small, family-type living arrangements, in a private home, limited to no more than 5 residents. AFCH owners must be licensed, and must reside in the home with the residents. Florida Housing Search will help you locate adult family care homes. Begin your search by clicking a city or region name, or you can search the entire inventory. You can tailor your search for the kinds of services you need.

 

Assisted Living Facilities

 

Search for Assisted Living Facilities with Florida Housing Search.Org

Assisted Living Facility or ALFs are licensed facilities that provide housing, meals, and personal care services to older persons and disabled adults who are unable to live independently. Florida Housing Search will help you locate ALFs by geographic region and you can tailor your search for the kinds of services you need.

 

State Agency resource: Information on the range of programs offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Florida Department of Elder Affairs website

 

Ø  Information on Housing, Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Care programs offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs go to elder housing . 

 

Federal Agency resource:  Information on a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging can be found at the website for the U.S. Administration on Aging.