Understanding your options
What families should know
Assisted living is designed for older adults who want a residential community but need help with some daily activities. Support varies by community, so families should compare the person’s needs with the services, staffing, environment, and licensing of each location.
Services may include
- Help with bathing, dressing, or grooming
- Medication assistance or reminders
- Meals, housekeeping, and laundry
- Transportation and social activities
- Twenty-four-hour staff availability
Before choosing a provider
Tour the community, review the written fee schedule, confirm the current Florida license, and ask how the community would handle a change in health or mobility.