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How do I check a nursing home or assisted living facility in Florida?

Look it up on FloridaHealthFinder, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration's site, before you visit.

Its Nursing Home Guide shows each home's inspection ratings and inspection records, legal actions and emergency actions, the state's Nursing Home Watch List and the homes given the Gold Seal. Its assisted living search shows each facility's location, services and available beds, with its inspection reports and final orders, complaints and emergency actions. Medicare's Care Compare covers nursing homes as well. For help finding care in a county, call the state's Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337.

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How do I compare hospitals in Florida?

Two official sites compare Florida hospitals side by side: Medicare's Care Compare and the state's FloridaHealthFinder.

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Where can I get free help with Medicare in Florida?

From SHINE, Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, a free program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agencies on Aging.

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Where do retirees live in Florida?

Retirees are spread across the state, but some counties are far older than others.

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Where this comes from.

FloridaHealthFinder, Nursing Home Guide ↗ Read September 25, 2026
FloridaHealthFinder, assisted living facilities ↗ Read September 25, 2026
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Care Compare ↗ Read September 25, 2026
Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Elder Helpline ↗ Read September 25, 2026

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Where can veterans get VA health care in Florida?

Florida has seven VA medical centers, in Bay Pines, Gainesville, Lake City, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.

How do I register for a special needs shelter in Florida?

Register ahead with your county's emergency management office, or with the state's Special Needs Registry at snr.flhealthresponse.com or 888-353-8387.

Can I refill my prescriptions early before a hurricane in Florida?

Yes, if your insurer is licensed in Florida: when your county is under a hurricane warning, the law requires it to pay for an early refill.

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