Adult Family Care Homes in Florida

Florida Adult Family Care Homes Directory

2,598 licensed adult family care homes across 262 cities.

Florida licenses both Adult Family Care Homes (up to 5 residents) and Assisted Living Facilities through the Agency for Health Care Administration. South Florida, particularly Miami-Dade County, has the densest concentration of small care homes in the state, with hundreds of family-size residences in residential neighborhoods.

See what care costs here, or learn how adult family care homes work.

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Florida care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Florida. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident $5,610
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week $6,101
Nursing home Semi-private room $10,342

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

Full cost breakdown for Florida adult family care homes →

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What small care homes are called in Florida

Licensing term
adult family care home (AFCH)
Related license type
assisted living facility
Size and capacity
Adult family care homes are licensed for up to 5 residents living in the caregiver's own home; assisted living facilities are licensed separately.
Licensed and inspected by
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Search the Florida license database → What "Adult family home" means →

Does Medicaid pay in Florida?

SMMC LTC plans can pay for services in assisted living facilities and adult family care homes.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about adult family care homes in Florida

How many adult family care homes are there in Florida?
Our Florida directory lists 2,598 licensed adult family care homes across 262 cities. The largest concentrations are in Miami-dade County, Hillsborough County, Broward County.
What is an adult family care home in Florida?
"Adult Family Care Home" is the Florida licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Adult family care homes are licensed for up to 5 residents living in the caregiver's own home; assisted living facilities are licensed separately. Florida also licenses homes under the term "assisted living facility".
How much does assisted living cost in Florida?
The median assisted living rate in Florida is $5,610 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses adult family care homes in Florida?
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses and inspects every adult family care home in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for adult family care homes in Florida?
SMMC LTC plans can pay for services in assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

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