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Care homes in Palmetto Bay, FL

1 small licensed residential care home (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care home
1
in Palmetto Bay
Licensed capacity
6
across all 1
Adults 65+
3,808
Census estimate for Palmetto Bay
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
1.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
649
of the center of Palmetto Bay
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Source: Florida AHCA, FloridaHealthFinder - ALF and Adult Family-Care Home exports, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Palmetto Bay (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near Palmetto Bay

Counting neighboring towns, there are 649 care homes within 25 miles of the center of Palmetto Bay, 648 more than in Palmetto Bay itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Palmetto Bay

See all 649 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in Palmetto Bay at a glance

Palmetto Bay has one care home in our directory, drawn from Florida AHCA records.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in Florida

In Florida, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration about a licensed community, or the Florida long-term care ombudsman at (888) 831-04041 2.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in Florida

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Florida Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Florida Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-693-5838).7
Medicare counseling
Florida’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 18009635337.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Palmetto Bay

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Miami-dade County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Miami-dade County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (888) 831-04041

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Florida Adult Protective Services

    800-962-2873

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)8

    18009635337

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Florida Department of Veterans Affairs7

    844-693-5838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Florida Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Palmetto Bay

How many care homes are in Palmetto Bay, FL?

WeFoundCare lists 1 care home in Palmetto Bay, FL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Palmetto Bay there are 649.

How many residents can care homes in Palmetto Bay serve?

1 of the 1 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 6 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 3,808 adults age 65 and older live in Palmetto Bay.

Who licenses care homes in Florida?

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses care homes in Florida. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Palmetto Bay?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Miami-dade County, call 1 (888) 831-0404. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Florida Adult Protective Services at 800-962-2873.

Are there care homes near Palmetto Bay?

Nearby cities with listings include Cutler Bay (13, 3.3 mi), Cutler Ridge (2, 4.6 mi), Coral Gables (4, 5.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in Palmetto Bay

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Florida AHCA (FloridaHealthFinder - ALF and Adult Family-Care Home exports), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Palmetto Bay (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Palmetto Bay (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration: FloridaHealthFinder - ALF and Adult Family-Care Home exports. quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.