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Senior living in Chipley, FL

4 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
4
in Chipley
Licensed capacity
235
across all 4
Adults 65+
616
Census estimate for Chipley
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
381.5
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
17
of the center of Chipley
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Senior living communities near Chipley

Counting neighboring towns, there are 17 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Chipley, 13 more than in Chipley itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Chipley

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Chipley at a glance

There are 4 senior living communities in Chipley, FL, according to public records. 2 of the 4 that report their size have 16 residents or fewer.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer2
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Florida

In Florida, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living 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 senior living 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 Chipley

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Washington County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Washington County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Panhandle District2

    (850) 921-4703

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Washington County.

  • 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

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Florida.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Chipley

How many senior living communities are in Chipley, FL?

WeFoundCare lists 4 senior living communities in Chipley, FL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Chipley there are 17.

How many residents can senior living communities in Chipley serve?

4 of the 4 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 235 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 616 adults age 65 and older live in Chipley.

Who licenses senior living in Florida?

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration licenses senior living 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 Chipley?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Washington County, call (850) 921-4703. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Florida Adult Protective Services at 800-962-2873.

Are there senior living communities near Chipley?

Nearby cities with listings include Bonifay (4, 8.8 mi), Graceville (2, 12.9 mi), Vernon (1, 14.8 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Chipley

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Chipley (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.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 4 of 4 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Chipley (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. quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF Accessed .
  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. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.