In-home care
Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc
In-home care in Avon Park, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 ELWELL ST |
| City | Avon Park |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 33825 |
| Phone | 855-730-1336 |
| Website | https://heartlandbehavioralhomes.com/ |
| License number | 241256 |
| License type | Homemaker and Companion Services organization — registered with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA); a registration, not a license. This is Florida's non-medical in-home care category: homemaker and companion services only, no hands-on personal care or nursing. |
| Licensing status | REGISTERED |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | homemaker services, companion services, personal supports, supported employment, respite care services (under 21), life skills and routine-building, safety monitoring, transportation and community outings |
| CMS quality note | Registered by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. |
Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc is in 115 ELWELL ST, Avon Park, FL 33825. Phone: 855-730-1336. It is registered with the Agency for Health Care Administration as a homemaker and companion services organization (registration 241256, status REGISTERED) — Florida's non-medical in-home care category, covering homemaker and companion services.
Heartland Behavioral Homes LLC provides one-on-one personal support and companion services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Avon Park and Central Florida, including meal prep and light housekeeping, transportation and community outings, life skills and routine-building, and safety monitoring, as well as supported employment and respite care services for children and teens under 21.
More about this provider
| Heartland Behavioral Homes LLC describes itself as a Medicaid waiver provider offering home and community based services tailored to support individuals with IDD, with a mission to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. | |
| Services and programs | Personal Support & Companion Services for adults with IDD in Avon Park and Central Florida: help with daily tasks (bathing, dressing, grooming), meal prep and light housekeeping, medication reminders (non-medical), transportation and community outings, life skills and routine-building, and safety monitoring. One-on-one companion services: friendly conversation and emotional support, supervised outings, hobbies and light activities, escorts to appointments, errands or events, and positive behavior support and safety observation. Supported employment: career planning and goal setting, job search and application help, on-the-job coaching, long-term employment support and soft-skills training. Respite Care Services (Under 21): short-term relief for caregivers of children and teens with special needs, with safe supervised care in the home or community. |
| Who it serves | Adults (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Avon Park and Central Florida; children and teens under 21 with IDD/special needs for respite care. |
| Payment types it states | Florida Medicaid Waiver / APD or private pay (eligibility statements on the services page). |
| Accreditation | Agency-stated: 'Fully compliant with APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities) standards' (about page); staff described as APD-compliant and trained. |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone 855-730-1336 (home page, for companion services inquiries; matches the roster phone); services stated for Avon Park and Central Florida. No street address or email is published on the site's opened pages. |
| Website | https://heartlandbehavioralhomes.com/ |
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc
Where is Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc located?
Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc is at 115 ELWELL ST, Avon Park, Florida 33825.
What care and services does Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc offer?
Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc offers in-home care, homemaker services, companion services, personal supports, supported employment, respite care services (under 21), life skills and routine-building, safety monitoring.
How do I contact Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc?
Call Heartland Behavioral Homes Llc at 855-730-1336.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.