In-home care
Seniors First, Inc.
In-home care in Orlando, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5395 L B MCLEOD RD |
| City | Orlando |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 32811-2952 |
| Phone | 407-292-0177 |
| Website | https://www.seniorsfirstinc.org/ |
| info@seniorsfirstinc.org | |
| License number | 231446 |
| 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, in-home care, Meals on Wheels, Neighborhood Lunch Program, Community Food Pantry, Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank, guardianship services |
| CMS quality note | Registered by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. |
Seniors First, Inc. is in 5395 L B MCLEOD RD, Orlando, FL 32811-2952. Phone: 407-292-0177. It is registered with the Agency for Health Care Administration as a homemaker and companion services organization (registration 231446, status REGISTERED) — Florida's non-medical in-home care category, covering homemaker and companion services.
Seniors First, Inc., a nonprofit founded in 1966, provides in-home care along with Meals on Wheels, a Neighborhood Lunch Program, a Community Food Pantry, the Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank, and guardianship services for vulnerable adults aged 60 and above and people living with disabilities in the Orlando area.
More about this provider
| Seniors First, Inc. is a nonprofit founded in 1966 and described on its site as the largest social services organization in metro Orlando. Its mission is enhancing the quality of life of seniors by maintaining their independence and dignity; services include in-home care, Meals on Wheels, a neighborhood lunch program, a community food pantry, a medical equipment bank, and a public guardianship program across Orange, Seminole, and Polk Counties. | |
| Services and programs | In-Home Care; Meals on Wheels (home-delivered and emergency meals); Neighborhood Lunch Program; Community Food Pantry; Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank; and Guardianship services. Orange County residents can access all listed services; in-home care assistance is also offered in Seminole and Polk Counties (as stated on the site). |
| Who it serves | Vulnerable adults aged 60 and above, and people of all ages living with disabilities (as stated on the site). |
| Payment types it states | The site FAQ states the agency does not take insurance. The About page lists program funding from the Older Americans Act (federal government), Community Care for the Elderly (State of Florida), local city and county governments, Heart of Florida United Way, private grants and foundation support, corporate support, and individual donors. |
| Visiting and contact details | Seniors First, Inc., 5395 LB McLeod Road, Orlando, FL 32811; Phone: 407-292-0177; Fax: 407-292-2773; Email: info@seniorsfirstinc.org; Community Food Pantry open the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 9:00–11:00 a.m. at the Seniors First offices (as stated on the site). |
| Website | https://www.seniorsfirstinc.org/ |
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 Seniors First, Inc.
Where is Seniors First, Inc. located?
Seniors First, Inc. is at 5395 L B MCLEOD RD, Orlando, Florida 32811-2952.
What care and services does Seniors First, Inc. offer?
Seniors First, Inc. offers in-home care, homemaker services, companion services, Meals on Wheels, Neighborhood Lunch Program, Community Food Pantry, Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank, guardianship services.
How do I contact Seniors First, Inc.?
Call Seniors First, Inc. at 407-292-0177.
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.