In-home care
Bay County Council On Aging Inc
In-home care in Panama City, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1116 FRANKFORD AVENUE |
| City | Panama City |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 32401 |
| Phone | 850-769-3468 |
| Website | http://www.baycouncilonaging.org/ |
| License number | 5950 |
| 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, Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals for homebound seniors |
| CMS quality note | Registered by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. |
Bay County Council On Aging Inc is in 1116 FRANKFORD AVENUE, Panama City, FL 32401. Phone: 850-769-3468. It is registered with the Agency for Health Care Administration as a homemaker and companion services organization (registration 5950, status REGISTERED) — Florida's non-medical in-home care category, covering homemaker and companion services.
Bay County Council on Aging is a Panama City non-profit serving elderly, disabled and disadvantaged residents throughout Bay County, including home-delivered meals for homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels.
More about this provider
| Official site of Bay County Council on Aging, a private non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation governed by a Board of Directors and directed by a Chief Executive Officer. The site states it is funded through federal and state grants from the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the State of Florida Department of Commerce, Advantage Aging Solutions, the Agency for Health Care Administration (License #5950), and local funds from United Way, the Bay County Commission, local churches, civic groups, community organizations, private businesses and individual donors. | |
| Services and programs | Services provided throughout Bay County for residents who need assistance to maintain their independence, health and quality of life, including the Meals on Wheels program — the home page states a $1.00 donation generates $10.00 in services to a senior adult and can provide 5 hot, nutritious meals to a homebound senior through Meals on Wheels. |
| Who it serves | Elderly, disabled and disadvantaged individuals throughout Bay County who need assistance to maintain their independence, health and quality of life. |
| Accreditation | Agency-stated: the agency describes itself as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. |
| Visiting and contact details | Agency address printed on the site: 1116 Frankford Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401 (matches the roster address). The site states the agency is funded in part by the Agency for Health Care Administration (License #5950), matching the roster license number. No phone number was printed in the home-page text read; the roster phone governs. |
| Website | http://www.baycouncilonaging.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 Bay County Council On Aging Inc
Where is Bay County Council On Aging Inc located?
Bay County Council On Aging Inc is at 1116 FRANKFORD AVENUE, Panama City, Florida 32401.
What care and services does Bay County Council On Aging Inc offer?
Bay County Council On Aging Inc offers in-home care, homemaker services, companion services, Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals for homebound seniors.
How do I contact Bay County Council On Aging Inc?
Call Bay County Council On Aging Inc at 850-769-3468.
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.