In-home care
Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc.
In-home care in Stuart, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 SE SALERNO RD |
| City | Stuart |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 34997 |
| Phone | 772-223-7848 |
| Website | https://coamartin.org/ |
| License number | 241941 |
| 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 care, respite care, chore services, meals on wheels, adult day club, caregiver support, caregiver training, case management, emergency alert response |
| CMS quality note | Registered by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. |
Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc. is in 900 SE SALERNO RD, Stuart, FL 34997. Phone: 772-223-7848. It is registered with the Agency for Health Care Administration as a homemaker and companion services organization (registration 241941, status REGISTERED) — Florida's non-medical in-home care category, covering homemaker and companion services.
The Council on Aging of Martin County, based at the Kane Center in Stuart, provides coordinated in-home services including companionship, homemaker, personal care, respite and chore services, along with Meals on Wheels, an Adult Day Club, caregiver support and memory programs for Martin County seniors.
More about this provider
| The Council on Aging of Martin County's own site presents it as the hub for senior resources in Stuart, based at the Kane Center, helping older adults live with dignity, purpose and connection through Meals on Wheels, adult day programs, geriatric medical care, care management, caregiver support and wellness activities, with coordinated in-home services including companionship, homemaker, personal care, respite and chore services. | |
| Services and programs | Coordinated services through case management include companionship, homemaker, personal care, respite care, chore services, emergency alert response, home-delivered meals and adult day care; Meals on Wheels; Adult Day Club; Day Primary Care Center; caregiver support groups and free caregiver training programs; memory enhancement programming and VA-funded Memory Cafe; Kane Cuisine meal delivery; Elder Care Mobile Outreach Bus |
| Who it serves | Older adults, their families and caregivers in Martin County |
| Accreditation | Agency-stated: state-certified Adult Day Club, operating since 1986; the Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Martin County since 1974 |
| Visiting and contact details | The Charles & Rae Kane Center, 900 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997 — site-printed address matches the roster exactly; site-printed phone 772-223-7800 differs from the roster phone 772-223-7848 — roster governs |
| Website | https://coamartin.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 Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc.
Where is Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc. located?
Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc. is at 900 SE SALERNO RD, Stuart, Florida 34997.
What care and services does Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc. offer?
Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc. offers in-home care, homemaker services, companion services, personal care, respite care, chore services, meals on wheels, adult day club.
How do I contact Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc.?
Call Council On Aging Of Martin County, Inc. at 772-223-7848.
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.