Flexible private pay home care that starts right away
No Medicaid paperwork, no eligibility wait. Tell us your schedule and we'll match a background-checked Florida caregiver — often within 24 hours.
- Care can begin in as little as 24 hours
- Flexible hourly, overnight & live-in plans
- Change or scale your hours anytime
- Transparent, straightforward rates
What is private pay home care?
Private pay home care means you pay directly for care — no Medicaid application, no insurance approval, no waitlist. You choose the caregiver, the schedule, and the level of care, and you can start or change service whenever you need. It's the fastest way to get a trusted caregiver into your loved one's home in Florida.
Flexible home care, across all of Florida
Need a caregiver near you? We match you with a trusted private pay caregiver from the team closest to your home. Get a few hours a week or full live-in care, anywhere in Florida — from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. No Medicaid wait. Care can start on your schedule, often within 24 hours.
Hourly Care
A few hours a week or daily visits — support exactly when you need it.
Overnight Care
Restful nights with a caregiver on hand for safety and support.
Live-In & 24-Hour
Around-the-clock care from a dedicated caregiver at home.
Respite Care
Short-term relief so family caregivers can rest and recharge.
Personal Care
Bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily living assistance.
Memory Care
Specialized, compassionate support for Alzheimer’s and dementia.
From first call to care — often within a day
Getting started is easy. Just one call, and we match a trusted caregiver to your family; care can start within 24 hours.
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Tell us what you need
Share your loved one’s situation and the schedule you’re looking for.
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We build your care plan
A personalized plan and a caregiver matched to your family — no eligibility wait.
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Care starts — often within 24 hours
Your caregiver begins, and you can adjust hours or care whenever life changes.
Background checked, skill assessed, and heart approved.
Every Cottage caregiver in Florida is carefully screened, background checked, and trained to deliver safe, skilled care in your loved one's home.
When it comes to Alzheimer's, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, we take extra care to pair your loved one with a caregiver who understands memory loss and knows how to help.
- Background checked
- Skill assessed
- Heart approved
Trusted by South Florida families
Real reviews from the families we care for across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.
Cottage made it so easy to arrange care for my mother. Our caregiver treats her like family, and I finally have peace of mind knowing she is safe at home.
From the first call, the team was warm and organized. They matched us with a caregiver quickly and the care has been outstanding every single day.
After my husband’s surgery we needed help fast. Cottage handled everything and the caregivers were compassionate, punctual, and truly skilled.
Being able to be paid to care for my dad through the Medicaid program changed everything for our family. Cottage walked us through every step.
The team went above and beyond to make sure I understood every option. Patient, kind, and genuinely caring — five stars without hesitation.
Cottage made it so easy to arrange care for my mother. Our caregiver treats her like family, and I finally have peace of mind knowing she is safe at home.
From the first call, the team was warm and organized. They matched us with a caregiver quickly and the care has been outstanding every single day.
After my husband’s surgery we needed help fast. Cottage handled everything and the caregivers were compassionate, punctual, and truly skilled.
Being able to be paid to care for my dad through the Medicaid program changed everything for our family. Cottage walked us through every step.
The team went above and beyond to make sure I understood every option. Patient, kind, and genuinely caring — five stars without hesitation.
Private pay home care — your questions answered
How flexible private care works, what it costs, and how quickly we can start in South Florida.
Because there’s no Medicaid application, private pay care can often start within 24 hours. Once we understand your needs and match a caregiver, we move as fast as your family needs.
Visit our Miami & Fort Lauderdale offices
Stop by, call, or send us a message. Our local team is here to answer your questions and help you get started.