RESOURCES
Caring
Caregivers and Early Stage Dementia Groups
Polk County Elder Services
Lakeland (863) 499-2606 • Haines City (863) 421-3369
Polk County Multi-Purpose Senior Centers
Chapters Health System
Hospice Group
Cornerstone
Hospice Group
Kindred
Hospice Group
Helpful links to keep you informed
Determine whether you are eligible for benefits; apply for benefits
Medicaid Income Limits
Income limit, personal needs allowance, minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance for spouse, home equity limits, and community spouse resource allowance, as of July 2018
Medicaid ICP Guide
Explains the Medicaid Institution Care Program-Nursing Home
Adult Protective Services
For protection of Seniors and vulnerable adults from exploitation, neglect or abuse.
Elder Abuse Reporting
To report abuse, neglect or exploitation
Nursing Home Transition Program
To transition from a stay in a nursing home to assisted living or home health care
Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits
Information regarding benefits available to Veterans and their surviving spouses