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Aging-in-Place Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL

35,885 seniors in Fort Lauderdale deserve to stay home safely. Find certified contractors for every senior living need - from grab bars to dementia remodels.

35,885 seniors over 65 (Census ACS) Southeast region Subtropical climate

Services Available in Fort Lauderdale

Explore all senior living services available in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

35,885 Seniors over 65 in Fort Lauderdale (Census ACS)
19.6% Of population over 65
1975 Median home built year
$7,500 Monthly nursing home cost in FL
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Fort Lauderdale homes built before 1990 were not designed for aging in place. With a median home year of 1975, most Fort Lauderdale homes lack grab bars, accessible bathrooms, and safe entryways. The CDC reports 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls each year - and 3 million fall-related injuries are treated in emergency rooms annually. Don't wait for the fall.

Financial Assistance for Florida Seniors

  • Medicaid Waiver: Florida Long-Term Care Managed Care Program - covers home modifications for qualifying seniors
  • State Grant Program: Florida Small Cities CDBG Program
  • VA Benefits: St. Petersburg VA Regional Office - eligible veterans may receive full coverage
  • Area Agency on Aging: Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Free: Fall Risk Home Audit Checklist

Walk through every room in your Fort Lauderdale home and identify fall hazards before they cause an $18,658 hospital stay (NCOA).

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Senior population: 65+ estimates from the US Census ACS 5-year data, 2019-2023.