When your parent lives on the Forgotten Coast and you live an hour or more away, every quiet day on the phone can feel like a worry. Legacy Homecare Group provides private-pay, non-medical home care in Apalachicola and across Franklin County, from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support, so your loved one can stay safe and comfortable at home.
A care manager will follow up within one business day. If you have additional questions, please call us.
Free care assessment. No contracts. No obligation. Just honest guidance for your family.
Serving Apalachicola & Franklin County
A quick overview of the in-home care we provide: who it is for, what is included, and how it is paid for.
Seniors and adults in Apalachicola who want to stay at home but need help with daily routines, companionship, memory care, or relief for a family caregiver.
Personal care, companion care, dementia and memory care, respite care, 24-hour and overnight care, and veteran home care.
From a few hours a week to around-the-clock care, with schedules that adjust as your loved one's needs change.
Private pay, with long-term care insurance and VA Aid & Attendance welcome. Legacy is not a Medicare or Medicaid provider.
HOME CARE IN APALACHICOLA
Franklin County families usually reach out when small changes start to stack up: Dad is not getting out to the water like he used to, Mom has had a scare on the stairs, or the house by the bay is getting to be too much to keep up. Many of these families have lived along Apalachicola Bay for generations, and some have grown children living in Tallahassee or farther away.
For your loved one, home care means keeping the coastal life they love: walks through historic downtown Apalachicola, watching the oyster boats come in, the Florida Seafood Festival every fall, and front-porch visits with neighbors they have known for years. Our caregivers take on the hard parts of the day so the rest of the day stays theirs.
Caregivers provide non-medical support: bathing and dressing, meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, companionship, and rides to appointments at Weems Memorial Hospital or to specialists in Tallahassee. Every care plan follows your loved one’s routine and adjusts as needs change.
Legacy Homecare Group is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA License #299995954), bonded and insured. Care for Franklin County clients is coordinated by a Certified Senior Care Manager from our Tallahassee office, about an hour and a half away.
"When a family asks us to help with something as personal as bathing, dressing, or daily routines, they're placing an incredible amount of trust in our team. We honor that trust by treating every client with the dignity, compassion, and respect they deserve."
HOME CARE SERVICES IN APALACHICOLA
Every service is non-medical and can be combined into one care plan. Most families start with a few hours a week and add support as needs change.
PAYING FOR CARE
Legacy Homecare Group is a private-pay home care agency. Most families pay for care directly, and many use long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits to help cover the cost. There are no long-term contracts, and your free in-home assessment includes a clear estimate for your loved one’s schedule.
Medicare does not cover ongoing non-medical care like bathing, companionship or supervision, and Legacy is not a Medicaid provider. If you are looking for a Medicaid-funded program in Franklin County, we are happy to point you to local resources.
PAYING FOR CARE
Legacy Homecare Group is a private-pay home care agency. Most families pay for care directly, and many use long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits to help cover the cost. There are no long-term contracts, and your free in-home assessment includes a clear estimate for your loved one’s schedule.
Medicare does not cover ongoing non-medical care like bathing, companionship or supervision, and Legacy is not a Medicaid provider. If you are looking for a Medicaid-funded program in Franklin County, we are happy to point you to local resources.
WHY CHOOSE Legacy
Inviting a caregiver into your loved one’s home is a big decision. Families in Apalachicola choose Legacy Homecare Group for carefully screened caregivers, a care manager who keeps them informed, and care plans that respect their loved one’s independence.
Many parents resist help at first. We often start small, with a friendly visit, a ride to the store or help with one routine, so care feels like companionship and your loved one stays in charge of their own day.
If you are managing a parent’s care from another city or another state, your care manager keeps you updated by phone, text or email, so you always know how they are doing.
Every caregiver is screened and trained before their first visit, and we match personality as carefully as skills. Your family reviews the care plan before care begins, and we listen if the fit is not right.
Care can grow from a few hours a week to overnight or 24-hour support as your loved one’s health changes, with the same team that already knows them.
Getting Started
Getting care started in Apalachicola takes three simple steps, and our team guides you through each one.
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Call (850) 641-5383 or complete the form above. We will learn about your loved one’s needs, answer questions about cost, and schedule a free in-home assessment.
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A Certified Senior Care Manager visits your loved one’s home in Apalachicola to understand their routine, safety concerns and preferences, with no obligation.
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We build a personalized care plan, match your loved one with a caregiver who fits their personality and needs, and adjust the plan as needs change.
AREAS WE SERVE
Legacy Homecare Group provides in-home care throughout Franklin County, including Apalachicola and the nearby communities below. Not sure if we cover your loved one’s address? Call and we will confirm.
In-home care across Apalachicola (32320), the Franklin County seat, from the historic district and downtown waterfront to the neighborhoods along Apalachicola Bay.
Home care for seniors in Carrabelle (32322), the fishing town east of Apalachicola near the Crooked River Lighthouse.
Personal and companion care in Eastpoint (32328), across the bridge from Apalachicola, where many working waterfront families live.
Care for retirees and families on St. George Island, a barrier island reached by bridge from Eastpoint.
In-home support in Lanark Village (32323), the quiet coastal community east of Carrabelle along US-98.
Home care for families at Alligator Point, on the far eastern end of the Franklin County coastline.
If your loved one lives near Apalachicola but their town is not listed, call (850) 641-5383 and we will confirm coverage for their address. Legacy Homecare Group serves families across 14 North Florida counties.
Yes. Legacy Homecare Group provides in-home care throughout Apalachicola and Franklin County, including Carrabelle, Eastpoint and nearby communities. Call (850) 641-5383 to confirm caregiver availability for your loved one’s address.
Cost depends on how many hours of care your loved one needs each week. Legacy is a private-pay agency with no long-term contracts, and you get a clear estimate for your loved one’s schedule at a free in-home assessment in Franklin County.
Medicare does not cover ongoing non-medical home care such as bathing, companionship or supervision, and Legacy Homecare Group is not a Medicaid provider. Many Apalachicola families use private funds, long-term care insurance or VA benefits.
Many veterans and surviving spouses qualify for VA benefits, such as Aid & Attendance, that can help pay for in-home care. Our team can walk you through the options during your free assessment.
After your first call we schedule a free in-home assessment, build a care plan and match a caregiver who can reach your loved one reliably. Call (850) 641-5383 to ask about current caregiver availability in Apalachicola and Franklin County.
Home health care is skilled medical care, such as nursing or therapy, usually ordered by a doctor and often covered by Medicare. Home care is non-medical help with daily living, safety and companionship. Legacy Homecare Group provides home care.
Whenever possible, yes. Legacy Homecare Group matches Apalachicola clients with a consistent caregiver so your loved one can build a comfortable, trusting relationship. If a change is ever needed, our team communicates with your family first.
Talk with a Certified Senior Care Manager about your loved one’s needs, get honest answers about cost, and schedule a free in-home assessment in Apalachicola. No contracts, no obligation.
