Helpful Links

This list is provided to offer you additional sources for information. Please ask us if you are unable to find the information you seek.

The Florida Bar:  Organization of all lawyers who are licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida to practice law in the state:
Main: 850-561-5600
Referral: 800-342-8011
www.floridabar.org

Social Security Administration:
Main: 800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov

Medicare: Offers a nursing home comparison feature, allowing you to select by state, county, city, zip code or the name of the facility.
Main: 800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov

Florida Senior Legal Services Helpline: 
Main: 888-895-7873

State Long Term Care Ombudsman Council:  Investigates complaints of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes.
Main: 888-831-0404

Florida Abuse Hotline: Anonymously report concerns regarding the care of seniors/elders or children or suspected abuses.
Main: 800-962-2873

SHINE:  Provides free Medicare and health insurance education, counseling and assistance to Medicare customers, their families and caregivers.
Main: 800-963-5337
ElderAffairs.org

Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Elder Helpline:  Provides consumer information about all elder programs and services.
Main: 800-963-5337