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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Jacksonville, Florida

33 of the 107 places in Jacksonville work with Medicaid: 33 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 107 places in Jacksonville.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Florida’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Florida

It is run by Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). (850) 300-4323 · Apply for Medicaid. Applications and eligibility are handled by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), online through MyACCESS. The phone number is DCF's public benefits call center (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). If you need long-term care, select the "HCBS/Waivers or Nursing Home" option on the application.

  • Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC): Medicaid plan for long-term care: in-home services, adult day care, assisted living services, and nursing home care for people who need that level of care. There is a waiting list for community services, managed through the ADRC.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Orange Park8 with Medicaid · 11 miles awaySaint Augustine5 with Medicaid · 34 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Jacksonville?
In our directory, 33 of the 107 places in Jacksonville, Florida, work with Medicaid: 33 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Florida?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Florida: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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