Seniors First Orlando

Overview of Seniors First Orlando

Seniors First Orlando is a nonprofit organization at 5395 L B McLeod Road, Orlando, Orange County, Florida 32811, operating since 1966 and serving seniors aged 60 and over and adults with disabilities. Described as the largest social services organization in metro Orlando, the agency offers assisted living, home care, and community programs in a single-story building with transportation services. Not CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Assisted living provides 24/7 staffing with personalized care plans. Services include assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, recreational activities, housekeeping and laundry, transportation, and meal services. Home care offers in-home personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and companionship for seniors preferring to age in place.

Community programs reflect the organization’s mission-driven approach: Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to homebound individuals; the Neighborhood Lunch Program provides communal dining and social connection; medical equipment assistance is available; a community food pantry addresses food insecurity; and a public Guardianship Program ensures the well-being of vulnerable adults. The organization emphasizes preserving resident independence and dignity.

Located 6.9 miles from downtown Orlando in the Southwest Orlando neighborhood with a Walk Score of 33 (somewhat walkable). Most errands and services require transportation. Nearby access to hospitals, pharmacies, dining, shopping, and parks available by car.

Financial assistance programs available to Florida residents include Long-Term Care Waiver, Community Care for the Elderly, Home Care for the Elderly, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, and Optional State Supplementation. Income and asset limits vary; families should verify eligibility with a local Area Agency on Aging.

As a nonprofit community-based organization, Seniors First Orlando prioritizes social services alongside direct care.

Families should ask about state licensing, caregiver qualifications, staffing ratios, emergency response protocols, and the organization’s relationships with local healthcare providers for medical care coordination.

(407) 292-0177

Types of Care at Seniors First Orlando

Assisted Living Home Care

Walk Score: 33 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What does this home offer?

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

6.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Orlando's city center to Seniors First Orlando's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

What neighborhood is Seniors First Orlando in?

Seniors First Orlando is in the Southwest Orlando neighborhood.

Is Seniors First Orlando in a walkable area?

Seniors First Orlando has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the phone number of Seniors First Orlando?

(407) 292-0177 will put you in contact with the team at Seniors First Orlando.

Is Seniors First Orlando Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Seniors First Orlando is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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