How to Start a Long-Term-Care Screening in Lee County
Ask for the correct screening when someone may need ongoing care at home, adult day care, assisted living, or a nursing home.
Start here
Call AAASWFL at 866-413-5337. Ask whether the person should be screened for Florida Medicaid long-term-care services and which step begins the process.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
See long-term-care routingWhat to have ready
- Daily activities requiring hands-on help or supervision
- Diagnoses, medications, falls, hospital stays, and cognitive changes
- Current caregivers and unsafe gaps in coverage
- Medicaid, Medicare, income, and asset information if requested
Words you can use
“I need to know whether this Lee County resident should have a Medicaid long-term-care screening. The hands-on help and supervision needed are [list]. What begins the screening?”
Steps in order
- 1
Describe function and safety needs, not only diagnoses.
- 2
Ask which agency completes the medical screening and financial application.
- 3
Keep names, confirmation numbers, and dates.
- 4
Report a major decline or caregiver loss promptly.
If the first answer is no or wait
Ask separately about meals, respite, home help, equipment, and transportation that may start sooner.
Official sources
- Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Elder Helpline
- AAASWFL programs and SHINE Medicare counseling
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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