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Healthcare at Home - HCA Florida Healthcare
This agency provides skilled nursing services for patients who are unable to leave their homes. They can get nursing and therapy services after surgery, for an injury or for disease management. By recovering in their own homes, they can avoid hospital and nursing home stays. Please see the website for more information.
HCA Florida Healthcare - Citrus Hospital
This Home Health Agency helps patients heal and recover in the privacy of their own homes. This makes a safe alternative to nursing home care and shortens inpatient hospital stays. The patient must be homebound and cannot leave the home without help. The patient's doctor must order and direct home health services. Please see the website for more information.
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Elderly Care Referrals - SeniorCare.com
SeniorCare.com is a website that helps seniors and their families find information they need. You can reach out or visit the agencies listed on the site to make sure you get all the details you may need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Available Directories:
- Assisted Living
- Home Care
- Nursing Homes
- Adult Day Care
Support Network - American Heart Association
This group offers a support network. It is for those who are overcoming heart or stroke challenges. The network covers a variety of topics. People can share experiences and wisdom with others on the same path. You can learn how to make your experience smoother. You can also learn how to make it easier to manage. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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American Heart Association
This group is a charity organization. It is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The group funds healthy eating programs and scientific research. It also promotes access to care.
Youth Crisis Shelters - Youth & Family Alternatives
This agency runs several youth crisis shelters. They provide residential group care. The help is for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. These youth are runaways, homeless, or have been kicked or locked out by their parents or guardians. They may need short-term respite or crisis placement. They may also need emergency shelter due to abuse or neglect. There is no cost to families.
Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Child Care Resources & Referral - Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
This group connects parents with child care options. They can help parents find quality early learning programs. They can connect parents with financial aid. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430
School Readiness - Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
The program helps low-income families get early education and childcare. This can help your young children succeed in school. Please call 352.563.9939 or go to the website to learn more.
Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*lobby closes at 2:00 PM on Fridays
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
This agency offers early learning programs to children up to age 5. Parents pay based on a sliding fee scale. The school readiness program is open to all qualifying children. As funding becomes available, children are placed in the program according to the Coalition's established priorities. Please see the website for more information.
Early Learning Options Include:
- Family child care homes
- Licensed child care centers
- License-exempt child care centers
- School-based classrooms
- Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
School Readiness Programs Include:
- Appropriate staff-to-child ratios
- Character development programs
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Family-friendly environment
- Healthy and safe environments
- Individual education plans
- Literacy programs
- Parent support services