A personal place to start
Your free assessment is reviewed personally by a member of the staff, followed by a call about what comes next.
More time for what matters
Helping families since 2007
Serving all 67 Florida counties
Phone, video or in person in Southwest Florida
Request received
The team will review your request and contact you.
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4.8 from 50+ client reviews
4.8 from 50+ client reviews
Carl B. Zacharia
Experienced help. Clear next steps.
Founded by Carl B. Zacharia, an elder law attorney with more than 30 years of experience.
A practical application service for families facing long-term care decisions.
One clearly defined fee
Application management is $3,500 for one Florida long-term care Medicaid application, agreed in writing before work begins.
The right help when legal work is needed
Senior Care Resources is not a law firm. Zacharia Frey PLLC provides legal services under a separate engagement and fee.
Preserve what you can. Get the care you need.
Guidance for the decisions ahead, and practical help with the application in front of you.
Nursing home Medicaid
Understand the application steps when a loved one needs long-term nursing home care.
Assisted living Medicaid
Get help navigating Florida’s long-term care application process for assisted living.
Medicaid care at home
Explore long-term care options and the application process for support at home.
Application management
A document checklist, application preparation, caseworker follow-up and support through a decision.
Free Medicaid assessment
A short intake form, personal staff review and a call to discuss where things stand.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us about your situation. Start with a free assessment or ask the team a question.
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Carl B. Zacharia
Founder of Senior Care Resources
Founded around the needs of families
Carl B. Zacharia founded Senior Care Resources in Pennsylvania in 2007. The company has helped families manage long-term care Medicaid applications ever since, and has served Florida families since 2025.
Senior Care Resources is a separate company from Zacharia Frey PLLC. Its Medicaid application services are not legal services and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Legal work is available through the law firm under a separate engagement.
Compassion. Knowledge. A plan.
Personal guidance
Start with a free assessment, a personal review and a conversation about where things stand.
Practical application support
Get help with the checklist, documents, filing and the caseworker’s requests.
Clarity about the scope
Know the application fee in advance and when separate legal services may be needed.
What happens next
From the first question to a clear next step
Begin with a free Medicaid assessment. A member of the team reviews your information personally.
If you choose application management, the team helps collect the documents, prepares and files the application, coordinates the CARES assessment and follows the case with DCF.
The application management fee is $3,500, agreed in writing before work begins. DCF decides each application; no one can guarantee approval.
Step 1
Start your free assessment
Step 2
Discuss the next steps
Step 3
Gather documents and prepare the application
Step 4
Follow the case through a decision
Florida-wide help. Southwest Florida roots.
Work with the team by phone, video and secure document upload in all 67 Florida counties, or meet in person in Southwest Florida.
Southwest Florida
Tampa Bay
Pasco and Pinellas counties
Central Florida
North Central Florida and The Villages
Northeast Florida
North Florida and the Big Bend
Northwest Florida and the Panhandle
Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast
Broward County
Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys
A few questions before you begin
Who does Senior Care Resources help?
Senior Care Resources helps Florida families prepare and manage applications for long-term care Medicaid, including nursing home care, assisted living and care at home.
Is the Medicaid assessment free?
Yes. The first assessment is free and carries no obligation. You receive a short two-page intake form, a personal staff review and a call to discuss where things stand.
What does application management cost?
The flat fee is $3,500 for one Florida long-term care Medicaid application, agreed in writing before work begins. Legal services are not included and are quoted separately when needed.
What does the application service include?
It includes a document checklist and collection help, application preparation and filing with DCF, acting as the designated representative with the caseworker, CARES assessment coordination and follow-up through a decision.
Can we work together remotely?
Yes. The team serves all 67 Florida counties by phone, video and secure document upload. In-person meetings are available in Southwest Florida.
Is Senior Care Resources a law firm?
No. Senior Care Resources is a separate company from Zacharia Frey PLLC. Its application services are not legal services and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Any legal work is handled under a separate law-firm engagement.
Can you guarantee Medicaid approval?
No. The Florida Department of Children and Families decides each application. The team helps prepare the application, respond to requests and follow the case to a decision.
Have another question?
Ask the team about your situation and the application process.
A clearer next step starts with a conversation
Start your free Medicaid assessment or contact the team with a question about long-term care applications in Florida.