Nurse Registry & In-Home Care in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Screened caregiver referrals for Fort Lauderdale homes, waterfront neighborhoods and high-rise condominiums.
Fort Lauderdale households ask for almost every kind of home care we refer — a companion for a parent living alone near Victoria Park, personal-care help in a beachfront condo, overnight coverage in Coral Ridge, skilled nursing support after a hospital stay. What the calls share is urgency: most people reach out because something already changed.
Care Alternatives, Inc. has served South Florida since 1990 and operates in Broward County as a licensed Florida Nurse Registry under License #30211539. We verify caregiver credentials and refer independently contracted professionals; families interview, choose and direct the caregiver in their home.
If you are not sure whether you need a companion, an aide or a nurse, call 800-631-3793 and describe the day. A coordinator can usually tell quickly which level of referral fits, and will say so if a different kind of provider would serve you better.
Fort Lauderdale is served through our Broward County nurse registry operation. For how Florida nurse registries work and how they differ from home health agencies, see our South Florida Nurse Registry guide.
Florida Licensure
Broward Nurse Registry License #30211539
Homemaker Companion Service License #232233 · Care Alternatives, Inc. has served South Florida since 1990.
Local practicalities
Fort Lauderdale's mix of high-rise buildings and single-family neighborhoods means caregiver logistics vary block by block — building access, guest parking and elevator service all come up during intake so the first day goes smoothly.
How to start care in Fort Lauderdale
- 1. Call 800-631-3793 or request care online.
- 2. Describe the daily routine, the help needed, and the hours you have in mind.
- 3. Review screened caregiver candidates and choose who comes into the home.
- 4. Adjust hours or tasks as needs change.
Care situations we see in Fort Lauderdale
These are the arrangements families in this community most often ask about.
Hospital-to-home transitions
Discharge often happens faster than families expect. Referrals can be arranged for the first days home, when help with transfers, meals and medication reminders matters most.
Condo and high-rise living
Buildings along the beach and the New River have their own access, elevator and parking rules that shape caregiver logistics. Those details are worked out before the first shift.
Couples where one spouse is the caregiver
Respite referrals cover a few hours, a weekend or a planned trip so the caregiving spouse can rest without the routine breaking down.
Around-the-clock needs
Live-in or rotating 24-hour referrals are common for advanced dementia, significant fall risk, and end-of-life support at home alongside hospice.
Who we can refer in Fort Lauderdale
As a licensed Florida Nurse Registry we screen and verify credentials, then refer independently contracted caregivers. Families interview candidates and choose who comes into the home.
Companions
Conversation, errands, appointment escorts, meal preparation and light household help for people who mainly need presence and a steady hand.
Home Health Aides (HHAs)
Assistance with grooming, bathing, meals, medication reminders and the everyday routines that keep someone comfortable at home.
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Personal care and daily living support — bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, mobility and safe supervision day or night.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Hands-on nursing support under a plan of care: vitals, medications, catheter and ostomy care, diabetic care and post-hospital monitoring.
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Skilled clinical oversight at home — medication management, wound care, disease-specific monitoring and coordination with your physician.
Home care services requested in Fort Lauderdale
Each of these is explained in full on our services hub.
Personal Care / ADLs
Hands-on help with everyday activities of daily living.
Learn more about personal care / adlsLive-In / 24-Hour Care
Around-the-clock support for safety, comfort, and dignity.
Learn more about live-in / 24-hour careRespite Care
Short-term relief so family caregivers can rest and recharge.
Learn more about respite careNursing Support
Skilled nursing referrals for higher-acuity needs at home.
Learn more about nursing supportPaying for care: private pay is accepted, and we assist Fort Lauderdale families with the documentation long-term care insurers typically request. Veterans and surviving spouses can read about VA-related home-care programs on our veterans home care page. Care Alternatives does not determine benefit eligibility and cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.
Fort Lauderdale home care questions
- Can care start on short notice after a hospital discharge?
- Sometimes, depending on the hours requested and caregiver availability. We do not guarantee a turnaround time; a coordinator will tell you honestly what is available for your dates.
- Are referred caregivers screened?
- Yes. We verify credentials and screen caregivers before referring them. Caregivers are independent contractors, not employees of Care Alternatives.
- Do you refer caregivers to assisted living facilities in Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes. Families often arrange one-on-one companion or aide support to supplement what a community's own staff provides, or a sitter during a hospital or rehab stay.
- Which license covers Fort Lauderdale?
- Broward County Nurse Registry License #30211539, along with Homemaker Companion Service License #232233.
Ready to talk about care in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Tell us what the days look like and a coordinator will explain what level of caregiver referral usually fits. No obligation.
Need care for yourself or a loved one?
Speak with a Care Alternatives coordinator today. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you take the next step — without pressure.