This word set can be confusing, even for word geeks. Let's start with the basics. A homograph is a word that has the same spelling as another word but has a different sound and a different meaning: lead (to go in front of)/lead (a metal) wind (to follow a course that is not straight)/wind (a gust of air) bass (low, deep sound)/bass (a type of fish)
Paying for long-term care in Florida, whether it be a nursing home, assisted living facility, or home health care, is expensive. The average cost of a nursing home in Florida is $7,500 per month.Private health insurance policies generally don't pay for long-term care, and few people purchase long-term care insurance policies. For those covered by Medicare, long-term care services is very limited.he average cost of a nursing home in Florida is $7,500 per month. Private health insurance policies generally don't pay for long-term care, and few people purchase long-term care insurance policies.
Key Facts. 1  There are 683 licensed nursing homes in Florida, representing approximately 83,587 beds (Souce: Agency for Health Care Administration) 2  The estimated number of residents is 73,000 (roughly 85% occupancy at any given time) 3  There are 3,089 licensed ALFs in Florida, representing approximately 92,000 beds. (Souce: Agency for Health Care Administration) The median annual cost of care for a semi-private room in a Florida nursing center is $87,600.* The median annual cost of care for a private room in a Florida nursing center is $96,725* The median annual cost for care for a private room in a Florida assisted living facility is $37,800.* Nearly 40 percent of long term care spending is paid for by private funds. Medicare, which covers rehabilitation services after an individual is discharged from a hospital, pays for 19 percent of all long term care spending.