We offer two types of admission plans, Fraternal Care for Masons and their wives or widows, and Private Pay for non-members. Visit our admissions page to see if you qualify for Fraternal Care and contact our Admissions Office to learn more about or begin the application process.

We offer two types of admissions plans. Masons and their wives or widows can apply for Fraternal Care, a process that usually takes 30-60 days. Non-members can choose our Private Pay plan, a process that just takes a few days.

Fraternal Care is an admissions plan that guarantees lifelong care at Masonic Home of Florida, regardless of your financial resources. Florida Master Masons and their wives or widows are eligible to apply.

Qualifications for Fraternal Care:

• 10 years as a Florida Master Mason
• Last 3 of 10 years as a continuous member in good standing
• Joined a Florida Lodge prior to age 70
• Completed application to the Masonic Home, initiated by the applicant’s sponsoring Blue Lodge and the District Deputy Grand Master of that district

Contact our Admissions Office for more information about Fraternal Care.

No. Our community is open to everyone, Masons or non-members.

Residents do not keep their cars at Masonic Home of Florida, however we provide scheduled transportation for medical appointments, shopping trips, and community outings in the area.

We provide scheduled, wheelchair-accessible transportation for medical appointments, shopping trips, and community outings. Masonic Home of Florida owns our own vehicles, which are air conditioned and rigorously maintained. Our drivers are certified and trained in resident transportation.

We offer scheduled shopping trips to nearby shops. Also, twice a week our residents can visit Corky’s Cupboard, a little shop adjacent to our main lobby, for sundry items and health and beauty aids, all available at no charge.

No pets are permitted in our community.

In assisted living, most residents prefer to bring their own beds, chairs, TVs, and other small furnishings. However, we do provide essential furniture if needed. In skilled nursing, all furnishings are provided.

No additional storage is available.

Yes. We provide weekly housekeeping with linen and laundry service.

Meals are enjoyed in our dining room, which looks out over our beautiful grounds and Coffee Pot Bayou. Some residents in skilled nursing may receive room service at times.

Yes. We offer a full selection of cable stations at no charge. We also offer daily movies on the in-house Masonic Home channel.

Wireless internet is provided and telephones are available in several areas of the Home and open to all residents. You may arrange for your own private telephone service.

Licensed nurses are on duty 24/7. They will assess and treat you as needed. Each resident, regardless of level of care, has emergency pull cords to notify our caregiving team.

Assisted living residents who are recovering from surgery, illness, or injury are welcome to take advantage of temporary skilled care for as long as necessary. We will secure your apartment so it’s ready for you when you’re ready to move back.

Yes, we provide whatever level of support or administration of medication that you need.

Yes. Our dietitian assesses the individual dietary needs of each new resident and helps with meal planning to support good health and a variety of medical conditions, including:

• Food allergies including gluten and nuts
• Diabetes
• Crohn’s disease
• Hypertension
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• Hypoglycemia
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Lactose intolerance
• Colitis
• Gout
• Diverticulitis

A security officer is on duty 24/7, patrolling the campus internally and externally.

Our building was constructed to withstand inclement weather conditions. We have storm shutters and food and medical supplies on hand at all times. Our staff is trained to help our residents and make sure they are safe and secure. In the event of a hurricane, we have a protocol for local evacuation.

Yes. We regularly hold a variety of activities on campus, including entertainment, exercise, arts and crats, card games, and volunteering to help others. We also schedule community outings to local events and attractions such as shopping, beaches, art galleries, baseball games, and musical events.