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The 3 Best Nursing Homes in Lake City, FL for 2024

Lake City is a scenic community located just 1 hour west of Jacksonville. Of the city’s more than 17,300 residents,16% are aged 65 and over. Seniors residing here have easy access to numerous health care services, including HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, Mayo Clinic Health System – Lake City and Lake Shore Authority. While Lake City’s average nursing home costs of $8,213 per month are $305 higher than the national average, they are more affordable than the state average of $8,654.

Nursing home care is an ideal option for seniors who require 24/7 supervision and skilled nursing services. In addition to providing frequent wellness checks and medication management, nursing home care can include specialty services, such as wound care, incontinence care and speech, occupational and physical therapy. Older adults who don’t require around-the-clock skilled nursing care may benefit from less intensive assisted living or home care services.

This guide provides more information about nursing home services and costs in Lake City compared to nearby cities and other care options. It also includes a list of free and low-cost resources to help older adults and their loved ones make senior care decisions.

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Nursing Home Costs in Lake City, FL

The cost of nursing home care in Lake City averages $8,213 for a semi-private room and $8,973 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Average nursing home costs in Lake City are 5.1% lower than the state average but fall in the middle when compared to other cities in the state. For instance, monthly nursing home costs in Miami and Tampa average 8.9% and 8% higher, respectively, than costs in Lake City. On the other hand, monthly nursing home fees in Orlando are $305 cheaper per month than in Lake City.

 

Lake City

$8,213

Florida

$8,654

United States

$7,908

Miami

$9,019

Tampa

$8,927

Orlando

$7,908

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Due to the specialized care and around-the-clock health care services provided, nursing home care is the most expensive senior living option at $8,213 per month for a semi-private room. Those not requiring 24/7 skilled nursing care may opt for the more affordable option of assisted living care at $2,350 per month. Older adults who prefer to remain in their homes for as long as possible may benefit from in-home care and home health care, which are about 45% cheaper than nursing homes. Adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,403 per month, but it includes only minimal services.

In-Home Care

$4,481

Home Health Care

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,403

Assisted Living Facility

$2,350

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$8,213

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$8,973

Note: Data for Lake City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Gainesville, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Lake City, FL

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

CD

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Baya Pointe Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Baya Pointe is NOT a facility you want to place your loved one in. Filthy, rarely have the supplies to care for the patients. Administrator only cares about the money she can make. She does not...

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Dianne

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bedrock Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Lake City

My friend is at Bedrock Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Lake City. All the people that work there are very friendly and helpful to us when we have questions. His room is always clean and...

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ReviewerAT0701

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Solaris HealthCare Lake City

My father was in Solaris HealthCare Lake City for rehab. It was an excellent place. They have absolutely no positive case for covid, they did a lockdown before any other nursing home and hospital...

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