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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Dunedin, FL for 2024

The age-friendly city of Dunedin offers a welcoming environment for older adults seeking warm weather throughout the year and high access to health care. It’s home to Mease Dunedin Hospital, a 120-bed facility with a state-of-the-art critical care unit and a surgical center with four operating suites. Additionally, several hospitals are located within easy driving distance, including Morton Plant Hospital in nearby Clearwater and HCA Florida Largo Hospital in neighboring Largo.

For many seniors who’ve recently been hospitalized or otherwise need around-the-clock medical support, Dunedin is an attractive living destination for its high-quality nursing homes. These facilities provide supervision and skilled services, such as medication administration and rehabilitative therapies, along with personal care, daily meals and recreational activities. This type of care is the most intensive option in Dunedin as well as the costliest, with seniors paying starting rates of $8,927 per month. Fortunately, budget-friendly alternatives, such as home health care and assisted living, are available to those with less extensive care needs.

This guide provides more details on how nursing home rates compare to the costs of other types of senior care. It also highlights financial assistance options and local resources that serve seniors and families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Dunedin, FL

Nursing homes in Dunedin charge $8,927 monthly for semi-private accommodations and $9,885 for private rooms.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Dunedin, nursing home residents pay $8,927 monthly for services, making this city one of the costlier places in Central Florida for this level of care. This rate exceeds the state average of $8,654, and it's about 13% higher than the national norm. It's also above what’s typical for the region. For example, in Homosassa Springs, monthly care costs are competitive at $8,760, and in The Villages, rates come in at $8,669. Similarly, seniors in Orlando pay about 10% less for nursing home care than residents in Dunedin, although in North Port, rates are higher at $9,490.  

Dunedin

$8,927

Florida

$8,654

United States

$7,908

Homosassa Springs

$8,760

The Villages

$8,669

North Port

$9,490

Orlando

$8,060

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home rates are high compared to the cost of other types of senior care in Dunedin, with seniors paying $8,927 for semi-private rooms and $9,885 for private accommodations. This is about twice the cost of in-home care and home health care, which cost $4,767. Assisted living may be a more cost-effective alternative for those with limited skilled nursing needs and costs about 62% less than starting nursing home rates, and those who live at home and attend adult day health care pay $2,123.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living Facility

$3,350

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$8,927

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$9,885

Note: Data for Dunedin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Dunedin, 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.

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caregiver37

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

Review of Manor Care Health Services of Dunedin

Prior to admissions they tell you they promise you everything. One of the nurses actually said that the admissions person is just like a car salesmen, they tell you what you want to hear to get...

Provider response

We are sorry that your family has had a negative experience with some of the nurses at our center. Although we cannot discuss any specific issues on this site due to patient privacy, we would like...

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Buddy'sMom

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

Review of Manor Care Health Services of Dunedin

My husband was sent there for physical therapy. He stayed overnight and called me the next day to pick him up. His room had peeling wallpaper, black (either dirt or mold) around the perimeter....

Provider response

We are sorry that you had a negative experience with the nurses at our center. Although we cannot discuss any specific issues on this site due to patient privacy, we would like to talk with you...

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TDSchmidt

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

Review of Manor Care Health Services of Dunedin

This place is no place for someone you love. The staff has no sense of urgency, place if filthy and food is horrible. My person was not treated with dignity but housed like cattle. The missing...

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TD, it sounds like you had a negative experience with us, and want to learn more about your concerns. Please contact our Care Line or email us.

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