The Villages, FL, spans Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties and is home to 79,077 residents. More than four out of five people here are 65 or older. Retirees here can find expert medical care at UF Health The Villages Hospital. Select Specialty Hospital – The Villages provides critical illness recovery services.
Nursing homes accommodate the personal, medical and social needs of ailing individuals who require a high level of care not accessible otherwise. These facilities provide room and board, 24/7 professional medical services and supervision, help with daily activities and in-house recreational opportunities. Such features make nursing home care quite costly compared to other senior living arrangements. Here, in The Villages, the average price for a semiprivate room is $8,973 per month, according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This rate is considerably higher than the national median of $7,756. Home health care or assisted living may offer more appropriate and affordable care for those who do not need such extensive support.
This guide further discusses what seniors in The Villages can expect to pay for nursing home accommodations or other senior care. It also shares what nursing homes are charging in nearby cities and provides a list of local free or low-cost resources.
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1700 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL, 32159
4.2
(66 reviews)
"My mother is at Freedom Pointe Rehabilitation right now, and she'll only be here hopefully for a month. We chose it because it had a five-star rating for rehab. The staff is very good. Everything is very good with top notch, pleasant rooms. You call ..."
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3875 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL, 32162
"I'm in rehab at Buffalo Crossings. It's a ten all around. My husband and I both came over here after a hospital stay. The staff has been very helpful. The nurses and the CNAs are wonderful. The physical and occupational therapy has been fantastic. Th..."
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16605 SE 74th Soulliere Ave, The Villages, FL, 32162
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I was at this facility from may 30, 2023 til June 30 2023. From the moment I got here everyone treated me like family. From my aides to nurses to my therapists. I want to thank you for the great care and kindness. The food was excellent, a far c..."
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16529 SE 86th Belle Meade Circle, The Villages, FL, 32162
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was at The Club Health and Rehabilitation Center at The Villages. There was absolutely nothing I liked about it. They neglected my mother. They did not answer the call lights. The food was not great. The staff was rude and ignorant. And the..."
READ MORE900 Highway 466, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
3.5
(35 reviews)
"My mother is at The Villages Rehab & Nursing Center for rehab. The first and most important thing is that the care she's receiving from one of the nurse aides is excellent, and her name is Tracy. The care tech is great. The facility, to me, looks ver..."
READ MORE490 S Old Wire Road, Wildwood, FL, 34785
2.9
(25 reviews)
"Everyone has been amazing, and therapy has been specifically great as well!..."
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1460 EL CAMINO REAL DRIVE, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
"Freedom Pointe at The Villages, located in Lady Lake, FL, is a senior living provider that offers a variety of care types including Independ..."
READ MOREIn The Villages, nursing home semiprivate rooms carry an average monthly cost of $8,973. The median monthly cost for a private room is $9,551.
Referring to monthly average costs of nursing home semiprivate rooms, The Villages exceeds the average American city by over $1,200. Rates here are $300 above Florida’s state average of $8,669 as well.
Prices in The Villages run along the midrange compared to nearby cities in the state. Ocala’s costs fall about $790 below costs here. Rates in Homosassa Springs come closer, with residents there paying $152 less per month than those in The Villages. Orlando area seniors, on the other hand, pay $152 more than nursing home residents in this city. Tampa has some of the state’s highest rates, over $970 more than The Villages.
The Villages
$8,973
Florida
$8,669
United States
$7,756
Tampa
$9,946
Homosassa Springs
$8,821
Ocala
$8,187
Orlando Area
$9,125
Finding economically feasible care for an aging loved one is a priority for many retirees and families in The Villages. Accordingly, it is helpful to compare the costs of nursing homes and other senior care options. The least expensive is adult day health care with an average price of $1,625 per month. Home care or home health care costs $2,500 more with a median rate of $4,124. Assisted living is about $825 more than in-home services with an average cost of $4,950. Nursing home care has the highest costs, exceeding assisted living by $4,000 or $4,600 for a semiprivate room or private room, respectively.
Home care
$4,124
Home health care
$4,124
Adult day health care
$1,625
Assisted living
$4,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,973
Nursing home (private room)
$9,551
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.
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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in The Villages can reach out to the following organizations for a variety of aging-related assistance. Some programs may enable ailing individuals to delay out-of-home placement. Other services provide financial, legal or emotional support for those who opt to enter a nursing home arrangement.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Options | (800) 262-2243 | Elder Options is a portal to aging and disability services in North Central Florida. Seniors can call the helpline for information, choices and referrals. Options and Medicaid Benefits Counselors screen and advise seniors, families and caregivers for home and community-based supports, and SHINE counselors educate callers about health insurance. The Care Transitions Program helps people just released from a hospital delay admission to a nursing home. Caregiver training and healthy aging classes are also available. |
| Caring Neighbors | (352) 674-9022 | Caring Neighbors is a volunteer network reaching seniors with free nonmedical assistance. Services include friendly home visits, short-term meals, transportation and errand running, respite care and pet care. |
| Pickleballers Serving Seniors | infoPSS10120@gmail.com | Pickleballers Serving Seniors is also a volunteer-led organization helping older residents in need. They offer visits to residences and nursing homes, grocery and prescription pickup and delivery, legal and financial information, minor handyman repairs and spiritual support. Volunteers can also accompany clients on social outings and assist with using the internet, computers and cell phones. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program accepts and works to resolve grievances made by or on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities. Trained volunteers educate residents and their families about their rights and advocate to improve quality of life and protect health, welfare and safety. All services are free and confidential. |
Nursing Homes
Tracy
1
Review of The Club Health and Rehabilitation Center at The Villages
My mother was at The Club Health and Rehabilitation Center at The Villages. There was absolutely nothing I liked about it. They neglected my mother. They did not answer the call lights. The food...
Nursing Homes
Kathleen
4
Review of Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Mom went to Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for rehab, and is sort of transitioning now to long-term care. They have up to date equipment and it's very clean. It's still early, but...
Nursing Homes
Sandy's better
5
Review of Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
I was at this facility from may 30, 2023 til June 30 2023. From the moment I got here everyone treated me like family. From my aides to nurses to my therapists. I want to thank you for the great...
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