The Best Nursing Home Communities in Hernando County, FL

"Opinion based on our experience during our days at the institution. Very profession, friendly, caring staff and administration. We were looking for and were concerned about CARE. During moms stay she was always found clean, attended and above all Care and Concern demonstrated. We had been to younger facilities and quite frankly they did not measure up. Modern is not necessarily better and this environment while an older facility was always clean. Other talked a good show but they delivered. As for food let's face it we eat what we like and institution food not always what we want or like. Bottom.line prepared well was appropriate for moms condition. We felt comfortable with her welfare while there. I hope this helps with making your most difficult situation and decision."

"It took Mom some time to get use to the fact she would be living here permanently, but now she considers her caretakers part of the family. My sister and I do too. They take such good care of our Mom. My Mom has been a resident here for a few years. I was living out of state for awhile, but visited a few months out of the year. Now I reside a few blocks away and visit very often. Every time I'm there, the staff is very kind and caring. Mom stated how much she loved being there and considered it her home. I give great credit to her caretakers, Nurses Peggy C. and Elizabeth , her CNAs Donna M and Crystal P. for making her feel at home . In activities Sarah and Angela have become great friends with Mom and make her want to get out of her room to participate in some of the activities they offer. Housekeeping and Laundry are always on top of things. Mom's room is always clean and laundry is delivered and put away for her."

"My family member is current resident here since December, 2021. I cannot be more pleased and happy with the care he receives at Bear Creek. Every single person who works there, in every department there is, is a caring and trained professional. I never worry about my family member’s safety or neglect. I very highly recommend Bear Creek to anyone seeking long term care. "

"I broke my femur and stayed from Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 20th. The rooms were fine. I had the best care I could possibly ask for. I was very lucky to have 2 CNA's who happened to have to work a lot of shifts during that time. Their names are Leni and Dennis. They were compassionate and kind, and made me smile even when I wanted to feel sorry for myself. The nighttime CNA Vickie retired after being there for 30 years. She was wonderful and knew her stuff for sure. On the whole I would give the staff 5 stars. I needed rehab and there again I couldn't have asked for better care. Suzanne, Dora, Lauren, Ben, and Rickie got me on my feet and ready to go home. They work so hard to get some of these uncooperating patients to just move a little. You get 3 hot meals a day if you have a stomach for it. I didn't, so I wasn't that interested in the meals. I would definitely recommend Solaris for anyone who needs rehab."

"Baldomero Lopez State Veterans is wonderful to my dad. He has been there for about 2 months. It’s beautiful. The food is surprisingly very good. The staff there is very caring. There have been a few little incidents -- most of them minor -- and they call you right away to keep you informed about things that have happened even if they don’t have great consequence. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about how they render their care there."

"My mother is at Heather Hill Healthcare Center. We chose them because they had long-term care and they had what we needed. They were close to us and they seemed very accommodating. We have since found their level of service is beyond what we've ever experienced with my mother. They are excellent. She's been there for over a week. I actually haven't been inside because of COVID. I've seen the outside and they let you see your loved one from a window in their courtyard. It's just as pleasant as any other. I like the courtyard. The staff bent over backwards to service both her and her loved ones."

"My elderly father was told that he would never walk again after breaking his hip. My Daddy and I did not want to accept this without trying everything that we could. He stayed at this rehab center for a month receiving therapy 7 days a week. My Daddy walked out with the aid of a walker after his stay. The staff here is excellent and extremely caring. They gave my Daddy the wonderful gift of hope and they were his cheerleaders. They gave back his independence and great quality of life. My Daddy could not have walked again without their help and love. I highly recommend them in every possible way! Excellent facility."

"My mother never wanted to go to a nursing home. After a previous stroke, she went to a different facility and was absolutely miserable. After this stroke, she said that she was happy here and wanted to stay. That made me happy that she was being well taken care of and more importantly, happy that she was there. She really enjoys the socialization, dancing, and activities that they do. Keep up the great job, guys. "

"I spent 6 wks here after a horrible car accident. The staff was helpful and took care of my needs. Without them I don’t know what I would have done. "

"I was sent to Blue Heron after my stay in the hospital. I can't say enough good things about the staff in rehab and the medical team on the rehab floor. They are very compassionate. I have now transitioned into long term care and again can't say enough wonderful things about the team. The rooms are all private which is very nice along with it being cleaned on a daily basis, along with activities. Erik is my caseworker and has made this transition much easier always answered my questions and was extremely helpful. Definitely would recommend Blue Heron!"

"Mother just transferred to there from hospital. Since no interior rooms for easy access window visits were open, the manager worked with us to get her the best room available. The manger explained because of COVID, inside visits are extremely limited and must be scheduled ( all the other care centers I contacted explained the same limitations ). The manager told us they will work with front door window visits, so Dad can have easy access on the walkway and patio. Also the facility is trying to work through COVID for outside visits. Their facility, like all the others I contacted, was not designed with the COVID empidemic in mind. The manager called me when Mom first arrived to notify us that a that a change was required and will have it completed next day. The next day I called mom on her cell and it was completed. The nurse plugged in her cell phone charger so her cell phone isnt dead and we could call her. One of the staff met us at the door so we could drop off the head set for the cell phone so my mom could talk without holding the phone. They also witnessed and notorized paperwork needed for us on her POA. Mom did say she liked the food and the staff was very nice to her. Mom is a former nurse and was pleased on how the Rehab staff talked to her and explained things to her. My wife and I used to attend meetings there in the evenings in the past, the facility was always clean, smelled good, and food was good. Day 4 and no complaints from Mom. One thing on this facility was a third party person who worked with multiple care centers advised me that this facility has staff easy to work with, so far that is true. Bottom line Mom is happy, she would voice her concerns if not, the staff has worked with us the best they can with the COVID limitations. ...update......Mom just called while writing this review. She said food is good, staff is nice, bed is nice, acitvities director got her crossword puzzles she asked for, physical therapist is nice and helping her, no complaints. She is looking forward to seeing Dad inside on his scheduled visit. "

"At age 89 my mother’s residency went from her home to Consulate of NPR in August 2018. She was so blessed to have a variety of wonderful care takers for the last 2 years. From RN’s ( Barbara, Josh, Lenny etc) to CNA’s (Tony, Jessica, Melissa, Roy, Patty, Ann, and many more) they all treated mom like family. Mom was always, always clean, dressed nicely, and they even did her hair up with a ribbon/Bow, sometimes braiding it. Everyone. Was so helpful, and kind to all our family as well.” Any time” we came to visit we were always welcomed. I thank these hero’s for their love and support to her. She passed in August and will be missed by family and her good friends from Consulate. "

"I was in Life Care Center New Port Richey for rehab after I had my stroke two years ago. They were very good. They had good, nutritious food and portions that was right for you. You wouldn't be hungry there. There was a lot of physical activity. I did some weight lifting and walked a lot. They had markers to tell you how much walking you've done. It was a very good place that didn't smell and was very clean and very nice. I was a cook for 25 years, and they actually let me help out with cooking a couple of times one day they were shorthanded. The staff was very good and very helpful. When you call, they come; I did not have to wait. My daughter asked if my little dog could visit me, and they said as long as he had his rabies shots and he wasn't aggressive, she could bring him in to visit. There were plenty of activities. The grounds were beautiful, so you could walk around outside."

"My uncle was in this facility and he was very happy with the care. He did great in rehab and is still doing good at home. Id say they did a good job. "