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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Leesburg, FL for 2024

There are 27,000 residents who call Leesburg home, 24.6% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. The region has a Mediterranean climate that brings hot summers with plenty of rainfall and comfortable winters. According to U.S. News and World Report, Leesburg Regional Medical Center, which serves the area, is high-performing in procedures and conditions related to cardiology and pulmonology.

Seniors in Leesburg pay $8,973 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this average is over $1,200 higher than the national average of $7,756 per month. This average cost can make other types of care more appealing, such as home health care, which allows seniors to age in place at home with the help of homemakers and health aides. Assisted living is another option for seniors who don’t require 24/7 medical supervision, but who do need assistance with daily activities of life.

In this guide, readers can learn more about the cost of long-term care in Leesburg, including how the cost of nursing home care in surrounding cities compares to Leesburg’s average. There is also a list of resources at the end of the guide.

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Nursing Home Costs in Leesburg, FL

In Leesburg, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $8,973 per month, and a private room is $9,551 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The average cost of nursing care in Leesburg is $304 less than the state’s average of $8,669. Leesburg’s average is $1,217 higher than the national average of $7,756. 

Naples is the most expensive Florida city for nursing home care with an average of $10,391. The state capital, Tallahassee, has an average cost of $7,543, $1,430 less than Leesburg. The least expensive city is Sebring, where nursing home care is $1,521 less than in Leesburg. 

Leesburg

$8,973

Florida

$8,973

The United States

$7,756

Naples

$10,391

Tallahassee

$7,543

Sebring

$7,452

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The cost of care is often a deciding factor when exploring long-term care options. Seniors have their choice of home- and community-based care, such as homemaking and home health aide services. In Leesburg, both types of in-home care cost about $4,124 per month, making nursing home care more than double in comparison. Adult day health care costs $7,348 less than nursing home care. With an average of $4,950, assisted living costs nearly half as much as nursing home care. A private room costs $578 more than a semiprivate room in a nursing home. 

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

Note: Data for Leesburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, The Villages, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Leesburg, 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 in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Leesburg, FL

Whether seniors prefer in-home care services or need skilled nursing care, a wide range of programs are available in mid-Florida to improve quality of life. Additionally, long-term ombudsmen are available to help nursing home residents resolve any complaints or issues during their stay.

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Mid-Florida Community Services, Inc. for Lake County(352) 326-3540Mid-Florida Community Services offers services and programs for seniors in Lake County age 60 and older. The agency’s case managers assess seniors' current needs and help them improve their level of independence. Seniors and their caregivers can reach out for information about in-home services and community-based programs, such as congregate meal sites.
Elder Options(800) 262-2243Operating as the Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging, Elder Options is a nonprofit organization that provides free and unbiased referrals and information regarding senior care options in the Lake County area. Through its helpline, the agency helps seniors find in-home services, such as personal care and home modifications to improve safety. Case managers can also assist seniors looking for financial assistance for prescription medications and other Medicare costs.
The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 831-0404With 13 district offices located throughout the state, ombudsmen investigate complaints regarding the care and well-being of residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. Complaints can involve medication mismanagement, lack of nutritional meal options and elder abuse. Seniors who are considering nursing home services can also find information about local facilities. Certified by the state, a local ombudsman can be contacted through Mid-Florida Community Services or by calling the phone number provided.
Florida’s Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)(800) 963-5337The SHINE program provides Medicare beneficiaries with several ways to learn more about their long-term care options. Seniors can attend virtual classes, and counselors are available to provide one-on-one counseling over the phone or in person and to help low-income seniors apply for financial assistance to cover out-of-pocket expenses. Seniors can learn more about the SHINE program by contacting Mid-Florida Community Services or by calling the phone number provided.

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