The Best Nursing Home Communities in Marion County, FL

"I spent 13 days in this facility recovering from major surgery. I cannot say enough about the nursing staff. Especially one nurse in particular named Kelly. If it wasn’t for his smile and positive attitude I don’t think I would have made through as successfully as I did. He was always professional and took time to answer my questions. He made my family feel like they were part of the program as well. I also want to mention the food was fantastic. I’ve never had food this good in a hospital before! Thank you to everyone at Encompass for making one of the worst periods of my life so much better. "

"Mom moved into Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center. She's gonna go to rehab, but she's there for long-term care. We liked what we saw. We liked the way it was run. It's very secure, and there's a lot of constant interaction. Everybody there looks happy. The residents and the employees were extremely friendly when we were on the tour. They knew everybody by name and the residents greeted them like they were friends. And it was just a really warm atmosphere. They have a salon, and rehab, they have in-house dining in the dining room, and they have laundry. They do laundry, and they have skilled nursing. Mom says the food is good."

"The rehabilitation Dept. is A+++ The Trainers are top notch, they are caring, patient, and work with you at any level you need. They took me from a wheelchair and unable to do anything for myself, to a normal life. I can now cook a meal, walk from one end of my home to the other. I cannot thank them enough. Super job to the gang!!! Love you all."

"Researching nursing care centers, and rehab centers has been very important to me. I am in my mid-70s and I may need care sometime in the near future. My visit to Timber Ridge provided information for future decision making. First of all, I found the nursing staff and management staff to be excellent during my visit. All of my questions were clearly answered in detail. I found the facility to be clean and date and well staffed. Timber Ridge will be at the top of my list when I have to make a decision in the future. Thank you very much! "

"We toured Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. It was very nice and very clean. Everything looked very nice. The lady who showed us around was the receptionist. They were very nice and helpful. They have different areas to sit in and do things. They have PT. They have open areas that you could visit with your family and so on. It is very expensive to get in there, and there's a two- to three-year wait. Regarding security, you have to sign in to visit people."

"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 there is not one good thing I could say about that facility. I would not put my enemy in that facility at all. The place was rusty, dusty, dirty, and ratty tatty. They need to improve the care of their nurses and they need to renovate. The front lobby looked spectacular. But then when you go in the back and you go into the rooms, the rooms had chipped wood, chipped paint, and dirty floors. They needed to have supplies. They didn't even have bedpans. They ran out of bedpans and my father had to go buy one at a store. The staff needed more training. I probably went 3 or 4 times to the administrator to try to resolve things. They need a whole new makeover and they need a whole new staff training for that place to be anywhere close to where my mom is at right now."

"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. The food is very good. I'm having a chef's salad today that's really good. My husband is enjoying his food, too. He said it's so much better than hospital food. We're in different rooms, but they're doing so well with the COVID. All the staff members wear N95 masks. You have to stay in your room, but I couldn't really move around too much anyway. They are keeping everybody 14 days isolated, but your family can make an appointment and they will wheel you outside. You're behind partition and they can come up and see you. They can't come into the facility to see you. They're doing everything right as far as I'm concerned with COVID, and the staff is very knowledgeable, especially for me. They have to get me up and out of bed, and the physical therapist and occupational therapist push you, but I want to get myself going and be able to go home, so that's good. The rooms are beautiful. They look like a hotel room. I can see right out my door if I was able to go out. They bring all your meals to your room because of the COVID restrictions, but normally they have dining areas out there where you can sit. It looks like a hotel lobby out there. There's a fireplace and a TV over it. As much as I can see, it looks beautiful and upscale, like a Hyatt lobby. They have an activity director, and because of COVID a lot of things are different, but I happen to have my iPad with me, so I'm either reading, or they have the big screen TVs, or doing research, so I didn't ask for anything recreation-wise. Today, the staff came and brought a welcome balloon, and they already have my plan of care case management set up for next week. Normally, they have a happy hour, but because we're in our rooms they come around. They even have beer or wine and snacks and sodas, and they just bring it to your room individually because of COVID. I know my husband is getting a newspaper every day, which he loves. They're doing what they can during COVID. I'm sure there are other things if I was interested, but I told the young lady that pretty much between the therapies and the things I have to do I don't really need anything else."

Freedom Pointe at The Villages, located in Lady Lake, FL, is a senior living provider that offers a variety of care types including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Care. The community provides different room types to meet the diverse needs of its residents, such as apartments, skilled nursing care rooms, private rooms, and private rooms specifically designed for memory care. For those who enjoy cooking, some rooms come with full kitchens or kitchenettes. The amenities at Freedom Pointe at The Villages are designed to enhance the living experience of its residents. It offers on-site parking and a swimming pool for relaxation and fitness. Meals are provided, and residents can enjoy a variety of organized activities and programs. The community has both outdoor and indoor common areas, and it is pet-friendly, which is great for residents who want to bring their furry friends. Safety is a priority, with an emergency response system in place. For leisure, there is a garden, entertainment activities, and communal dining areas. Residents can also take advantage of the fitness and wellness facilities, salon services, and a resort-style environment. The community includes walking and hiking areas, health and wellness activities, flexible dining options, internet access, group exercise, and social events to keep everyone engaged and connected. In terms of services, Freedom Pointe at The Villages offers general transportation services, making it easy for residents to get around. Special diets and dietary accommodations are available for those with specific nutritional needs. The community provides physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation services. There is a chef on staff to prepare delicious meals, and housekeeping services ensure that residents' living spaces are clean and comfortable. For residents who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), assistance is available. Additionally, there is a nutrition specialist on staff to support the dietary health of the residents. Overall, Freedom Pointe at The Villages aims to provide a supportive and enjoyable environment for seniors with varying levels of care needs.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration

"We toured Lady Lake Specialty Care. The area we visited was clean, but it wasn't nearly as nice as the other two we visited. It's older. It's probably 30 years old, so it was not up-to-date. The staff who gave the tour was friendly. They showed you around them. They were nice. They were okay."

" My mom was a resident at the Villages Rehab and Nursing Center. My mom got great care from all departments. The Nursing team did an exceptional job with her medical needs. Rehab was awesome my mom exercise couldn't believe the results. Nice and clean building"

"Everyone has been amazing, and therapy has been specifically great as well!"

"As someone who spent a fair amount of time within this facility, I would have to say at face value, the facility is maintained very well and kept very clean. My loved one was given a level of care that I was more than happy with, and I generally enjoyed visiting the facility. "

"The rooms are two patients to a room and several are four patients to a room. My loved one actually likes being in the four patient room over being moved to a semi-private room. The facility is a bit on the older side, but quite functional Everything is clean and organized The staff is kind, caring, attentive, and gentle. My loved one is well cared for and the staff know her by name. The staff are up lifting and interact with each other with smiles on their faces. After observing the staff for several hours on a weekend, I found everyone to be thoughtful, kind, and respectful to the patients and that the day ended with the same smiles that the staff started out their day with. The admissions office is extremely knowledgeable and prompt in their responses. The business office is wonderful and made themselves available to answer all my family's questions. The activities director is very active with providing the patients with fun activities and also works to help each patient through their personal issues such as missing their family and how to set up video calls for the patient to have with their families in an attempt to help them to adjust to their new normal. The social service office is welcoming, supportive, caring, and willing to help in any way possible. The staff are prompt with checking the patient's vitals 24 hours a day. My loved one had a drop in their blood pressure during the night and the staff took prompt action to address the issue. Having been in multiple facilities across the country, I am most impressed by the attitude and caring hearts of the staff at Avante Inverness. That means everything to my family and I. "

"The facility and the staff are awesome! Very professional and attentive to the redidents. I felt really good having my mom stay at this facility and recomend it to everyone!"