Orange Park, FL, is a quiet town between the St. Johns River and Doctors Lake. The town is accessible to neighboring Jacksonville, making it easier for seniors to get to world-class hospitals. In the heart of the town is the Orange Park Medical Center, which has been recognized as one of America’s top 100 hospitals. Orange Park has a population of 8,709, and 22.8% are 65 years and older. This is higher than the national average of 16.8%.

Nursing home costs in a semiprivate room in Orange Park equal about $8,213, which is less expensive than the Florida median of $8,654. Nursing homes offer around-the-clock care to residents who have relatively serious medical needs but who do not need hospitalization. For seniors who don’t require nursing home care, assisted living and home aides are options. Assisted living gives seniors a sense of community and independence, while home health care provides basic medical care to seniors who choose to age in place. 

Seniors and their families can use this guide to find valuable resources and details on the different types of care costs in Orange Park.

Directory of Nursing Homes in Orange Park, FL

Life Care Center at Wells Crossing

355 Crossing Blvd, Orange Park, FL, 32073

Life Care Center at Wells Crossing was excellent. I had no complaints about staying in that place. The only problem with them was that they don’t have very many private rooms, and you have to have a d … (read more)
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing was excellent. I had no complaints about staying in that place. The only problem with them was that they don’t have very many private rooms, and you have to have a d … (read more)

Vivo Healthcare Orange Park

570 Wells Road , Orange Park, FL, 32073

I am a resident at vivo and am having a very positive experience here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and also very helpful. The food is not the best but it is not bad. Most of the nurses ar … (read more)
I am a resident at vivo and am having a very positive experience here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and also very helpful. The food is not the best but it is not bad. Most of the nurses ar … (read more)

Life Care Center of Orange Park

2145 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL, 32073

DON’T! A few staff were wonderful, but majority were uninterested and didn’t care. Food is brought to the rooms, temperature is cool to luke warm at best. Setting up trays ie cutting food or op … (read more)
DON’T! A few staff were wonderful, but majority were uninterested and didn’t care. Food is brought to the rooms, temperature is cool to luke warm at best. Setting up trays ie cutting food or op … (read more)

Signature Healthcare of Orange Park

2029 Professional Center Drive, Orange Park, FL, 32073

I have a friend that has been in signature of orange park since February. Needless to say, they went o. Lock down I. March. Very little has been done to make this lock down easier on residents. The … (read more)
I have a friend that has been in signature of orange park since February. Needless to say, they went o. Lock down I. March. Very little has been done to make this lock down easier on residents. The … (read more)

The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Orange Park

833 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL, 32073

The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Orange Park does their best. My brother is there, and the facility is pretty nice and pretty clean. The rooms are kind of small for two people, but the staff has been ve … (read more)
The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Orange Park does their best. My brother is there, and the facility is pretty nice and pretty clean. The rooms are kind of small for two people, but the staff has been ve … (read more)

Consulate Health Care of Orange Park

1215 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL, 32073

This place is not the cleanest. It smells. Most times the urine smell is so strong u can barley take it. The staff is not really nice to the patients. They do not keep family informed of what is going … (read more)
This place is not the cleanest. It smells. Most times the urine smell is so strong u can barley take it. The staff is not really nice to the patients. They do not keep family informed of what is going … (read more)

The Terrace at Fleming Island

1125 FLEMING PLANTATION BLVD, Orange Park, FL, 32003


Westminster Woods on Julington Creek

25 State Road 13, Jacksonville, FL, 32259

Westminster Woods has a reputation for caring for its residents. This all changed when my relative moved from Independent Living to Long-Term Care Living. After 7 years at the facility, my parent is n … (read more)
Westminster Woods has a reputation for caring for its residents. This all changed when my relative moved from Independent Living to Long-Term Care Living. After 7 years at the facility, my parent is n … (read more)

The Terrace of Jacksonville

10680 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257

My brother was put at The Terrace of Jacksonville for rehab. He is supposed to be on a regular diet, and they kept bringing an engineered diet. His room is just average. When you call for a nurse, som … (read more)
My brother was put at The Terrace of Jacksonville for rehab. He is supposed to be on a regular diet, and they kept bringing an engineered diet. His room is just average. When you call for a nurse, som … (read more)

Life Care Center of Jacksonville

4813 LENOIR AVENUE, Jacksonville, FL, 32216

Life Care Center of Jacksonville took my husband when he was turned down by other people because he has true celiac disease, and it required a special diet. Their dietitian did a fantastic job and eve … (read more)
Life Care Center of Jacksonville took my husband when he was turned down by other people because he has true celiac disease, and it required a special diet. Their dietitian did a fantastic job and eve … (read more)

Fouraker Hills Rehab and Nursing Center

1650 Fouraker Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32221

My mom has been placed at West Jacksonville Health. At that time when we were looking for a facility, they were primarily available. They were able to show us that they are very caring. The facility i … (read more)
My mom has been placed at West Jacksonville Health. At that time when we were looking for a facility, they were primarily available. They were able to show us that they are very caring. The facility i … (read more)

University Crossing

6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32216

My husband was in the University Crossing for rehab. It was outstanding, clean, didn’t have any smell, and they let me bring our chihuahua. The staff was outstanding, and the rehab people were outstan … (read more)
My husband was in the University Crossing for rehab. It was outstanding, clean, didn’t have any smell, and they let me bring our chihuahua. The staff was outstanding, and the rehab people were outstan … (read more)

River Garden Hebrew Home

11401 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32258

River Garden Hebrew Home is a great place. They’ve taken excellent care of my wife, but the building is showing its age. The people are very nice. With this many staff, there are a couple of ones that … (read more)
River Garden Hebrew Home is a great place. They’ve taken excellent care of my wife, but the building is showing its age. The people are very nice. With this many staff, there are a couple of ones that … (read more)

Riverwood Nursing and Rehab

2802 Parental Home , Jacksonville, FL, 32216

We went to Riverwood Nursing and Rehab and that was exactly what my mother would want. They have activities and things to do. Just walking through the place, they have plenty of rooms, plenty of aides … (read more)
We went to Riverwood Nursing and Rehab and that was exactly what my mother would want. They have activities and things to do. Just walking through the place, they have plenty of rooms, plenty of aides … (read more)

Cross Care – Jacksonville

5888 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32244

The staff at this facility seemed very friendly and helpful towards the residents. I witnessed several students from a nearby private Catholic school also partake in activities with several of the re … (read more)
The staff at this facility seemed very friendly and helpful towards the residents. I witnessed several students from a nearby private Catholic school also partake in activities with several of the re … (read more)

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

1280 Henley Rd, Middleburg, FL, 32068

Signature HealthCARE of Middleburg is a good place. Every room here is a private room, so you don’t share a room with anybody else. There is a hall set aside for bariatrics. Half of the facility is fo … (read more)
Signature HealthCARE of Middleburg is a good place. Every room here is a private room, so you don’t share a room with anybody else. There is a hall set aside for bariatrics. Half of the facility is fo … (read more)

Cedar Hills Healthcare Center

2061 HYDE PARK RD, Jacksonville, FL, 32210

The person who accommodated us was great. She was the reason that we really considered it. She was really helpful and really nice. The rooms were small, and they had no private rooms. They even had ro … (read more)
The person who accommodated us was great. She was the reason that we really considered it. She was really helpful and really nice. The rooms were small, and they had no private rooms. They even had ro … (read more)

Bartram Crossing

6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32258

Bartram Crossing was nice. The amenities were nice, and my dad was there for rehab. We ate several times there and I would rate it a 3. He had physical therapy, speech, and language therapy. The facil … (read more)
Bartram Crossing was nice. The amenities were nice, and my dad was there for rehab. We ate several times there and I would rate it a 3. He had physical therapy, speech, and language therapy. The facil … (read more)

St Catherine Laboure Place

1750 Stockton ST, Jacksonville, FL, 32204

My mother was a fall risk but yet somebody let her I’m really not sure of what happened first I was told she fell out of the bed which I knew was not true then I was told she was in the bathroom and h … (read more)
My mother was a fall risk but yet somebody let her I’m really not sure of what happened first I was told she fell out of the bed which I knew was not true then I was told she was in the bathroom and h … (read more)

Palm Garden of Jacksonville

5725 Spring Park Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32216

My grandmother is at Palm Garden of Jacksonville for rehab. When they go to her room for rehab, they don’t just let her say no and just sit there. They encourage her to get up and do her rehab. Every … (read more)
My grandmother is at Palm Garden of Jacksonville for rehab. When they go to her room for rehab, they don’t just let her say no and just sit there. They encourage her to get up and do her rehab. Every … (read more)

Nursing Home Costs in Orange Park, FL

In Orange Park, FL, the median monthly cost of a semiprivate private room in a nursing home facility is $8,213. A private room costs about $8,882 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The cost of nursing home care in Orange Park is $391 less than the Florida state median but $305 more expensive than the nation’s monthly median. Compared with neighboring cities and the state, nursing home care in Orange Park is more affordable. The most expensive nursing home care is $9,688 and is in the Palm Bay Area. Both the Deltona area and Gainesville have the same median monthly cost as Orange Park, which is $8,213. 

$12263

Holyoke

$12623

Massachusetts

$7908

The United States

$11406

Pittsfield

$11863

Worcester

$13155

Boston

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care is the most expensive because of the high level of care. To make costs more affordable, seniors in Orange Park could opt for a semiprivate room instead of a private room that costs $669 more per month. Alternate types of care such as assisted living facilities offer fewer services and are less expensive. Assisted living costs a median of $4,660 per month, for example. The cost of care for seniors wanting to stay at home range from about $4,481 to $4,767. Adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,625.

$5339

Home Care

$5529

Home Health Care

$2123

Adult Day Health Care

$5048

Assisted Living

$12263

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$13201

Nursing Home (private room)

Note: Data for Orange Park was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Jacksonville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Orange Park, 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 & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Orange Park, FL

Below is a table of legal and financial resources that may help seniors in nursing homes or other care types. 

Resource

Contact

Service

(850) 414-9772

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program values the importance of health and nutrition in Florida's elderly population. Low-income seniors get coupons for locally grown and seasonal fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables. They can use the coupons at farmers' markets participating in the program.

(904) 391-3942

The Florida Ombudsman Program is a group of people across the state who advocate for senior residents in long-term care facilities. The program ensures there are annual assessments of facilities and tries to follow up on all complaints.

(850) 414-2000

This government department promotes the well-being of seniors by encouraging independence, giving advice and providing information about various support programs related to food, community care, home assistance, memory disorder clinics and respite care, among other areas.

(904) 356-8371

Jacksonville Legal Aid can give legal advice to at-risk or low-income individuals. It offers services such as elder law and family law. Seniors can apply online to see if they qualify.