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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Orange Park, FL for 2024

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.

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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. 

Holyoke

$12,263

Massachusetts

$12,623

The United States

$7,908

Pittsfield

$11,406

Worcester

$11,863

Boston

$13,155

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.

Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,529

Adult Day Health Care

$2,123

Assisted Living

$5,048

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$12,263

Nursing Home (private room)

$13,201

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. 

ResourceContactService
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

(850) 414-9772The 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.
Florida Ombudsman Program

(904) 391-3942The 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.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs

(850) 414-2000This 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.
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid 

(904) 356-8371Jacksonville 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Vivo Healthcare Orange Park

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...

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Kathleen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Vivo Healthcare Orange Park

My mom is still in Vivo Healthcare Orange Park. It is rehab and nursing. It is very nice, clean, and updated. It is very good. They have been very good to my mom, and they have helped her get well....

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Stephanie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Orange Park

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...

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