The beautiful, sunny city of Pensacola has a population of over 52,000 residents, with over 17% of those aged 65 and older. Pensacola has several medical facilities that seniors can access to receive quality care. It’s home to the Baptist Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, which has a geriatrics program dedicated to providing care for seniors.
Elderly residents who are unable to live independently and who need 24-hour monitoring and medical assistance may require the services of nursing homes. These facilities offer ongoing long-term care, help with activities of daily living, specialized rehabilitative services and more. Nursing homes are generally more expensive compared to other care services. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, a semiprivate room in Pensacola costs $8,517 per month, which is pricier than the national average of $7,756. However, seniors who don’t require around-the-clock care may opt for assisted living or home health care, which are generally more affordable than nursing homes.
This guide dives into the cost of nursing homes and other care types in Pensacola, as well as the resources available for seniors and their families.
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1900 Summit Boulevard, Pensacola, FL, 32503
4.3
(12 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is in Haven of Our Lady of Peace in rehab. It's all excellent. It's very clean. The people are very personable and very caring. It's just the best place that I've seen. The dining area is a big open area and the food is fine. She has..."
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3291 EAST OLIVE ROAD, Pensacola, FL, 32514
3.2
(22 reviews)
"The last 7 years my brother has been living at LifeCare Pensacola. The facility itself has a warm atmosphere. Shelly, Kelly and Octavia are nurses that help support his needs and are quite good at figuring out his personality swings ( that sometimes ..."
READ MORE6984 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, FL, 32526
"My mom needs skilled nursing so she went to Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center. They're a very fine group and a loving group, they're very caring. She's done well from the time that she's been there. We chose it because it was available and h..."
READ MORE4343 Langley Avenue , Pensacola, FL, 32504
3.6
(9 reviews)
"my wife was here over 3 months .She has nothing but praise for whole staff nurses, aides, pt and ot personal,and kitchen staff. the food is great put weight on my wife witch she needed. ITS A GREAT GREAT PLACE!!!..."
READ MORE9310 Fowler Ave, Pensacola, FL, 32514
3.3
(9 reviews)
"All the Staff were outstanding, helpful, cared, kind and friendly, knowledgeable, very attentive, listened and acted on what they heard/were asked. Rooms are so great, big, easy to move around in even thou I was on a walker. In room shower privacy ..."
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3107 North H Street , Pensacola, FL, 32501
2.8
(12 reviews)
"My brother recently spent 7 1/2 weeks at Rosewood. From the time we got there until we left, the entire experience was outstanding. The staff, from the custodians to the director, was very attentive. We could not have been more satisfied. Thank you f..."
READ MORE600 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL, 32501
"I visited and toured the facility back in August 2014, and decided after the tour with Gina that I definitely wanted to place my dad in this facility. I am surprised to read the bad review on here, as my dad has had the very best care since being th..."
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8475 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL, 32514
2.9
(12 reviews)
"My mother is a current patient receiving rehabilitation after a brief hospital stay and lengthy illness. The staff have been so friendly, helpful and respectful throughout our entire journey! The facility is clean, smells fresh, room are neat and we..."
READ MORE235 W Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, FL, 32505
3.0
(7 reviews)
"This nursing home has improved so much and now they have a wonderful doctor. Wonderful place at this time. ..."
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10095 Hillview Road, Pensacola, FL, 32514
3.0
(6 reviews)
"The staff at Arcadia provided excellent care to my family member. The nurses and CNAs were always attentive and compassionate. I could not have picked a better place in my family's time of need. ..."
READ MORE1717 West Avery St, Pensacola, FL, 32501
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Are you thinking about coming to Park Place. Give it a try, I did. Let me tell you a story. I had lost the will to live. After after a year in bed , i had never walked. My family and friends convinced me to give Park place a try. For the first ..."
READ MORE10040 Hillview Road, Pensacola, FL, 32514
2.1
(10 reviews)
"This, like any other large scale facility has issues that can be improved upon. But overall this is a great place to live. The staff is very attentive to the recovery and condition of each individual needs. The staff respects resident privacy and lif..."
READ MORE3387 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I've been living at Bay Breeze Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center for a while now. This place is fabulous. I get excellent care, and the food is very good. They're always there for me. I can't say enough about Bay Breeze. I think people ought to..."
READ MORENursing home costs for a semiprivate room in Pensacola average $8,517 per month, while a private room costs $9,368.
The average costs of semiprivate rooms in nursing homes in Pensacola are over $150 less expensive per month than the state average. However, Pensacola’s costs almost $800 more expensive than the national average of $7,756.
In the neighboring city of Crestview, seniors can save over $600 for a semiprivate room compared to those in Pensacola, while Panama City seniors can save more than $300. The capital city of Tallahassee averages $7,543 per month, which is almost $1,000 less than in Pensacola. In Jacksonville, seniors can expect to pay over $100 more than in Pensacola.
Pensacola
$8,517
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Crestview
$7,908
Panama City
$8,213
Tallahassee
$7,543
Jacksonville
$8,638
Nursing homes, both semiprivate and private rooms, are the most expensive care option in Pensacola, averaging $8,517 and $9,368 per month. Assisted living is on the lower end of the spectrum, costing seniors $3,805 per month. Home care and home health care prices average $4,277 and $4,324, respectively. Data for adult daycare costs are unavailable for Pensacola. However, it’s generally one of the least expensive options. For instance, the Florida average is $1,408 per month.
Home Care
$4,277
Home Health Care
$4,324
Assisted Living
$3,805
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$8,517
Nursing Home (private room)
$9,368
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Spirit at Ascension Sacred Heart | (850) 416-6547 | Senior Spirit at Ascension Sacred Heart offers a free health program for seniors aged 55 and older. It provides health screenings and seminars. Memberships are free. Members have access to inpatient benefits, pharmacy discounts and support groups. |
| Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. | (850) 432-1475 | The Council on Aging of West Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based and in-home services such as Meals on Wheels, free access to medical equipment/supplies and senior companionship. Its adult day care provides respite to family caregivers and offers activities and socialization for seniors in a safe environment. Some services require payment, but seniors can call the organization to check if they qualify for financial assistance. |
| Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging | (850) 494-7101 | Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit corporation that collaborates with community-based organizations to plan, coordinate and develop programs for individuals 60 and older. Seniors or their caregivers can contact the agency for referral to home-delivered meals, homemaker services and transportation. Staff can also answer questions and help seniors determine their eligibility for specific services. |
| 211 Northwest Florida | (855) 420-8689 | 211 Northwest Florida is a 24/7 service to help seniors navigate various resources such as utilities and aging and disability. Its veterans support line lets former military members speak to fellow veterans for information and provides referrals to emotional support groups and VA services. |
| VA Long-Term Care Services | (877) 222-8387 | Veterans can receive long-term care through Veterans Affairs. Its services include 24/7 medical care, help with daily tasks and physical therapy. Seniors can receive assistance in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or at home. The VA covers some of the services if the veteran is signed up for VA health care. |
Nursing Homes
John Arrich
1
Review of Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center
This place was terrible. It should be closed down. Food was terrible, the nurses were awful and the CNAs were a joke. The two good things were The therapy and the wound care.
Nursing Homes
Janet
4
Review of Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center
My dad stayed at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center. It's rundown. The bathrooms are awful. There are roaches and bugs. I didn't get one bit of my dad's clothing back. He came on with...
Nursing Homes
Cessna
1
Review of Southern Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Except for the physical therapy department getting the care our mom needed was a constant battle. We asked for basic skin care cleanliness and toileting of our mom. The staff is antagonistic in...
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