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1700 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159
4.2
(71 reviews)
"We were given a handful of places to tour, and Freedom Pointe at The Villages was the first one we looked at. Every other one we looked at after that didn't even compare, and every place we went just made it look better. The cleanliness, the friendli..."
$2,625
16605 SE 74th Soulliere Ave, The Villages, FL 32162
4.3
(6 reviews)
"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 t..."
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3875 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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. Th..."
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16529 SE 86th Belle Meade Circle, The Villages, FL 32162
1.0
(1 reviews)
"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 the..."
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821 Lake Port Boulevard, Leesburg, FL 34748
4.0
(47 reviews)
"I will move into Lake Port Square. I like that all the units have a little patio that's glassed in and are like separate rooms. This unit is gorgeous. It has a quartz countertop, lots of cabinet space, and a lot of storage space in all its units. I a..."
$2,080
505 E. 9TH AVENUE, Mount Dora, FL 32757
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We've chosen Kiva of Mount Dora for my grandmother about a month ago. Her room is wide and has enough space. She has a bed, a dresser, a TV, a chair, a nightstand, and a private bathroom. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If she needs assistanc..."
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1104 NORTH MAIN STREET, Bushnell, FL 33513
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My grandmother is a current resident at Osprey. I am so thankful for the loving care she receives from all of her nurses and especially Ms. Susan the Activities Director. They are extremely personable and care for all of their patients and their fa..."
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9174 SW 81st Court, Ocala, FL 34481
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My aunt loved Bridgewater Park when she was there for rehab. She would love to go back, so I was going to go and talk with them to see if they have a bed for her in their long-term care facility. It was wonderful. I went on a weekend and they took ti..."
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300 Brookfield Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757
4.4
(11 reviews)
"To all the friendly faces at Edgewater Rehab and Long-Term care Thank you for the support, love, and care Mom received while at Edgewater Rehab and Long-term care. During that time, she was well cared for in a clean and encouraging atmosphere. Admini..."
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2275 SW 22nd Lane , Ocala, FL 34471
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My grandmother was at Encompass Health. It was extremely clean and nice, had wide hallways, and attentive staff. I had nothing but good marks all the way around. They had between three and four hours of physical therapy each and every day for their p..."
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9174 SW 81st Court, Ocala, FL 34481
4.0
(21 reviews)
"When my Mother was brought to Bridgwater she was in bad shape and needed a lot of help healing. She ended up staying for a little over 2 months. This is nice clean center and the nurses, physical therapists and house keeping were kind. Many of them w..."
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1201 SE 24TH ROAD, Ocala, FL 34471
4.0
(13 reviews)
"My beloved sister was here for two and a half years! She was treated with love and respect! The staff became our family and I cannot express how GRATEFUL we are for this wonderful place! We became their family too! They make sure holidays are a..."
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9848 SW 110th Street, Ocala, FL 34481
4.0
(6 reviews)
"Our overall experience with TimberRidge Center for Rehabilitation & Healing has been a good one. Mom hasn't had any problems or anything like that. She seems to be adapting well there. She's made some friends and I think it is a great place. Everybod..."
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2810 Ruleme St, Eustis, FL 32726
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My grandmother was in the Ruleme Center. It was peaceful, it had good care, she seemed to like it all right, and she didn't complain. It was nothing really fancy, but it was clean and neat. It seemed like the care was good. I only went in through the..."
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2725 Robie Ave , Mount Dora, FL 32757
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in NeuLife Rehabilitation. It's for level-one trauma patients who have brain injuries. It's the perfect place for anybody who's in a wheelchair and has major trauma-type injuries. The staff is amazing: they're super, super nice, caring p..."
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4100 SW 33RD AVE, Ocala, FL 34474
4.0
(18 reviews)
"My grandfather has Alzheimer’s and is now a long term pt at Hawthorne the 2-10 (Lourdes) CNA I can’t thank enough she is great with him the nursing staff is good with the patients and as we all know the medical field is changed since the pandemic but..."
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4501 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother was at AdventHealth Care Center Waterman. It's a skilled nursing and rehab, and that's what the doctor suggested that my mother go to. It's a fabulous place. I cannot say enough good things about it. It was fantastic in every way. The ladie..."
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701 Lake Port Boulevard, Leesburg, FL 34748
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother is doing rehab in Lake Harris Health Center Skilled Nursing. The first week she was fighting them and not doing the therapy, but now she's calmed down and is doing the therapies. She liked the nurses and aides, so it's all going well now. T..."
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611 Turner Camp Rd, Inverness, FL 34453
3.6
(23 reviews)
"Our experience with Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center was good. We liked it there. The only thing my husband didn't like was the food, which is kind of normal. He complained that he couldn't get coffee when he wanted it. Those were the onl..."
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2700 S.W. 34th Street, Ocala, FL 34474
3.5
(23 reviews)
"My mother has been at Palm Garden of Ocala for almost two years. I am so grateful for Palm Garden they changed my Moms life for the better. When I speak to my Mom she always tells me how kind and nice everyone is to her. I am so thankful for the nurs..."
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Nursing Homes
Anita
5.0
Review of Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
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...
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Tracy
1.0
Review of The Club Health and Rehabilitation Center at The Villages
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...
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Kathleen
4.0
Review of Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Mom went to Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for rehab, and is sort of transitioning now to long-term care. They have up to date equipment and it's very clean. It's still early, but...
Referring to monthly average costs of nursing home semiprivate rooms, The Villages exceeds the average American city by over $1,200. Rates here are $300 above Florida’s state average of $8,669 as well.
Prices in The Villages run along the midrange compared to nearby cities in the state. Ocala’s costs fall about $790 below costs here. Rates in Homosassa Springs come closer, with residents there paying $152 less per month than those in The Villages. Orlando area seniors, on the other hand, pay $152 more than nursing home residents in this city. Tampa has some of the state’s highest rates, over $970 more than The Villages.
The Villages
$8,973
Florida
$8,669
United States
$7,756
Tampa
$9,946
Homosassa Springs
$8,821
Ocala
$8,187
Orlando Area
$9,125
In The Villages, nursing home semiprivate rooms carry an average monthly cost of $8,973. The median monthly cost for a private room is $9,551.
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.
Finding economically feasible care for an aging loved one is a priority for many retirees and families in The Villages. Accordingly, it is helpful to compare the costs of nursing homes and other senior care options. The least expensive is adult day health care with an average price of $1,625 per month. Home care or home health care costs $2,500 more with a median rate of $4,124. Assisted living is about $825 more than in-home services with an average cost of $4,950. Nursing home care has the highest costs, exceeding assisted living by $4,000 or $4,600 for a semiprivate room or private room, respectively.
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
Seniors in The Villages can reach out to the following organizations for a variety of aging-related assistance. Some programs may enable ailing individuals to delay out-of-home placement. Other services provide financial, legal or emotional support for those who opt to enter a nursing home arrangement.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Options | (800) 262-2243 | Elder Options is a portal to aging and disability services in North Central Florida. Seniors can call the helpline for information, choices and referrals. Options and Medicaid Benefits Counselors screen and advise seniors, families and caregivers for home and community-based supports, and SHINE counselors educate callers about health insurance. The Care Transitions Program helps people just released from a hospital delay admission to a nursing home. Caregiver training and healthy aging classes are also available. |
| Caring Neighbors | (352) 674-9022 | Caring Neighbors is a volunteer network reaching seniors with free nonmedical assistance. Services include friendly home visits, short-term meals, transportation and errand running, respite care and pet care. |
| Pickleballers Serving Seniors | infoPSS10120@gmail.com | Pickleballers Serving Seniors is also a volunteer-led organization helping older residents in need. They offer visits to residences and nursing homes, grocery and prescription pickup and delivery, legal and financial information, minor handyman repairs and spiritual support. Volunteers can also accompany clients on social outings and assist with using the internet, computers and cell phones. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program accepts and works to resolve grievances made by or on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities. Trained volunteers educate residents and their families about their rights and advocate to improve quality of life and protect health, welfare and safety. All services are free and confidential. |
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