The Villages, FL, spans Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties and is home to 79,077 residents. More than four out of five people here are 65 or older. Retirees here can find expert medical care at UF Health The Villages Hospital. Select Specialty Hospital – The Villages provides critical illness recovery services.

Nursing homes accommodate the personal, medical and social needs of ailing individuals who require a high level of care not accessible otherwise. These facilities provide room and board, 24/7 professional medical services and supervision, help with daily activities and in-house recreational opportunities. Such features make nursing home care quite costly compared to other senior living arrangements. Here, in The Villages, the average price for a semiprivate room is $8,973 per month, according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This rate is considerably higher than the national median of $7,756. Home health care or assisted living may offer more appropriate and affordable care for those who do not need such extensive support.

This guide further discusses what seniors in The Villages can expect to pay for nursing home accommodations or other senior care. It also shares what nursing homes are charging in nearby cities and provides a list of local free or low-cost resources.

Directory of Nursing Homes in The Villages, FL

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Freedom Pointe at The Villages

1550 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL, 32159

Some of the nurses at Freedom Pointe at The Villages are awesome. They were wonderful to my dad. Some of the aides though, to me, their attentiveness and care was subpar. I didn’t feel that they care … (read more)
Some of the nurses at Freedom Pointe at The Villages are awesome. They were wonderful to my dad. Some of the aides though, to me, their attentiveness and care was subpar. I didn’t feel that they care … (read more)

Chatham Glen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

16605 SE 74th Soulliere Ave, The Villages, FL, 32162

My husband has been very well taken care of at this facility (and myself, too). Everyone is so caring and pro-active, efficient. I feel they have chosen the best of the best to work there – just ama … (read more)
My husband has been very well taken care of at this facility (and myself, too). Everyone is so caring and pro-active, efficient. I feel they have chosen the best of the best to work there – just ama … (read more)

Buffalo Crossing Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cen

3875 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL, 32162

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 physic … (read more)
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 physic … (read more)

The Club Health and Rehabilitation Center at The Villages

16529 SE 86th Belle Meade Circle, The Villages, FL, 32162


The Villages Rehab & Nursing Center

900 Highway 466, Lady Lake, FL, 32159

My grandmother is now in The Villages Rehab & Nursing Center. I like the physical therapy program that they have and occupational therapy. The thing that I don’t like is the cleanliness, it’s a li … (read more)
My grandmother is now in The Villages Rehab & Nursing Center. I like the physical therapy program that they have and occupational therapy. The thing that I don’t like is the cleanliness, it’s a li … (read more)

Cypress Care Center

490 S Old Wire Road, Wildwood, FL, 34785

this place is a dump — the hospital discharge planner built it up to get my brother out of the hospital — no care — terrible food — no rehab — avoid at all costs — the patient in the bed across … (read more)
this place is a dump — the hospital discharge planner built it up to get my brother out of the hospital — no care — terrible food — no rehab — avoid at all costs — the patient in the bed across … (read more)


Nursing Home Costs in The Villages, FL

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.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

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.

$8973

The Villages

$8669

Florida

$7756

United States

$9946

Tampa

$8821

Homosassa Springs

$8187

Ocala

$9125

Orlando Area

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

$4124

Home care

$4124

Home health care

$1625

Adult day health care

$4950

Assisted living

$8973

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9551

Nursing home (private room)

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in The Villages, 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 Resources for Seniors in The Villages, FL

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

(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.

(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.

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.

(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.