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10 Best Nursing Homes in Blitchton, FL

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Blitchton is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Blitchton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Blitchton is about $4,135, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 228 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Blitchton, FL

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Photo of AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge
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My mom has been there a year and I can't say enough good things about this facility. It provides excellent service beyond normal expectations. My mom is 100, in a wheelchair and moves effortlessly around...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Bridge at Ocala
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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The staff is extremely kind and caring, From the moment we visited they have been upfront about anything that we questioned. The residents are cared for according to their needs. Everyone is treated as a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Bridge at Ocala, Florida, offers an abundant lifestyle for seniors looking for a dynamic assisted living community to call home.Professional and caring associates provide a full range of services and amenities including personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, nutritious...
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22 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
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What we like the most about Brookdale Canopy Oaks is the friendliness of the staff - Keeping people current on activities - Willingness to help and serve. Based on the experience we have had, yes we would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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71 reviews
7.6
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71 reviews
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[name removed] (front desk) was always so kind and helpful. The facility was very nice. The care staff was compassionate and friendly. Even the dining staff remembered my name and preferences as a visitor. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in the “Horse Capital of the World” close to natural springs and lakes, Brentwood at Fore Ranch is a rustic, suburban senior living community located near West Marion Community Hospital, Advent Health and Ocala Regional Medical Center as well as Shoppes at Heathbrook, Appleton Museum of...
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33 Floor plans available
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Mom seems to be adjusting well to the new chapter in her life. Friendly staff speak well of her,and she is making new friends. Activities help her to open up to new relationships. She really enjoys the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Best Care Senior Living at Ocala's commitment to providing the best possible services include licensed nurses 24 hours a day, and dedicated staff for activities, housekeeping and dining services.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The community is lovely and a small community. The staff communicates very well and really accommodates my loved one. I know my loved one is safe. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Harmony House is an assisted living community that is specially designed to offer excellent memory care services to individuals in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Staff are on service 24 hours a day. The small town feel of Ocala is a perfect backdrop for the individualized memory care and elder...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Palm Haven Rest Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of McIntosh Assisted Living, Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Change of Pace Retirement Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Blitchton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Blitchton is $4,135 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $3,353 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Blitchton, FL vs. nearby cities

Blitchton, FL
$4,135/mo
$4,355/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Blitchton, FL vs. the state and national average

Blitchton, FL
$4,135/mo
$4,448/mo
U.S. national average
$4,918/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Blitchton vs. other types of senior living

$4,135/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,135/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Blitchton, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,483/mo
Studio
$4,524/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,733/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,759/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Blitchton over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Blitchton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blitchton

Ocala Senior Living

5.0
I would recommend Pacifica to others, and I have. They work hard to make sure your loved one is taken care of. My brother doesn't have long to live, and they do everything they can to keep him comfortable.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

The Harmony House of Ocala

4.5
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Harmony House is. During the past year all of the employees I interacted with - from the Executive Director to line staff, were helpful, warm, caring and friendly. Calls were always returned in a timely manner, and the couple of concerns I had during my ...
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Blitchton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blitchton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blitchton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Blitchton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Blitchton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blitchton nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Blitchton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blitchton, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blitchton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blitchton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blitchton, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blitchton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blitchton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blitchton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Blitchton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, The Windsor of Ocala and The Bridge at Ocala are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Blitchton, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Blitchton, Florida. See the full list.

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