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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buckingham, FL
Buckingham 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 15 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buckingham, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buckingham is about $4,665, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 185 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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8.0
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11 reviews
It is a very nice community, everyone that works there is very nice and helpful. They care about their residents. I would recommend to others.
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.
Welcome to Discovery Village At The Forum, a world-class senior living community located in the "City of Palms" Fort Myers, FL. Discovery Villages all-inclusive lifestyle offers a unique approach to retirement living in that we provide the care, services, and activities that residents need now or...
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9.9
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43 reviews
Overall experience is still good. They've had personnel changes which are a challenge. The cleanliness and staff are a 5. They are always helpful and communicate with me. Meals and dining are good....
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.
Canterfield of Fort Myers invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are an inspiring retirement community that enables you to design each day as you desire. We are building a brand new tradition by offering "carefree living" in a country club-like setting where our residents...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
9.8
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105 reviews
This is my second stay at America House. I came to live here after I lost my home in Hurricane Ian. Lived here for 9 months. and enjoyed it very much. I'm now here for the second time because the dr said 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.
Welcome to American House Ft. MyersOpening in spring 2018 American House Fort Myers is located off of Metro Parkway adjacent to Lee Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. We will feature assisted living and memory care apartments.When it comes to selecting a senior living community for...
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55 Floor plans available
9.8
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33 reviews
Mom is really liking her new place and the food is fantastic!!! It was a really good move for her and us. Everyone we run into seem to be very nice and very helpful. We are very happy with our choice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
The Palms of Fort Myers is a retirement community offering Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our residents enjoy a heated swimming pool, walking paths, a game room, a pub, library, gym, beautiful chapel and a Rehabilitation and Wellness Outpatient Clinic, among many other services and...
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9.8
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44 reviews
I just moved my mother and father in to High Point Of Cape Coral. The staff are just all around wonderful and caring. So happy we chose Highpoint for my parents. The nurses are amazing and you can tell they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Highpoint at Cape Coral is a locally owned, market-rate, continuing care rental senior living community developed by Fortress Ventures on a 10.8-acre site located on Four Mile Cove Parkway in Cape Coral, Florida. The community is centrally located off Del Prado Blvd S and Four Mile Cove Pkwy,...
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9.8
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114 reviews
If we could give them a 4.5 we would. They have been efficient, caring, professional, nurturing facility with a fabulous physical, speech & occupational company part of their care & treatment.
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.
Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...
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9.7
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36 reviews
We are new here, but haven’t moved in yet, and so far everything is moving smoothly. Great staff as far as I can tell. I can tell by the video walkthrough and my caregivers knowledge that this will be an...
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.
Safe, Secure, Serene and SatisfyingWe do one thing, and we do it really well. Our community is built for the specific needs of our memory care residents, who are dealing with all stages of Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive challenges. That means you can have the peace of mind knowing that...
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9.5
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29 reviews
Calusa Harbour was a miracle that came out of the blue at the last minute (literally). Everyone was extremely helpful, accommodating and kind in getting my mother moved in fast (less than two weeks). The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Calusa Harbour Senior Living offers Independent Living and Assisted Living for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here, you're given independence and options. We offer a choice of apartment floor plans, restaurant-style...
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29 reviews
We were very pleased with the state of the assisted living home. It was very clean, very well, organized. My brother-in-law had a private room. His care was impeccable. They were very, very friendly an...
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.
Lehigh Acres Place is a pet friendly assisted living community providing personalized assistance with daily task to help maintain independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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37 reviews
The whole experience was very pleasant. The staff was very attentive and very friendly. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. Love the meals and snacks. The kitchen was a welcome surprise! Definitely...
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.
Wickshire Senior Living offers a personalized experience that addresses physical, emotional and financial concerns through active listening and thoughtful preparation. We work tirelessly for the benefit of our residents, our associates, and our community to ensure that the highest standards of...
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My mom just moved to Hidden Oaks, and she says she loves the activities and the staff. Everyone's really nice to her, and the food is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Hidden Oaks to anyone looking...
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.
For over 40 years we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition. Be sure to visit our web site at www.HiddenOaksSeniorLiving.com At Hidden Oaks of Ft...
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Buckingham, FL
The average cost of senior living in Buckingham is $4,665 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buckingham, FL vs. nearby cities
Buckingham, FL
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buckingham, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buckingham vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Buckingham, FL by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buckingham
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buckingham
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place in Fort Myers, FL
4.4
Barkley Place is a nice place to live. The food is good. At times they run out of things that should not happen. Service is decent most of the time, and at times poor. Management is good to work with, but you need to remind them at times.All and all it is a nice place and very secure.
The Opal at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, FL
4.9
The Opal aut Lakes Park has been a wonderful place for my mother-in law. She is getting excellent care. The staff, especially [name removed] is one of The main reasons we chose Opal. It takes special people to work with the elderly: this team does a great job!
Pacifica Senior Living Fort Myers
5.0
We are blessed to have found such a warm welcoming community for mom to now call
her "new: home". The staff is most receptive and accomodating
Buckingham nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckingham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckingham, 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 Buckingham 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 Buckingham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buckingham 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 Buckingham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckingham 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 Buckingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckingham 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 Buckingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckingham 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 Buckingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckingham, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Canterfield of Fort Myers, Gulf Coast Memory Care and American House Fort Myers are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buckingham, Florida. See full list of communities.
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