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7 Best Nursing Homes in Marathon, FL
Marathon 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 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Marathon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Marathon is about $2,747, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 12 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Marathon Shores, Key Colony Beach and Big Pine Key.
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Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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I'm happy here, staff treats me well. I would highly recommend.
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.
Welcome to Poinciana Gardens Senior Living, a senior living community located in Key West, Florida. Offering maintenance free living in the heart of paradise, Poinciana Gardens offers fully-supported independent living rentals as well as licensed assisted living apartments for eligible...
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My husband has been at Plantation Key Nursing Facility for almost two years. He has Lewy Body Dementia which can cause him to have major mood swings. Some days he can be very sweet and joking and other days...
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.
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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.
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 Marathon, FL
The average cost of senior living in Marathon is $2,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Key Colony Beach, FL with an average of $2,747 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Marathon, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Marathon, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Marathon
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Marathon
Plantation Key Ctr in Tavernier, FL
4.5
I moved my mother from the only place she knew her whole life, San Diego, to Plantation Key Nursing Home in March 2017. My mother suffers from dementia and is a hoarder. She has been suffering with this for many many years. I knew it was time to have her in the care of good people. My ...
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Marathon nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marathon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marathon, 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 Marathon 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 Marathon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marathon, FLNational
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
50%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
22.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Marathon 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 Marathon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marathon, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marathon 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 Marathon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marathon, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Marathon 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 Marathon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
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0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marathon 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 Marathon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marathon, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Marathon Manor Nursing Home, Poinciana Gardens and Plantation Key Ctr are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Marathon, Florida. See full list of communities.
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