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North Port 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 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in North Port, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in North Port is about $4,570, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 638 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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9.6
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49 reviews
9.6
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49 reviews
5 star
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Far better than other places in the area. Staff truly care for its residents. Expensive but worth it. Don't like little added charges they are putting in. IE/ if you need food sent up to room they charge...
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 Gallery at North Port is a senior living community located in beautiful Sarasota County, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. We have several amenities and services to ensure the comfort and well-being of our residents, including 24-hour on-site...
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9.1
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57 reviews
9.1
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57 reviews
5 star
67%
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12%
3 star
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Courteous helpful pleasant. Respectful & responsive staff. Amenities food wise delicious. Rooms are apartment size. Adequate for 2 people. Bathrooms set up for handicap (if needed).
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 Commons South Biscayne!Set within a picturesque Gulf Coast Florida landscape studded with palm trees, Discovery Commons South Biscayne offers one-of-a-kind Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care in North Port, Florida. Generously sized private studio, one,...
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88 Photos available
10
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61 reviews
10
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61 reviews
5 star
84%
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My friend needed assisted living. We visited Brookdale and were very impressed. It’s a manageable size and only one floor. It was perfect because it allowed her small dog. The one bedroom apartment seems...
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.
Putting More Life Into Senior LivingIf you think moving to a senior living community is like joining a nursing home, think again. Our residents enjoy happy hours, sundae socials, weekly card games, fitness groups each morning, and movie nights. They explore creative pursuits, and discover old and...
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Photo of Brookdale Port Charlotte
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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144 reviews
9.7
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144 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about Brookdale Port Charlotte is the friendly environment and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingIf you’re ready to trade up from a humdrum senior life, or ready to switch out chores and home maintenance for a full social schedule and a nearly endless list of activities, then Brookdale Port Charlotte is just the place. We are an assisted living community located...
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Photo of South Port Square, a CCRC
1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.3
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115 reviews
9.3
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115 reviews
5 star
81%
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Beautiful facility. Staff is friendly and willing to engage regarding the patient. Room sizes in memory care are spacious and activities are plentiful.
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.
Upsize your possibilities and experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends. At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing...
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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106 reviews
9.0
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106 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
25%
3 star
15%
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2%
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The staff is always pleasant and consistent. I think the only thing I don't care for is you walk into the TV room where a lot of residents are sleeping/resting. I like the live music. Room sizes 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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.Residents of our assisted living and memory care community love our neighborhood...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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98 reviews
9.0
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98 reviews
5 star
43%
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39%
3 star
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2 star
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My mom really likes it there. The care staff and kitchen staff are friendly and efficient. They keep in touch if there is a fall or incident. The nurse does not appear to interact with individual residents....
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living and assisted living from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Photo of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Cottage
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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39 reviews
8.8
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39 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
26%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
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We chose Parkside because of the location, friendly staff, very clean and affordable for the amount of care my mother requires. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, I feel very comfortable with my mom's...
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.
Would you like to love where you live? If you answered yes, then Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care is for you. We are challenging what people think Assisted Living and Memory Care should be and delivering a quality lifestyle not seen before. Our open concept cottage floor plans offer...
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Photo of Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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6 reviews
8.2
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6 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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What we like the most about Lexington Manor are the activities, people and the care they provide for my loved one. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
At Lexington Manor, you’ll find beautifully appointed independent living and assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. In the business for over 20 years with knowledgeable staff, Lexington Manor has the experience and compassion to care for your loved one. We are a...
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8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
5 star
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Great experience at State Veterans Home. The facility is roomy, bright, cheery, individual care excellent, - food bountiful and tasty.
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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Photo of The Gardens Of North Port
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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
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 North Port Pines Retirement Residence
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It is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
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.
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Photo of Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center
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4 star
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This is a stunning community. The staff were nice and friendly. Mom liked living here, however they are not a locked community so she was not able to stay here. ThIs is a big community that offers...
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.
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I heard a lot of bad reviews about Vick Street Manor. This is my mother's fourth assisted living facility. In the past, communities would make her go to bed at 8, get up at 7, she was expected to sit in...
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.
Vick Street Manor seeks to provide a comfortable assisted living community to those who are in need of memory care in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida. This community looks out for the needs of its residents, and it offers a great location. The city of Port Charlotte has much to offer to...
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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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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 North Port, FL

The average cost of senior living in North Port is $4,570 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,498 per month.

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

North Port, FL
$4,591/mo
$4,692/mo

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

North Port, FL
$4,591/mo
$4,406/mo
U.S. national average
$4,877/mo

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

$4,591/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,591/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,408/mo
Studio
$4,341/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,450/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,636/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,355/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in North Port over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in North Port

Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Port

A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL

4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.

Venice Green Village

4.9
My mother has been at Venice Green Village for over a year. It gives me peace if mind to know my mother is being well cared for. Her health has actually improved now that she's eating better and gets her medication at the proper times.

Heron East in Sarasota, FL

5.0
We moved our father into Heron East and we were surprised at how the staff went over and above to make him feel comfortable and cared for. The move in was easy, the food is great and he has made some new friends.

North Port nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Port nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Port, 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 North Port 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 North Port that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Port, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Port 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 North Port Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Port, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
3.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Port 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 North Port partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Port, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
73.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in North Port 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 North Port communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Port, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in North Port 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 North Port offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Port, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Brookdale Colonial Park and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near North Port, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 18 nursing homes facilities near North Port, Florida. See the full list.

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