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6 Best Nursing Homes in Putnam County, FL

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Putnam County 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Putnam County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Putnam County is about $2,488, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 4 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Putnam County, FL

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Last Updated: 8/16/24
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I think it is an outstanding place for your loved ones. It's friendly, and they truly care about your loved ones. If I had to do it again, I definitely would choose Vintage Care of Palatka for my mother.
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.
Vintage Care is a lovely, intimate residence with 56 rooms, 14 of which are memory care. We are very much a family in our cozy community across from the local college. We offer restaurant style dining, are pet-friendly and keep our residents active with daily activities. Each resident receives...
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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: 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
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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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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Putnam County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Putnam County is $2,488 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,534 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Putnam County, FL vs. nearby counties

Putnam County, FL
$2,488/mo
$3,654/mo

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

Putnam County, FL
$2,488/mo
$4,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

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

$2,488/mo
Nursing Homes
$2,488/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,686/mo
Studio
$4,047/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Putnam County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Putnam County

Vintage Care of Palatka

5.0
They are friendly & caring. It is always very clean. My husband is in their daycare which is a big help to me. He seems to be enjoying it much more than his first experience but I know it takes time for him to adjust. For the first time, this morning he said it was time to leave for Vintage. ...
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Putnam County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Putnam County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Putnam County, 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 Putnam County 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 Putnam County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Putnam County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
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
83.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Putnam County 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 Putnam County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Putnam County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Putnam County 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 Putnam County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Putnam County, FLNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Putnam County 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 Putnam County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Putnam County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Putnam County 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 Putnam County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Putnam County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
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 center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Vintage Care of Palatka, Kiva of Palatka and Arlington House Inc are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Putnam County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Putnam County, Florida. See the full list.

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