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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hernando, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Hernando nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Hernando, FL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hernando, FL

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Photo of The Reserve at Citrus
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The staff knows the residents really well and can assist them on a personal basis so their needs are met in a companion and timely mannor.
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.
Safe, Secure, Perfect for a Satisfying LifeTucked away in a quiet, cultured corner of Citrus County called Lecanto, Florida, your future favorite community provides a special brand of assisted living and memory care services. Days are spent maxing out social calendars, exploring old hobbies and...
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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Best Care is a great place to have a loved one with memory loss be a part of, though as with the rest of the country the "staff-to-patient grid" in healthcare facilities is subpar, there not being enough...
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.
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Photo of Highland Place
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5.5
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The staff is friendly. However, the room she moved into had a broken fan in the bathroom before she moved in. We were told it would be fixed shortly, but it's been over a year and it still hasn't been fixed....
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.
Highland Place is located in the lovely town of Inverness, Florida. Inverness is in a beautiful wooded area of Florida and is known for its many festivals and celebrations held throughout the year. Highland Place is located on the east end of town just two miles west of Henderson Lake. Highland...
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First, you should know that my mother never moved into Grand Living, so this is only based on my experience with staff and in-processing. No score for meals/activities, but looked impressive though. Value...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Citrus Hills — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brentwood Retirement Community and the experience has been very good overall. The cleanliness and friendliness are very good! The staff, quality of care, meals 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.
Brentwood is an assisted living community tucked away cozily between Beverly Hills and Citrus Hills, Florida. The calm, tree-lined community is perched close to major shopping centers, health centers and a lush golf course, providing a variety of recreational options to visiting families....
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Photo of Rosecastle of Citrus
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My mother has recently made the move into this community and so far we are very happy with how things are going for her. The facility is brand new and I like that there is a fresh smell throughout the...
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.
We welcome you to Rosecastle of Citrus Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lecanto, Florida. Our nurturing and care-free community rests on 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and rolling hills in the center of Citrus County, convenient to numerous medical facilities and only minutes from...
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Wife has been there for a few years. Staff are great. Keeps her busy. She seem to like it. And has her favorite staff she visits.. daily
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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Haven House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living and memory care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to Alzheimer’s care and...
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44 Floor plans available
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My brother lives here .The staff truly do care about their residents here . They get daily care at top rate. I recommend this facility to any loved one looking for a place to live. The facility is very...
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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Harbor House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to assisted living care in the...
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All the staff were very kind and helped with my mom's move from home to New Horizon. The food is wonderful here. The care is very good, my mother was always clean, and looked good.
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.
New Horizon Senior Citizen Home is located in Inverness, Florida. This quaint town is filled with lush grass and trees, historic buildings, and a tranquil lake. Inverness has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, parks, and fishing. This assisted living community will allow...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Crown Court
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.
Photo of Harbor House
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.
Harbor House is an assisted living community located in Dunnellon, FL, the heart of horse country. Nestled in a virtual jungle of tropical trees, Harbor House is a great place to sit outside and just absorb the majesty of the nature. Nearby parks and nature preserves truly make Harbor House an...
Photo of Life Care Ctr of Citrus County
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Canterfield of Ocala
55 Photos available
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.
Canterfield of Ocala is Ocala's premier senior community! We will offer 91 assisted living units, as well as independent living villas. Luxury is our standard! Each unit has crown moldings, granite counter tops, beautiful ceramic tile floors and luxurious carpet with ample room for your treasured...

Cost of nursing homes in Hernando, FL

The average cost of senior living in Hernando is $4,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,361 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Hernando, FL, vs. nearby cities

Hernando, FL
$4,195/mo
$4,114/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hernando, FL, vs. state and national averages

Hernando, FL
$4,195/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hernando, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,195/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,195/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hernando, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,272/mo
Studio
$4,380/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,841/mo

Senior living costs in Hernando vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hernando, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHernando, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,195/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,064/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,195/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,184/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Hernando, FL:$4,195/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hernando, FL:$4,064/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hernando, FL:$4,195/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hernando, FL:$4,184/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hernando, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hernando and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Hernando, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hernando have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hernando, FL$4,444/mo$4,192/mo+6.0%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,485/mo+5.7%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Hernando, FL
2024 average cost:$4,444/mo
2023 average cost:$4,192/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,742/mo
2023 average cost:$4,485/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Hernando

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hernando

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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Hampton Manor at Deerwood in Ocala, FL

4.5
We moved my aunt into HMD about 1 l/2 years ago. Of course at age 95 l/2 she was not happy the first few months. All of the staff made her feel at home and helped her work through the move and new chapter in her life. She loved sitting out side on the front porch and in the front area near ...
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Hernando nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hernando nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hernando, 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 Hernando 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 Hernando 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
42.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hernando 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 Hernando Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hernando, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hernando 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 Hernando partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hernando, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hernando 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 Hernando communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hernando, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hernando 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 Hernando offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hernando, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Reserve at Citrus, Superior Residences at Lecanto and Highland Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hernando, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 23 nursing homes facilities near Hernando, Florida. See the full list.
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