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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jena, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Jena 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 Jena, FL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Jena or another care type is right for you. Browse 22 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Jena.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Old Town, Shamrock and Cross City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Old Town, Shamrock and Cross City.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Jena, FL

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Last Updated: 11/7/24
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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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A Great find! A home for any situation. Efficiency to single family type homes. Even manufactured home park. Motel and rv park for visitors. Has it's own shopping center and medical center as well as a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Advent Christian Village in north Florida is that it’s not your typical retirement community. It’s a rare place — one that embraces community, celebrates living life to the fullest, and dedicates itself to serving others. Whether your lifestyle is...
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The community is incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I would...
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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
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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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 Jena, FL

The average cost of senior living in Jena is $3,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tennille, FL with an average of $2,951 per month.

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

Jena, FL
$3,035/mo

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

Jena, FL
$3,035/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,035/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,035/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,600/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Jena

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jena

Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, FL

5.0
My mother lived at this facility for over a year and I loved it for her. Before she wasn't a really happy person at the last facility I had her in but once I put her in Plantation Oaks she was always in a great mood. Always !!! My mom passed away on August 26, 2017, due to complications from a ...
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Jena nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jena nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jena, 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 Jena 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 Jena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jena, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jena 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 Jena Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jena, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jena 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 Jena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jena, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jena 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 Jena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jena, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jena 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 Jena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jena, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mayflower ALF, Advent Christian Village and Plantation Oaks Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jena, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 22 nursing homes facilities near Jena, Florida. See the full list.

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