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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scanlon, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Scanlon 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 Scanlon, 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 Scanlon or another care type is right for you. Browse 52 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Scanlon.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eridu, Sirmans and Ebb.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Scanlon, FL

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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.
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.
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...
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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: 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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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 Scanlon, FL

The average cost of senior living in Scanlon is $4,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayo, FL with an average of $2,982 per month.

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

Scanlon, FL
$4,252/mo
$4,383/mo
$4,379/mo

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

Scanlon, FL
$4,252/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,245/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,252/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$4,355/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,857/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Scanlon 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: Scanlon, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScanlon, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,252/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,106/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,245/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,800/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Scanlon, FL:$4,252/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Scanlon, FL:$4,106/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Scanlon, FL:$4,245/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Scanlon, FL:$3,800/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Scanlon, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Scanlon 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 Scanlon, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Scanlon 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
Scanlon, FL$4,383/mo$4,411/mo-0.6%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Scanlon, FL
2024 average cost:$4,383/mo
2023 average cost:$4,411/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,742/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Scanlon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scanlon

Tapestry Senior Living Walden in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
This is a gorgeous community with an excellent staff. I'd reccomend it to anyone I know.

Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
They've scheduled their personel to make sure somebody is going to be with my mom every single day at least twice a day so they'll have someone there. They're fabulous, fabulous, there's not one negative things I could say about hospice, they're why we haven't made any move from where she is ...
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Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tallahassee, FL

4.9
Azalea Gardens has been a blessing for my mom and our family. Not knowing what to expect when mom became a resident, my family and my mom have been very happy with Azalea Gardens. The staff has been wonderful to work with, and the level of care mom has received has been outstanding. There is a ...
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Scanlon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scanlon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scanlon, 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 Scanlon 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 Scanlon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scanlon, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scanlon 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 Scanlon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scanlon, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scanlon 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 Scanlon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scanlon, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Scanlon 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 Scanlon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scanlon, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scanlon 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 Scanlon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scanlon, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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