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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wacahoota, FL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wacahoota, FL

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Photo of The Gables of Gainesville
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Administration is friendly and helpful. Yes, we would recommend The Gables of Gainesville community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Experience senior living at its finest at The Gables of Gainesville — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Gainesville, Florida. Our charming community provides residents with a stress-free and peaceful environment where they can age in place. Enjoy the fresh air while...
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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The staff/ administration very helpful. When I needed assistance with a wheelchair, monitoring her snacking, washing a blanket when it was not her scheduled day they were there.
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.
Full Days, Full HeartsLife is lived to the fullest here. In fact, each day brings a brand new list of activities that add to life’s richness in some way, with dementia-friendly activities chosen for our memory care residents. Each day also brings time spent with a community of seniors who are...
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Some things are disappointing and others are great. Immediately we discovered that the length of time for the meals was shorter than their brochures and even shorter than what was posted in the hall. Hmmm....
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.
The Windsor of Gainesville is an assisted living community located in Gainesville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Gainesville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests.At The Windsor of...
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Our loved one came to Palm Garden from another community and our experience has been so much more positive. The cleanliness of Palm Garden has really stood out to our family as well as the attentiveness from...
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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My loved one was previously a resident at North Florida Special Care Center and the overall experience was good for him there. Based on our experience, I would recommend North Florida Special Care Center to...
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, 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.
Offering a variety of retirement lifestyles from independent to assisted living, The Village is Gainesville, Florida's premier rental retirement community. Our property is tucked away on spacious North Florida acreage. The natural beauty of the small ponds, tall pines and native live oaks were...
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Wacahoota, FL

The average cost of senior living in Wacahoota is $4,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,534 per month.

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

Wacahoota, FL
$4,686/mo
$4,488/mo
$4,686/mo

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

Wacahoota, FL
$4,686/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,686/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,686/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,480/mo
Studio
$5,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,355/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,320/mo

Senior living costs in Wacahoota 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: Wacahoota, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWacahoota, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,686/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,418/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,686/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,096/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Wacahoota, FL:$4,686/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wacahoota, FL:$4,418/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wacahoota, FL:$4,686/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wacahoota, FL:$4,096/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wacahoota, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wacahoota 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
Wacahoota, FL$5,342/mo$5,354/mo-0.2%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Wacahoota, FL
2024 average cost:$5,342/mo
2023 average cost:$5,354/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wacahoota

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wacahoota

Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Memory Care in Gainesville, FL

5.0
The staff and everything about our experience here has been great. My mom is doing very well - even experiencing the declines that she is having, overall her physical health has improved and she is in really good spirits. I would definitely recommend Hunter Crossing Place to others who are ...
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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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Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

5.0
We chose this facility because of the location. ratings and cost. The staff have been very responsive to family. One challenge has been coordinating medication management with the facility's doctor who makes changes that aren't always aligned with her community based specialists assessments ...
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Wacahoota nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wacahoota nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wacahoota, 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 Wacahoota 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 Wacahoota that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wacahoota 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 Wacahoota Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wacahoota 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 Wacahoota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wacahoota 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 Wacahoota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wacahoota 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 Wacahoota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gables of Gainesville, Charter Senior Living of Gainesville and The Windsor of Gainesville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wacahoota, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Wacahoota, Florida. See the full list.
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