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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whitney, FL
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Whitney 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 Whitney, 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 Whitney or another care type is right for you. Browse 41 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Whitney.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mabel, South Clermont and Rerdell.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mabel, South Clermont and Rerdell.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Whitney, FL
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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 Whitney, FL
The average cost of senior living in Whitney is $4,393 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Inverness Highlands South, FL with an average of $4,071 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whitney, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whitney, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whitney vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whitney
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whitney
Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL
5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.
Brookdale Tavares
5.0
Very helpful moving resident in and keeping family informed. Staff is courteous and willing to help with resident needs. I would highly recommend this facility be entrusted with the care of a loved one who can no longer live by themselves.
Village Veranda in Lady Lake, FL
4.0
The public areas of the facility are very clean. They get a 5 on that. HOWEVER, it appears that at least some of the residents' individual rooms are not nearly as well tended. My mom's small suite clearly had not been cleaned in several months. The shower floor and mat in the bathroom had orange ...
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Whitney nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitney nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitney, 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 Whitney 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 Whitney 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
51.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Whitney 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 Whitney Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitney, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitney 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 Whitney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitney, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitney 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 Whitney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitney, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
48.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitney 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 Whitney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitney, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
0.4%
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Brookdale Lake Tavares, Waterman Village and Highpoint at StoneCrest are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whitney, Florida. See full list of communities.
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