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10 Best Nursing Homes in Williston, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Williston 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 Williston, 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 Williston or another care type is right for you. Browse 42 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Williston.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lincoln Estates.
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zipAverageCost: $4,223

Nursing Homes Facilities near Williston, FL

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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...
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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 Williston, FL

The average cost of senior living in Williston is $4,223 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal River, FL with an average of $3,726 per month.

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

Williston, FL
$4,223/mo

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

Williston, FL
$4,223/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,223/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,223/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,849/mo
Studio
$5,055/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,504/mo

Senior living costs in Williston 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: Williston, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilliston, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,223/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,122/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,223/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,052/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Williston, FL:$4,223/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Williston, FL:$4,122/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Williston, FL:$4,223/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Williston, FL:$4,052/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Williston, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Williston 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
Williston, FL$5,216/mo$5,144/mo+1.4%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Williston, FL
2024 average cost:$5,216/mo
2023 average cost:$5,144/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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

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 Williston

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Williston

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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Williston nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Williston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Williston, 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 Williston 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 Williston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Williston, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Williston 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 Williston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Williston, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Williston 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 Williston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Williston, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Williston 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 Williston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Williston, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Williston 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 Williston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Williston, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, The Gables of Gainesville and Charter Senior Living of Gainesville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Williston, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 42 nursing homes facilities near Williston, Florida. See the full list.
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