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10 Best Nursing Homes in Clay County, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Clay County 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 Clay County, 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 Clay County or another care type is right for you. Browse 165 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Clay County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lakewood, Miramer and Miramar Terrace.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pecan, Grandview and Rice Creek.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Clay County, FL

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Photo of Golden Retreat Shelter Care
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.
Photo of Haven of Love
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
To experience assisted living with a difference, come to Ashford Court at Marsh Landing. The Ashford Court family believes in individualized services offered in a caring residential environment. Key to the ongoing success of this community are the concepts of recognizing the individual in order...
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
Photo of Crescent Lake House
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.
Apple House II is an assisted living community located in the calming town of Crescent City, Florida. Nestled between two lakes in an undeveloped part of Florida, residents of Crescent City enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this naturally beautiful city. Expect to be shaded by the tree-filled...
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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.
Photo of Eastside Care INC
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.
Photo of The Plantation On Summers LLC
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Clay County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Clay County is $4,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,534 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Clay County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Clay County, FL
$4,492/mo

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

Clay County, FL
$4,492/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,492/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,492/mo

Nursing homes costs in Clay County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,087/mo
Studio
$4,833/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,016/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,779/mo

Senior living costs in Clay County 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: Clay County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClay County, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,492/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,983/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,492/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,166/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Clay County, FL:$4,492/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Clay County, FL:$3,983/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Clay County, FL:$4,492/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clay County, FL:$4,166/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Clay County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Clay County 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.

Clay County, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Clay County, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Clay County 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
Clay County, FL$4,938/mo$4,648/mo+6.2%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Clay County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,938/mo
2023 average cost:$4,648/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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 Clay County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clay County

Anthem Lakes in Atlantic Beach, FL

4.4
I would recommend anthem lakes. Overall we have had a good experience. The grounds are nice and residents in the independent or assisted living can go outside and walk around. The food is very good, staff is helpful and friendly. Sometimes it is difficult to make sure all services are being ...
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Osprey Village Assisted Living in Amelia Island, FL

5.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Always meeting new and very interesting new residents, all become family. Activities are very varied and always fun. Town is charming and laid back. Very good medical facilities. Attractive 2-3 bedroom stand alone homes (93) and 40 apartments. 2 blocks ...
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BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion in Saint Augustine, FL

4.2
It's very clean and the staff is friendly. The pricing is about average. There have been complaints about food. Quality and Variety could be improved. Overall they are doing a pretty good job.

Clay County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay County, 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 Clay County 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 Clay County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clay County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clay County 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 Clay County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clay County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clay County 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 Clay County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clay County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay County 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 Clay County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay County 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 Clay County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park and Allegro Fleming Island are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Clay County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 165 nursing homes facilities near Clay County, Florida. See the full list.
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