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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cross City, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cross City 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 Cross City, 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 Cross City or another care type is right for you. Browse 49 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cross City.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hardeetown.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cross City, 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 Cross City, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cross City is $4,009 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayo, FL with an average of $2,982 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Cross City, FL, vs. nearby cities

Cross City, FL
$4,009/mo

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

Cross City, FL
$4,009/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,009/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,009/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cross City, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,967/mo
Studio
$5,268/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,465/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,320/mo

Senior living costs in Cross City 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: Cross City, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCross City, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,009/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,941/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,009/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,682/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Cross City, FL:$4,009/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Cross City, FL:$3,941/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Cross City, FL:$4,009/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cross City, FL:$3,682/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cross City, FL, over time

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

Cross City, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Cross City, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cross City 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
Cross City, FL$5,259/mo$5,480/mo-4.0%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Cross City, FL
2024 average cost:$5,259/mo
2023 average cost:$5,480/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
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 Cross City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cross City

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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Cross City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cross City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cross City, 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 Cross City 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 Cross City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cross City, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cross City 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 Cross City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cross City, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cross City 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 Cross City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cross City, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cross City 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 Cross City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cross City, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cross City 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 Cross City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cross City, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gables of Gainesville, Charter Senior Living of Gainesville and The Canopy at Harper Lake are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cross City, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Cross City, Florida. See the full list.
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