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10 Best Nursing Homes in Duval County, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Duval 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 Duval 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 Duval County or another care type is right for you. Browse 52 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Duval County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedar Point, Miramer and Lakewood.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Duval County, FL

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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: 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.
Photo of Ingleside Retirement Home
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 Hagan ALF
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
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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 Heritage Crossings
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.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Duval County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Duval County is $4,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen St. Mary, FL with an average of $3,850 per month.

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

Duval County, FL
$4,574/mo

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

Duval County, FL
$4,574/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,574/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,574/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,912/mo
Studio
$4,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,791/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,430/mo

Senior living costs in Duval 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: Duval County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDuval County, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,574/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,130/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,574/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,179/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Duval County, FL:$4,574/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Duval County, FL:$4,130/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Duval County, FL:$4,574/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Duval County, FL:$4,179/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Duval County, FL, over time

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

Duval County, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Duval County, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Duval 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
Duval County, FL$4,753/mo$4,425/mo+7.4%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Duval County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,753/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Duval County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Duval 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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Starling at San Jose in Jacksonville, FL

4.6
Overall, our experience has been good here at this facility. We're having a few difficulties at the present time, but we are working through them. The food is very good and includes a great variety. The staff is very cooperative. They've had some staff turnover, including the head nurse. A lot ...
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Duval County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duval County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duval 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 Duval 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 Duval County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Duval County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Duval 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 Duval County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Duval County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Duval 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 Duval County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Duval County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Duval 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 Duval County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Duval County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duval 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 Duval County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Duval County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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