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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gilchrist, FL

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This community is wonderful and the staff here are so great with their residents. There is a beautiful courtyard and my husband loves going outside. The event coordinator talked with my husband and found...
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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.
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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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
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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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It is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
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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.
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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My aunt has been in LCC Punta Gorda for over six years her care has been exceptional. Special Kudos to [name removed] who from day one has provided pesonal attention and care to my aunt. [Name removed] is...
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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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This is a stunning community. The staff were nice and friendly. Mom liked living here, however they are not a locked community so she was not able to stay here. ThIs is a big community that offers...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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It was fine. They just really worked with her. They had therapist that worked with her, and they did really good. Physically, she's really strong now.
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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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I heard a lot of bad reviews about Vick Street Manor. This is my mother's fourth assisted living facility. In the past, communities would make her go to bed at 8, get up at 7, she was expected to sit in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Vick Street Manor seeks to provide a comfortable assisted living community to those who are in need of memory care in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida. This community looks out for the needs of its residents, and it offers a great location. The city of Port Charlotte has much to offer to...
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I know it's hard to find good help these days but I know they were short of help when my mom was there. She required I think more help then they could give her. But when they did help they were kind and...
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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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My loved one was originally in independent living and it was fantastic. We ate there often and the food was really good. They have a huge menu of choices. We moved mom into assisted living and the staff that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Carlisle Naples is a beautifully designed retirement community, situated on 18 acres of lush, tropical landscaping. Just minutes from the beach, The Carlisle offers easy access to world-famous shopping, restaurants and entertainment in lovely, picturesque Naples. Renowned golf courses, art...
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The Woodlands is wonderful they are 5 stars all the way! I couldn't have picked a better place, my mother was in the hospital and when she was ready to leave, she asked to go back to The Woodlands. They are...
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I have been in Naples for going on five years, all the time at Heritage. My mother died on the east coast, my sister lives here so here I am. First the staff is top notch. Ask and you will receive if...
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My mother was in the independent living facility for 2+ years and then moved to the assisted living facility, Palm View. Both facilities were clean with good food and adequately staffed. Mom is safe and...
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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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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From the moment I walked in the door when my dad Bill was admitted, I knew I had made the right decision to have him placed there after his stay at Cape Coral Hospital. The admissions department ladies and...
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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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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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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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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: Memory Care
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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.
Cape Coral Shores is a caring adult daycare in the beautiful city of Cape Coral, FL. This adult day care is a safe place for seniors to spend time at, and it is located in Lee County. Cape Coral offers much as a city, including boat tours which provide the city's residents and guests with a great...
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Gilchrist, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gilchrist is $4,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.

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

Gilchrist, FL
$4,705/mo

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

Gilchrist, FL
$4,705/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,705/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Gilchrist, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,148/mo
Studio
$4,832/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,965/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,919/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,050/mo

Senior living costs in Gilchrist 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: Gilchrist, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilchrist, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,705/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,907/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,705/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,822/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Gilchrist, FL:$4,705/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gilchrist, FL:$3,907/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Gilchrist, FL:$4,705/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gilchrist, FL:$3,822/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gilchrist, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gilchrist 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
Gilchrist, FL$5,049/mo$4,631/mo+9.0%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Gilchrist, FL
2024 average cost:$5,049/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
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 Gilchrist

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gilchrist

A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL

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I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.

Venice Green Village

4.9
My mother has been at Venice Green Village for over a year. It gives me peace if mind to know my mother is being well cared for. Her health has actually improved now that she's eating better and gets her medication at the proper times.

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

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All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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Gilchrist nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilchrist nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilchrist, 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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist 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
52.4%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.4%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Grand Villa of Englewood and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Lely Palms are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gilchrist, Florida. See full list of communities.
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