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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hernando County, FL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hernando County, FL

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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.
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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.
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.
Faith Loving Care is an assisted living community located in the town of Spring Hill, FL. The town of Spring Hill is in Hernando County and home to about 99,000 residents. Our residents are able to enjoy year round warm weather and convenient beach access if they want to venture out. The location...
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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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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.
Hudson Manor is a beautiful assisted living facility in South Tampa, Florida. Voted 'Best Assisted Living Facility in South Tampa' for the last four years running, we strive to provide all the necessary and personalized care to improve the qualities of life, while maintaining independence. Our...
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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.
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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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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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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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.
Oak Haven assisted living facility is located in beautiful uptown Greenville North Carolina. Located within the city limits this senior community offers many activities that the elderly can participate in, and many opportunities to indulge in the arts, shopping and fine dining. Organized as a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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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.
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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 Hernando County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Hernando County is $4,009 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,361 per month.

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

Hernando County, FL
$4,009/mo

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

Hernando County, FL
$4,009/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

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

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

Semi-Private
$3,511/mo
Studio
$4,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,644/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,402/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,473/mo

Senior living costs in Hernando 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: Hernando County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHernando County, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,009/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,296/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,009/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,382/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Hernando County, FL:$4,009/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hernando County, FL:$3,296/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hernando County, FL:$4,009/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hernando County, FL:$3,382/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hernando County, FL, over time

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

Hernando County, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Hernando County, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hernando 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
Hernando County, FL$4,504/mo$4,365/mo+3.2%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Hernando County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,504/mo
2023 average cost:$4,365/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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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 Hernando County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hernando County

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

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

Angels Senior Living at South Tampa

5.0
My mother has been a resident at Angels Senior living in South Tampa since September 2016. During that time she has received the finest loving care I could ever have imagined. I am here nearly every day and have been grateful for so many gestures of attention that went beyond merely "doing ...
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Hernando County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hernando County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hernando 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 Hernando 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 Hernando County 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
43.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.8%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hernando 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 Hernando County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hernando County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hernando 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 Hernando County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hernando County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hernando 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 Hernando County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hernando County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hernando 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 Hernando County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hernando County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vitality Living Spring Hill, Elevated Estates Forest Oaks and The Opal at Spring Hill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hernando County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 512 nursing homes facilities near Hernando County, Florida. See the full list.
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