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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hernando County, FL

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2020 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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132 reviews
9.5
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132 reviews
5 star
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Sodalis had a wonderful very caring staff. They loved [name removed], cleanliness was not up to my par unfortunately, there was an unused condom on [name removed] window seal when I visited him once. And so...
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.
Sodalis Tampa is a single-story community located on 6 acres of beautifully landscaped land with opened courtyards and is adjacent to one of Tampa's wetland and conservation areas.This community offers affordable luxury and is just moments from the abundant conveniences of the Greater...
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55 Photos available
9.5
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21 reviews
9.5
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21 reviews
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Life for my 101 year old mother has been so great for her stay of two years. I will never be able to give the staff enough praises for their wonderful kindness and care. They have been so patient with...
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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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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79 reviews
9.5
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79 reviews
5 star
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I would first like to say this place deserves an A + From the first visit to everything in between has been top notch! [name removed] deserves a lot of recognition she is amazing! Every person we have delt...
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.
American House Zephyrhills is an assisted living community located in the gorgeous area of Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida. This community offers the perfect views and the calming quiet your loved ones can benefit from. We are all about independence at our community, offering the best care...
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2020 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.5
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70 reviews
9.5
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70 reviews
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Strong teams with very little turnover. Team takes the time to learn who the guests are and caters to their special needs. Kept my mom's attitude more positive. I would and have recommended them to others...
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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2323 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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23 reviews
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The staff are always friendly and helpful. Everyone says hello to the residents which makes it feel like a community. And the facility is impeccably clean.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Aravilla was engineered from the ground up with your loved one’s safety, comfort, andconvenience in mind. From the spacious architecture and resort-like atmosphere, right down to the detailed and high-end finishes, our community is truly unique.When you visit our campus, you’ll see the marriage...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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56 reviews
9.4
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56 reviews
5 star
36%
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Aldea Green is not the fanciest Assisted Living facility, but we found it to be warm and friendly, with caring staff. The staff facilitate resident interaction and are supportive of their needs. Nursing...
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.
Our community also offers "anytime" dining between 7 am and 7 pm where our residents can request made to order items from our "always available" menu which gives them the freedom to eat whenever they would like. This allows our residents to feel more in control of their day and how they would...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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27 reviews
9.4
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27 reviews
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Everything seems good there. It's hard for us to share feedback since we're not there to experience any of it. The place is clean. The staff is friendly. My MIL has expressed that they don't enough activity...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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9.4
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9.4
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Most of the staff seem really nice and caring. The doctors seem pretty good and the physical therapist is good. The food is pretty good, pretty good variety. They have a lot of activities for the residents...
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.
Welcome to Cabot Cove of Largo Assisted Living & Memory Care, a Vibrant Senior Community. Now with Integrated Memory Care.Cabot Cove is your place to Rejuvenate Mind, Body & Spirit. Discover what our personalized approach to assisted living can bring to your life.Our beautiful,...
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77 Photos available
9.3
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64 reviews
9.3
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64 reviews
5 star
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Staff was caring, helpful, and dedicated. Sometimes it felt like they were short staffed on the weekends but everyone worked really hard. Their community relations director is amazing. Facility is clean,...
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.
Safe, Secure, Perfect for a Satisfying LifeTucked away in a quiet, cultured corner of Citrus County called Lecanto, Florida, your future favorite community provides a special brand of assisted living and memory care services. Days are spent maxing out social calendars, exploring old hobbies and...
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88 Photos available
9.3
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30 reviews
9.3
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The following is based on our observations prior to and at the end of the respite period. The staff were very friendly and provided services with a positive and caring attitude. The food that was served was...
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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Photo of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Community
1515 Photos available
9.3
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26 reviews
9.3
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26 reviews
5 star
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We moved Mom in on [date removed]. She quickly settled into a routine with her new found friends. She has a few “girls” that she usually eats her meals with, and a few more that she plays games with. She’s...
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.
Located on 466, across the street from The Villages' Charter High School, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living offers golf car access and optional Village Amenities, while providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) in comfortable and maintenance-free private apartments to...
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Photo of Brookdale Paddock Hills
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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111 reviews
9.3
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111 reviews
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The administration staff was great when we were looking at different facilities. My father in law really likes it and they get him involved with the different activities they have. He is now in the memory...
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.
A Community That Feels Like Home Sweet HomeChoosing a senior living community means trading the worries and stress that often come from life at home for the safety and security that comes from living in a place built specifically for you. It also means trading the isolation that often comes from...
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Photo of The Crossings at Riverview
1212 Photos available
9.3
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79 reviews
9.3
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79 reviews
5 star
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Staff was always helpful and responsive. Mom needed more care than most other residents and they fulfilled her needs for care. Lots of activities, even though mom didn't participate very much. Food was good,...
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.
The Crossings at Riverview located in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida is an assisted living community also providing specialized memory care resources for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Riverview is conveniently accessible to Interstates 4 and 75 and sits along the...
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3939 Photos available
9.3
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120 reviews
9.3
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120 reviews
5 star
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So far, the staff has been perfectly helpful, attentive, respectful, and caring. The "feel" among the residents is extremely positive, especially enthusiasm for activists and group events. Everyone we've met...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of Superior Residences of Brandon
1212 Photos available
9.3
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47 reviews
9.3
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Food is good. Staff is good. I am never there during the weekdays so I don't know about the activities. The room is fine. The clothes are my only issue. He sometimes has someone else's clothes on and I went...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Superior Residences of Brandon Memory CareCaring for a loved one living with memory loss can be overwhelming — physically, emotionally and mentally. By reaching out for help, it’s common to feel a sense of guilt or doubt. When you can no longer manage alone, it can be comforting to discover a...
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2020 Photos available
9.3
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36 reviews
9.3
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4-5. My family member said food was ok. I didn't have any so I am just going by what they said. The staff was very caring. The sizes of the room was a little small but it worked out for us. They seem to keep...
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.
An approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care in Riverview that keeps each resident’s specific andINDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN MIND.
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1111 Photos available
9.2
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143 reviews
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143 reviews
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Food smells and looks delicious and most seem to be enjoying it. Apartment size is perfect and even in the assisted living side. Memory care side is also large. Cleanliness over all is good and we have only...
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.
Located just minutes from community hospitals and one mile south of Van Dyke Road on Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa Gardens Senior Living is nestled on the northwest edge of the city, just south of the farmlands of Pasco County. We pride ourselves in our continuity of care provided by experienced...
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9.2
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164 reviews
9.2
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164 reviews
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My loved ones have had a positive experience so far and especially enjoy the food, staff, activities, and spacious apartments. Some updates to the living spaces would be nice, but overall we would recommend...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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9.2
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38 reviews
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Arden Courts Largo is a very well run facility & staff & level of care is very good. I would recommend others check it out if searching.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Arden Courts of Largo opened its doors to families in 1998 and we have been actively helping caregivers and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s or the related dementias ever since. Our administrative staff have over 120 years of combined experience in the healthcare industry. All of this...
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1111 Photos available
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The facility is small and they provide very good care as opposed to the larger facilities that seem understaffed. Don't go by appearance only. Check the level of care. I would rather have my mom in an...
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.
Who We Are...Emerald Garden is built a large home for you to be comfortable in a dignified loving home environment, without the chores.We believe it is the consistent quality of service and warmth that promises genuine care.The unique individual need and preferences of each resident and their...
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9.2
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5 reviews
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I answer "5" on all categories. Hawthorne has been wonderful to my husband. Everyone is loving and very caring and supportive. The facility is kept extremely clean everyday. The food is tasty and healthy....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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80 reviews
9.2
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80 reviews
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[name removed] was excellent and a representation of all the staff we interacted with at the facility. All the residents were friendly and welcoming. The units were all being rehabbed for new tenants and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A lakefront home in sunny Florida. It doesn’t get much better than this. Our picturesque lakeside assisted living community is the perfect place to call home. Explore our fully stocked book shelves in the library. Stroll our lakefront walkways. Enjoy the view from the patio. Our community in...
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1515 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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55 reviews
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55 reviews
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Room size is very good. 20 yrs ago my Father In Law was there. 6 yrs ago my Mother In Law was there. 3 yrs ago my sister In Law was there Both my mother-in-law and sister-in-law were at both facilities...
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.
Build Your Best LifeYou’ll find that our Tampa area community is built from the ground up for one thing: you. Each of our spaces, from your personalizable apartment to our large, carefully decorated community living room, is built to maximize that home sweet home feeling. We are located in...
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9.1
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27 reviews
9.1
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27 reviews
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I rate service a 5 I want especially to thank [name removed] and his staff wonderful people. It's a great place, I love the people there.
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.
Tessera Brandon was just awarded Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best Assisted Living Community for a five county area for the third year running so know you are choosing the best place to reside!Tessera Brandon has 87 assisted living apartments for seniors who need minimal assistance and seek an...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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46 reviews
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46 reviews
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I always found the staff very friendly and helpful. Dining experience is great, both service and the food and the options available to residents. Cleanliness is great. Can't comment for room sizes, only saw...
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.
Our assisted living community features an excellent location in Tavares, Fla., known for its famed seaplane base and marina on Lake Dora. Our campus is located in a quiet neighborhood a short drive from downtown Tavares with its quaint local cafes and shops.You’ll find other seniors to bond with...
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Cost of nursing homes in Hernando County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Florida is $6,190 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Florida vs. 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 state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeFloridaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$6,190/mo$5,847/mo5.9% above national median
Assisted Living$4,853/mo$5,830/mo16.8% below national median
Memory Care$5,704/mo$6,999/mo18.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,640/mo$3,520/mo3.4% above national median
Nursing Homes
Florida:$6,190/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
Assisted Living
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.8% below national median
Memory Care
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:18.5% below national median
Independent Living
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.4% above national median
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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.

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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 average 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$4,673/mo$4,375/mo+6.8%
Florida$5,114/mo$4,949/mo+3.3%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Hernando County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,673/mo
2023 average cost:$4,375/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,114/mo
2023 average cost:$4,949/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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.
Hernando County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
0.7%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
2%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
9.6%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
8.7%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
2.3%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.3%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
8.1%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
1.6%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
1.5%
9.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
0.7%
1.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
0.1%
0.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
0.6%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
0.3%
0.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
0.3%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
0.2%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
0.3%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
0.5%
1.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
0.1%
0.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.1%
0.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
0.1%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
0.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
0.1%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
0.7%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.3%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
1.3%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.1%
0.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
0.1%
0.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.1%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.1%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.1%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.1%
0.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Vitality Living Spring Hill, The Grande and Elevated Estates Forest Oaks 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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