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10 Best Nursing Homes in Highland, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Highland 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 Highland, 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 Highland or another care type is right for you. Browse 18 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Highland.

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zipAverageCost: $4,387

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I wish she could go out of the memory care and walk around. I don't know what activities they do I have no compassion to value of cost.
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House at Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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Palagio has beautifully nurtured my Dad throughout his move-in and transition. [name removed] (move in coordinator) and [name removed] (marketing director)have been and continue to be a fabulous support to...
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.
Home is Where Our Story BeginsPalagio (Pa-la-gee-oh) provides incomparable experiences every day for you through our outstanding service, programs and resort-style amenities with all of the comforts of home. Watch a movie. Walk the beautiful grounds. Take a cooking class. Try Wii bowling. ...
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Our mom was previously a resident at Silver Treasures at Orange Park. They weren't perfect of course, but issues were mostly minor and the manager and staff seemed sincerely trying to do their best for my...
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.
Silver Treasures at Orange Park is a brand-new Assisted Living Community located in Orange Park, Florida. Our community accomodates 16 residents, which allows the bond between the staff and residents to become much closer. We have the resemblance of a luxurious boutique style hotel, where we...
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The staff was very professional, compassionate, and caring to us and especially mom. They went above and beyond our expectations. The facility was beautiful and clean. Mom at times required some extra...
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.
Putting More Life in Senior Living Your senior living lifestyle deserves an upgrade. It’s time to trade the stress, hassle and worries that often come with living at home for the enhanced life that comes from an exceptional community of seniors. Our community offers assisted living and...
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Not only is this Facility Clean and Beautiful, it has caring staff. They go out of their way to help residents and family. They assist in transport to Appts which is a help because we own trucks and Our Dad...
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.
Canterfield of Clay County is a brand new community that offers Independent, Assisted and Memory Care to Seniors. We are a luxury rental apartment community. Included in your monthly rental are 3 meals a day for assisted living, all your utilities, cable TV, WIFI, transportation, activities, a...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Highland, FL

The average cost of senior living in Highland is $4,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,534 per month.

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

Highland, FL
$4,387/mo
$4,408/mo
$4,395/mo

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

Highland, FL
$4,387/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,387/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,387/mo

Nursing homes costs in Highland, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,778/mo
Studio
$4,942/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,738/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,392/mo

Senior living costs in Highland 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: Highland, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,387/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,726/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,387/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,049/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Highland, FL:$4,387/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Highland, FL:$3,726/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Highland, FL:$4,387/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Highland, FL:$4,049/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Highland, FL, over time

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

Highland, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Highland, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Highland 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
Highland, FL$4,369/mo$4,288/mo+1.9%
Florida$4,624/mo$4,295/mo+7.7%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Highland, FL
2024 average cost:$4,369/mo
2023 average cost:$4,288/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,624/mo
2023 average cost:$4,295/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Highland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Highland

Noble House of Jacksonville

5.0
We as a family are extremely pleased with the care and attention that our mom is receiving from the staff at San Juan. They are very friendly and understand the wants and needs of their residents.

Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC in Jacksonville, FL

5.0
It is a very friendly community. I am very involved and love the people I associate with including the other residents and team members. I cannot live alone so this has been a wonderful experience. We are very fortunate to have Chaplin [name removed].

Ortega Gardens Memory Care in Jacksonville, FL

5.0
[name removed] who gave me the tour was amazing! Knowledgeable, kind, patient & understanding. Memory care is their primary focus. My mom has dementia. This was a perfect fit.

Highland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland, 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 Highland 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 Highland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highland, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highland 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 Highland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highland, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland 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 Highland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benton House at Oakleaf, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park and Silver Treasures Assisted Living at Orange Park - Boutique Style Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Highland, Florida. See full list of communities.
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