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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lafayette County, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County or another care type is right for you. Browse 43 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lafayette County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newburn, Little Lake City and Mercer.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lafayette County, FL

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Some things are disappointing and others are great. Immediately we discovered that the length of time for the meals was shorter than their brochures and even shorter than what was posted in the hall. Hmmm....
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 Windsor of Gainesville is an assisted living community located in Gainesville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Gainesville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests.At The Windsor of...
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I don't see much activities at the Canopy. The only other experience I've had with dementia facilities was top notch. Mom was at a facility in Jacksonville that was Wonderful. Lots of activities. We picked...
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.
The Canopy at Harper Lake is a beautiful community that embodies excellence in every manner. You will feel right at home in one of our spacious apartments with several different floor plans to choose from to fit your needs. From the activities that our residents participate in, like bingo, nail...
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Harbor Chase had space available at the time we needed it. If asked, staff at HC is very nice and caring. It's clean and for us it's in a convenient location. I would recommend to others and it really helps...
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.
Experience senior living at its finest at The Gables of Gainesville — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Gainesville, Florida. Our charming community provides residents with a stress-free and peaceful environment where they can age in place. Enjoy the fresh air while...
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Most of the staff members at Avalon Healthcare Center has a genuine concern for our loved ones well being. The management team is also easily accessible.
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.
Avalon Healthcare and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. We strive to motivate each individual and help to rebuild their independence. Our team consists of Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapists along with our skilled nursing staff available 24/7. Our goal is for each...
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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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A Great find! A home for any situation. Efficiency to single family type homes. Even manufactured home park. Motel and rv park for visitors. Has it's own shopping center and medical center as well as a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Advent Christian Village in north Florida is that it’s not your typical retirement community. It’s a rare place — one that embraces community, celebrates living life to the fullest, and dedicates itself to serving others. Whether your lifestyle is...
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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.
WillowBrook is a privately-owned and operated assisted living community located in Lake City, Florida. WillowBrook provides the highest quality of care for our residents while upholding their independence and integrity. Our trained, compassionate, and dedicated staff create a safe, healthy, and...
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The community is incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I would...
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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
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.
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 Riverwood Lodge Assisted Living
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 WillowCreek Assisted Living and Memory Care
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 The Plantation On Summers LLC
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
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Lafayette County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette County is $3,594 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayo, FL with an average of $2,982 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lafayette County, FL vs. nearby counties

Lafayette County, FL
$3,594/mo
$2,982/mo
$3,092/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lafayette County, FL vs. the state and national average

Lafayette County, FL
$3,594/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lafayette County vs. other types of senior living

$3,594/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,594/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lafayette County, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,912/mo
Studio
$4,926/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,228/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,320/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lafayette County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lafayette County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lafayette County

Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, FL

5.0
My mother lived at this facility for over a year and I loved it for her. Before she wasn't a really happy person at the last facility I had her in but once I put her in Plantation Oaks she was always in a great mood. Always !!! My mom passed away on August 26, 2017, due to complications from a ...
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The Gables of Gainesville

4.3
I am so happy the legacy therapist were & are here to work with me. I came here with having broken femur bone of my left leg. I am able to be quite independent, caregivers have been very helpful.

The Canopy at Harper Lake in Lake City, FL

5.0
The Canopy has been a great place thus far. I had to move my Mom from her previous facility after a storm flooded the building. It was also getting too expensive, so a move was needed anyway. The Canopy is more within our budget since the city she moved from was just more costly due to being a ...
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Lafayette County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
0.4%
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The Windsor of Gainesville, The Canopy at Harper Lake and The Gables of Gainesville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lafayette County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 43 nursing homes facilities near Lafayette County, Florida. See the full list.

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