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10 Best Nursing Homes in Monroe County, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Monroe 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 Monroe County, FL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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zipAverageCost: $6,336

Nursing Homes Facilities near Monroe County, FL

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Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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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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I visited many places to put my dad after my mother passed away and a friend recommended this place. I first did a tour and fell in love with [Name Removed] then brought my dad hoping he was going to agree...
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.
Step into an upscale senior lifestyle nestled within the vibrant West Kendall area of Miami. At The Residences, you’ll have every need at your fingertips. Shopping, cinemas, restaurants, pharmacies are all minutes away. Furthermore, with the addition of the new West Kendall Baptist Hospital,...
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Staff are always friendly and greet everyone with a big authentic smile. They all have good memories and know all of the residents and families members. They are willing to help when asked. They enjoy...
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.
Nestled in the heart of Homestead, Miami-Dade County, Florida, The Palace Gardens is a serene and luxurious assisted living community with 24-hour security. With its tropical setting, it offers the carefree, beach-like feel of the Florida Keys. The overall atmosphere is casual, yet intimate,...
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After searching in other ALF's for a nice place for my mother I decided this is one of the best assisted living facilities in the area. Place is very clean, rooms are big with good lighting, food...
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.
In addition to providing for the individualized medical and physical needs of our residents, our community includes the following amenities and activities:Daily KaraokeTwo dining rooms with various culinary optionsOnsite beauty salon and barberLarge recreation roomOn-site libraryInviting interior...
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My husband has been at Plantation Key Nursing Facility for almost two years. He has Lewy Body Dementia which can cause him to have major mood swings. Some days he can be very sweet and joking and other days...
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: 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, 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: 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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Monroe County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Monroe County is $6,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Palm Beach, FL with an average of $6,298 per month.

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

Monroe County, FL
$6,336/mo

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

Monroe County, FL
$6,336/mo
$6,191/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$7,045/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,336/mo

Nursing homes costs in Monroe County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Monroe 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Monroe County, FL$5,136/mo$5,181/mo-0.9%
Florida$5,124/mo$4,960/mo+3.3%
National$6,102/mo$5,844/mo+4.4%
Monroe County, FL
2024 average cost:$5,136/mo
2023 average cost:$5,181/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,124/mo
2023 average cost:$4,960/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,102/mo
2023 average cost:$5,844/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Monroe County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Monroe County

Seasons Gardens in Miami, FL

4.0
I think they do a very good job overall at Floridian Gardens! Everyone here is very nice, and very respectful. The facility itself is beautiful, and the rooms are nice looking and clean. I really think he is getting spoiled here, he is really enjoying himself!

Palace Gardens in Homestead, FL

4.0
This community is very good. The staff is working very well with the hospice people who are taking care of my sister. The community is very nice and the staff is kind and compassionate. In the midst of the storm that is coming, they have assured me that they have a solid evacuation plan in place ...
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Plantation Key Ctr in Tavernier, FL

4.5
I moved my mother from the only place she knew her whole life, San Diego, to Plantation Key Nursing Home in March 2017. My mother suffers from dementia and is a hoarder. She has been suffering with this for many many years. I knew it was time to have her in the care of good people. My ...
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Monroe County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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
11.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
19.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Monroe 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 Monroe County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Monroe County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Monroe 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 Monroe County 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
22.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe 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 Monroe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe 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 Monroe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.4%
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