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10 Best Nursing Homes in Okeechobee County, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County or another care type is right for you. Browse 157 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Okeechobee County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Okeechobee County, FL

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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
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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, 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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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.
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, 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: 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 Johanna's Assisted Living Facility, Inc
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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Photo of Camelot Gardens
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 Quality Care AL of the Treasure Coast, Inc
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 Rosewood Manor of Vero Beach
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 Nature's Edge
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 A Bethel Loving Care Of The Treasure Coast
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.
Situated in the stunning Fort Pierce, Florida, Academy Assisted Living Community is the perfect choice for your new home. Known as the 'Sunrise City', Fort Pierce is a vibrant community with an exquisite harbor front that has a state of the art marina. There is also a fantastic library, golf...
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Photo of Angel Of Light Assisted Living Facility 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.
Photo of Annie Ruth's Assisted Living
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 Maranatha Manor
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 Rose Assisted Living Facility 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.
Photo of Divine Senior Care
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.
Divine Senior CareDivine Senior Care is an assisted living community located in the city of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. Divine Senior Care provides the memory care services that some seniors need in a community that is beautiful and comfortable. The city of Fort Pierce has much to...
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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.
Photo of Sunny Hills Assisted Living
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 Green Gables Assisted Living Facility
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 Sunshine Oaks Assisted Living
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Okeechobee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Okeechobee County is $4,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.

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

Okeechobee County, FL
$4,367/mo
$4,507/mo

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

Okeechobee County, FL
$4,367/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$4,367/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,367/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,869/mo
Studio
$4,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,517/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,322/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,259/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Okeechobee County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Okeechobee County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Okeechobee County

The Cabana at Jensen Dunes in Jensen Beach, FL

4.3
It was positive but intake staff did not do a very thorough job making sure all documents were in order and when a DNR situation arose this created a crisis. My dad ended up passing away from Covid contracted during his stay - total time in Cabana was less than 2 weeks.

Heron Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care of Vero Beach

5.0
We have been well informed and feel as though Mom has received appropriate attention and care at HarborChase of Vero Beach. It's reassuring knowing that she is in good hands.

Brookdale Stuart

4.9
Brookdale Stuart is a smaller community so they can really focus on and get to know the residents. A lot of the staff has been there for many, many years which says a lot to me. They are so caring, kind and helpful, we definitely found the right place for our mother. They are truly angels on ...
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Okeechobee County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okeechobee County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Palms of St. Lucie West, The Gardens of Port St Lucie and Grand Villa of Palm Bay are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Okeechobee County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 157 nursing homes facilities near Okeechobee County, Florida. See the full list.

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