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10 Best Nursing Homes in Plains, FL

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

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Plains, FL

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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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, 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: 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.
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Plains, FL

The average cost of senior living in Plains is $3,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,168 per month.

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

Plains, FL
$3,727/mo
$3,413/mo

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

Plains, FL
$3,727/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,727/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,727/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,360/mo
Studio
$3,624/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,199/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,908/mo

Senior living costs in Plains 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: Plains, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlains, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,727/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,874/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,727/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,894/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Plains, FL:$3,727/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Plains, FL:$3,874/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Plains, FL:$3,727/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Plains, FL:$2,894/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Plains, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Plains 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
Plains, FL$4,143/mo$4,140/mo+0.1%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Plains, FL
2024 average cost:$4,143/mo
2023 average cost:$4,140/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,742/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Plains

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Plains

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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Discovery Village Vero Beach

4.9
We chose Discovery Village Vero Beach because of the affordability, the location, and the option to have 3 daily meals. The staff have always been extremely friendly and helpful. This is just what my mom was looking for!

The Manor at Lake Jackson in Sebring, FL

4.9
The Manor at Lake Jackson is an awesome place for your love one. They really care for each and every one of their patients. The facility has always been clean and no smells. The staff is always friendly. I have been there during meal times and the food looked great. The rooms are cleaned daily. ...
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Plains nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plains nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plains, 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 Plains 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 Plains that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Plains, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Plains 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 Plains Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Plains, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Plains 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 Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plains, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Plains 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 Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plains, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plains 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 Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plains, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
19%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Palms of St. Lucie West, Water's Edge of Lake Wales and Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Plains, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 61 nursing homes facilities near Plains, Florida. See the full list.
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