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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ponce De Leon, FL

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We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ponce De Leon or another care type is right for you. Browse 87 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ponce De Leon.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ponce De Leon, FL

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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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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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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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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, 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: 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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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
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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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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
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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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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.
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ponce De Leon, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ponce De Leon is $4,425 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westville, FL with an average of $3,067 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ponce De Leon, FL
$4,425/mo
$3,067/mo
$3,067/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. state and national averages

Ponce De Leon, FL
$4,425/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,425/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,425/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,789/mo
Studio
$4,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,779/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,401/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Ponce De Leon 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: Ponce De Leon, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonce De Leon, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,425/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,448/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,425/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,283/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,425/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,448/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,425/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,283/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, over time

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

Ponce De Leon, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ponce De Leon, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ponce De Leon 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
Ponce De Leon, FL$4,630/mo$4,667/mo-0.8%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ponce De Leon, FL
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,667/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ponce De Leon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ponce De Leon

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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Superior Residences of Niceville

4.1
Superior is a caring environment. The staff are kind and take care of each client’s needs! The facility is clean and has a homey atmosphere. We researched and toured several facilities before A Place for Mom found Superior Residence for us.

Brookdale Panama City

4.9
Our loved one seems to be happy there, and that is what is important. Oh yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. I know a handful of people whose parents live at a Brookdale.

Ponce De Leon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponce De Leon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponce De Leon, 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 Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
37.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
27.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and The Landing are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ponce De Leon, Florida. See full list of communities.
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