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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wild Island, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wild Island 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 Wild Island, 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 Wild Island or another care type is right for you. Browse 55 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wild Island.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wild Island, 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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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.
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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, 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
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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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wild Island, FL

The average cost of senior living in Wild Island is $3,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,168 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wild Island, FL, vs. nearby cities

Wild Island, FL
$3,576/mo
$3,413/mo

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

Wild Island, FL
$3,576/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,576/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,576/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wild Island, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,109/mo
Studio
$3,491/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,653/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,123/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,908/mo

Senior living costs in Wild Island 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: Wild Island, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWild Island, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,576/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,610/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,576/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,826/mo$3,980/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Wild Island, FL:$3,576/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wild Island, FL:$3,610/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wild Island, FL:$3,576/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wild Island, FL:$2,826/mo
Florida:$3,980/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wild Island, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wild Island 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
Wild Island, FL$3,984/mo$4,143/mo-3.8%
Florida$4,733/mo$4,477/mo+5.7%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Wild Island, FL
2024 average cost:$3,984/mo
2023 average cost:$4,143/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,733/mo
2023 average cost:$4,477/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/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 Wild Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wild Island

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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Wild Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wild Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wild Island, 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 Wild Island 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 Wild Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wild Island, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wild Island 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 Wild Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wild Island, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wild Island 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 Wild Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wild Island, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wild Island 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 Wild Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wild Island, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wild Island 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 Wild Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wild Island, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
27%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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