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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sumter County, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County or another care type is right for you. Browse 447 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sumter County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dixie, Spring Lake and Hill 'n Dale.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sumter County, FL

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Canterbury Arms is the best combination of care and quality of life in Assisted Living facilities I have ever seen. They only have 10 residents, the meals are superb, the staff is always ready to assist any...
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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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My sister [name removed] been there for years and they treated her with dignity and respect. [name removed] is happy and I am very grateful with the care that [name removed] and the staff been giving to all...
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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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When I got there, all the staff were working and interacting with the patients. They treat them with dignity and respect! It was really good, and way better than I'd thought! The staff are nice and friendly....
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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.
At Courtyards of Orlando Care Center, we are dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where each individual receives the finest sub-acute medical care,...
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This is a great skilled/rehab nursing facility. I had to stay here for approximately 2 months due to a fall while on vacation in Florida. The staff were so kind and understanding. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Sorry we did not make this move sooner. We are in our own home in independent living BUT as we age in place we have wonderful assisted living and skill nursing on this campus. We see too many of our friends...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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I am the daughter of the new resident. I moved my Mother from Chicago to Crystal River just 9 days ago. She had a stroke 2 months ago. The staff and individual care is unbelievable. The concept is more...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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We have been using services from this agency and they have been doing a good job. I like the care that is provided. It is the right level of care for my mom. The caregiver is on time and understands...
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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Overall mom is getting pretty good care- they have put many things in place to prevent her falls! Staff are doing a great job!
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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Overall mom is getting pretty good care- they have put many things in place to prevent her falls! Staff are doing a great job!
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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My brother lives here .The staff truly do care about their residents here . They get daily care at top rate. I recommend this facility to any loved one looking for a place to live. The facility is very...
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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Harbor House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to assisted living care in the...
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They really know how to treat people with Alzheimer's here. I like the guy who runs the place, he keeps me updated. They aren't as fancy as some of the other places, but it's clean, and the staff is...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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I like the care at this community for my sisters care. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu is nice and she likes the nice variety. The activities are offered and she is enjoying meeting others. She...
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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We had a really good experience with Mission Oaks - so much better than with a previous facility our loved one was at. It's a clean friendly atmosphere with caring personnel. They're always really friendly...
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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Wife has been there for a few years. Staff are great. Keeps her busy. She seem to like it. And has her favorite staff she visits.. daily
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Haven House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living and memory care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to Alzheimer’s care and...
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This community is a little older and the decor seems outdated. They have wall paper peeling off the walls, however they do not seem to want to do anything about it. This community could use some remodeling....
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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The facility is not as nice, but the owner was very good to deal with. It was fairly nice, but not as clean. It was affordable and they took good care of the residents. The owner worked very well as far as...
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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The community takes excellent care of my loved ones. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. I would recommend this community to others. The community has apts. not just rooms
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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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The staff are nice and they are taking good care of my loved one. She likes the food and the community is very clean. The rehabilitation area is nice and I would recommend this community for rehabilitation...
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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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My loved one is doing pretty well with her move into this community. I do feel she is safe, and receiving good care. They have nice staff at this facility. They are taking good care of her, and her needs....
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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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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Heritage did wonderfully. We were very happy with them. They were very good to her. She wasn't alone, which is what we wanted. I would recommend their community for sure.
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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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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We chose The Cottages because it was affordable and the cottages are separate, so there was always someone in each one to look after residents. They have moved my mom to the memory care part of the facility...
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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.
Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, provides residents of The Cottages assisted living community with gracious, small town living yet is within distance of the Tampa metropolitan area for those who appreciate urban amenities. The weather in Port Richey is balmy and pleasant for most of the year....
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All the staff were very kind and helped with my mom's move from home to New Horizon. The food is wonderful here. The care is very good, my mother was always clean, and looked good.
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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.
New Horizon Senior Citizen Home is located in Inverness, Florida. This quaint town is filled with lush grass and trees, historic buildings, and a tranquil lake. Inverness has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, parks, and fishing. This assisted living community will allow...

Cost of nursing homes in Sumter County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sumter County is $4,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooksville, FL with an average of $3,698 per month.

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

Sumter County, FL
$4,074/mo
$4,271/mo
$4,217/mo

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

Sumter County, FL
$4,074/mo
$4,269/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$4,074/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,074/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,432/mo
Studio
$4,421/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,540/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,457/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,841/mo

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 Sumter County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sumter County

Pacifica Senior Living Ocala

5.0
I would recommend Pacifica to others, and I have. They work hard to make sure your loved one is taken care of. My brother doesn't have long to live, and they do everything they can to keep him comfortable.

Courtyards of Orlando

5.0
The therapists are good. I feel at home here. The nurses and staff are very friendly and the meals are good.

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Sumter County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumter County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.8%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.9%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.2%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.9%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sumter 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 Sumter County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sumter 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 Sumter County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Sumter 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 Sumter County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumter 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 Sumter County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumter County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC, Cascade Heights and Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 447 nursing homes facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See the full list.

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