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Assisted living costs in Fort Basinger average about $3,726 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Fort Basinger. Our detailed directory has 61 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Southern Life of Lake Placid
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9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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17 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
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3 star
6%
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6%
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Nice place.Not real big so i think it's more homey than some.Everyone is very friendly and helpful.The staff act like they really care about the residents and their needs. The staff goes out of their way...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
For good days and challenging days, there is always Life Enrichment.When you entrust our team to treat or care for you or your loved one, you can feel confident that we’re striving to elevate life each day. To encourage a positive attitude and to keep residents active and engaged, we have a mix...
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Photo of Balmoral Assisted Living
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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41 reviews
9.2
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41 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
24%
3 star
5%
2 star
7%
1 star
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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...
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.
Welcome to assisted living that is designed to WOW! Surrounded by farms and Lake Huntley, Balmoral Assisted Living is a community that is both serene yet urban. Nearby is an active community with plentiful opportunities for shopping, dining, historic outings, and fun excursions. Each day,...
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3.0
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3 reviews
3.0
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3 reviews
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This is a smaller community I have a 1 bedroom apartment. They will come and check on me every 2 hours. Everybody is a close knit family here. If you don't like something you just tell them and they are kind...
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.
Elegant Assisted Living by Trusted Health Experts Grand Oaks of Okeechobee is an assisted living community by the Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, an award winning home healthcare agency with nearly 40 years of experience in the field. With trusted health experts operating the community,...
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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.
Photo of Anne Hurst's Country Charm
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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Cost of assisted living in Fort Basinger, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Basinger is $3,726 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,168 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Basinger, FL vs. nearby cities

Fort Basinger, FL
$3,726/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Basinger, FL vs. the state and national average

Fort Basinger, FL
$3,726/mo
$3,895/mo
U.S. national average
$4,597/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Basinger vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,726/mo
$3,726/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Basinger, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$2,946/mo
Studio
$3,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,780/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,040/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fort Basinger over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Basinger, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fort Basinger.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Basinger

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Basinger

Southern Life of Lake Placid

5.0
Very nice place to lie. Staff is wonderful and the administrator is very understanding. I would not trade this place for anything

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
Staff could not be any better; wonderful staff... friendly and kind... move in process: easy... they will hang all your pictures... cleaning great. Food : variety and fine..... only thing for my mother ( who is extremely active ) not enough going on for her.

Fort Basinger assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Basinger assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Basinger, 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 Fort Basinger assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fort Basinger that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Basinger assisted living

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 Fort Basinger Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Basinger assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort Basinger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Basinger assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort Basinger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Basinger assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fort Basinger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Basinger

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Basinger protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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Southern Life of Lake Placid, Balmoral Assisted Living and Grand Oaks of Okeechobee are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Basinger, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 7 assisted living facilities near Fort Basinger, Florida. See the full list.

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