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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nichols, FL
Assisted living costs in Nichols average about $3,585 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Nichols. Our detailed directory has 136 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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9.9
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53 reviews
By Far, hands down…The best facility around! This place is amazing and they give 100% in everything they do with such love and compassion. My Mom moved to Grace Manor over a year ago and it was the best...
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.
At Grace Manor at Hunters Creek, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Grace Manor at Hunters Creek is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living and has been opened since 2019....
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9.2
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39 reviews
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.
The Canopy at Walden Woods is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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9.0
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4 reviews
My father needed assistance with showering, and attendant put wet clothes & towels in hamper. We felt it would have been better to allow them to dry on towel bar, or side of hamper. My mother would move them...
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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[name removed] is such a blessing at Ansley Parke. Her approachable manner is so enthusiastic, welcoming, compassionate, and professional. Anyone with a loved one at Ansley Parke can be assured that they are...
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.
Full Days. Full Lives. Full Hearts.You deserve the best of what life has to offer, and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the quality of life you want for the safety and security you need, especially as your health changes. At our Lakeland community, you and your loved ones will live with the peace...
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51 reviews
When I first got here I didn't want to leave my home. Care was spotty. After a few months. Things gradually got better and I made some friends. The staff is very friendly. The care improved. The food is up...
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.
Do more. Live more. Find your best senior living life here.There’s a world of activities waiting to be explored at our Highlands community, and you’re just the senior to do it. Life here means a different kind of senior living, where your needs are met, your safety is taken care of 24/7, and your...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We are small, but our Hearts are BIG! We are here to provide your loved ones with a small but personal place that is a home environment. We understand that as our loved ones age they must have assistance with their daily living, but, don't need a hospital or nursing home setting. We are a new...
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My Mother is doing very well. Everything is going fine here.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
If you want to know why we are the best around at providing assisted living, our title says it all. We are kind hearted and able to provide you with any kind of care that your loved one needs throughout the years. At Kindhearted ALF, we take assisted living to the next level, making sure that you...
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Cost of assisted living in Nichols, FL
The average cost of senior living in Nichols is $3,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wauchula, FL with an average of $3,222 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nichols, FL vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nichols, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Nichols
Recent reviews for assisted living in Nichols
Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL
5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.
Spring Haven Senior Living in Winter Haven, FL
5.0
I would recommend Spring Haven Senior Living to others. The staff is wonderful. Communication with the family was great, they kept me well informed. Most of the meals my loved one enjoyed, but you can't expect everything to be like home.
Grace Manor at Lake Morton in Lakeland, FL
5.0
Everyone has been overwhelming welcome from the time I first went to get info. The application process and move in were easy and they worked with my schedule and allowed me to move my mothers belongings in on a weekend. I liked that everything was all inclusive and there wasn't added fees for ...
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Transparent communication between staff and families. Several families have mentioned the importance of clear and effective communication between their loved ones and community staff, such as at Brookdale Highlands, where one resident's family was pleased with the Executive Director's attentiveness during Hurricane Irma. However, at Hawthorne In ...
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Considerate care for residents with specific dietary needs. Reviews highlight the accommodations made for residents with dietary restrictions, like at Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, where the chef caters to individual preferences and offers alternatives. At Brookdale Highlands, one resident's food was described as 'too stiff and two dents,' and the f ...
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Engaging and varied activities for residents. Residents' enjoyment of activities is a recurring theme, with communities like Canopy at Walden Woods and Brookdale Highlands offering bingo, Bible study, and coffee and chat sessions. Some residents, like at Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland, preferred a more active lifestyle with trails and a gy ...
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Dedicated and friendly staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kind and caring nature of community staff, such as the women at the front desk at Canopy at Walden Woods, who are described as the 'Real Face of the facility.' At Ansley Parke at Oakbridge, the aids were affectionately referred to as 'queens.'
Personalized approach to resident care. Some residents, like at Canopy at Walden Woods, benefit from more one-on-one attention, which smaller communities like Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and Ansley Parke at Oakbridge are better able to provide. Others, such as at Canopy at Walden Woods, highlighted the need for customized ca ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. A clean and tidy environment was a common request, with families expressing concerns about the cleanliness of rooms, such as Canopy at Walden Woods, and the importance of regular housekeeping, as mentioned at Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland.
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Nichols review score based on 52 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 6 Nichols assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Nichols review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Nichols assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 52 reviews of 6 Nichols assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nichols resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Nichols, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Nichols assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nichols assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nichols, 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 Nichols 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 Nichols 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
83.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
83.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nichols 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 Nichols 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
100%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
66.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nichols 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 Nichols partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Nichols 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 Nichols communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nichols 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 Nichols offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nichols
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 Nichols protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC., Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nichols, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near Nichols, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Nichols, Florida are Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC., Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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