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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ave Maria, FL

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Ave Maria is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 91 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ave Maria, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ave Maria is about $5,234, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 3186 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ave Maria, FL

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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
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Fort Myers has been completely renovated with beautifully appointed studios and one-bedrooms. Also, you will also find many community spaces including a spacious lobby, common areas, a bistro, and a life enrichment center. As a result, you’ll enjoy the look and feel of our...
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
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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Ave Maria, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ave Maria is $5,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moore Haven, FL with an average of $3,916 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ave Maria, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ave Maria, FL
$5,234/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ave Maria, FL, vs. state and national averages

Ave Maria, FL
$5,234/mo
$4,528/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ave Maria, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,234/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,234/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ave Maria, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,217/mo
Studio
$5,172/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,318/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,363/mo

Senior living costs in Ave Maria 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: Ave Maria, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAve Maria, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,234/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,474/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,234/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,653/mo$4,197/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Ave Maria, FL:$5,234/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Ave Maria, FL:$5,474/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ave Maria, FL:$5,234/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ave Maria, FL:$4,653/mo
Florida:$4,197/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ave Maria, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ave Maria 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.

Ave Maria, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ave Maria, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ave Maria 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
Ave Maria, FL$5,072/mo$4,640/mo+9.3%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ave Maria, FL
2024 average cost:$5,072/mo
2023 average cost:$4,640/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
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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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 Ave Maria

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ave Maria

The Carlisle Naples

4.5
We chose this community as it had a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are open, caring and great at keeping an eye on her. The other residents are also good at watching out for her. The community is stylish, updated and they have an incredible maintenance crew. Mom likes spending time with the new ...
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Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, FL

4.5
I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM CHUCK AND HE IS VERY HAPPY WITH THE SPRINGS. CHUCK IS IN THE PROCESS OF HIRING A PERSON TRAINER. CHUCK TOLD ME THAT THE PEOPLE THEIR ARE VERY OLD. AS YOU KNOW CHUCK IS 89 YEARS YOUNG. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HEPL WITH CHUCK.

Memory Care of Naples

4.8
We chose Memory Care of Naples because it was recommended to us. They seemed the most friendly and reasonable when I called and talked to the staff. We also liked what we saw when we went to tour with them. I would recommend to others who are looking for memory care for their loved ones.

Ave Maria nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ave Maria nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ave Maria, 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 Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ave Maria, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
78.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ave Maria, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ave Maria, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ave Maria, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ave Maria, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
53%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.9%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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