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5 Best Nursing Homes in Baker County, FL

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Baker County 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Baker County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Baker County is about $2,450, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 17 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Heilbronn, Pine Top and Manning.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Baker County, FL

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Most of the staff members at Avalon Healthcare Center has a genuine concern for our loved ones well being. The management team is also easily accessible.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Avalon Healthcare and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. We strive to motivate each individual and help to rebuild their independence. Our team consists of Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapists along with our skilled nursing staff available 24/7. Our goal is for each...
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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.
WillowBrook is a privately-owned and operated assisted living community located in Lake City, Florida. WillowBrook provides the highest quality of care for our residents while upholding their independence and integrity. Our trained, compassionate, and dedicated staff create a safe, healthy, and...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Baker County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Baker County is $2,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, FL with an average of $3,319 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Baker County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Baker County, FL
$2,450/mo
$4,700/mo

Nursing homes costs in Baker County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Baker County, FL
$2,450/mo
$4,602/mo
U.S. national average
$5,022/mo

Nursing homes costs in Baker County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,635/mo
Nursing Homes
$2,450/mo

Nursing homes costs in Baker County, FL, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Baker County 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: Baker County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaker County, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$2,450/mo$4,602/mo$5,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,126/mo$4,133/mo$4,758/mo
Memory Care$4,635/mo$4,602/mo$5,022/mo
Independent Living$2,450/mo$4,254/mo$4,217/mo
Nursing Homes
Baker County, FL:$2,450/mo
Florida:$4,602/mo
U.S.:$5,022/mo
Assisted Living
Baker County, FL:$4,126/mo
Florida:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,758/mo
Memory Care
Baker County, FL:$4,635/mo
Florida:$4,602/mo
U.S.:$5,022/mo
Independent Living
Baker County, FL:$2,450/mo
Florida:$4,254/mo
U.S.:$4,217/mo
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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 Baker County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Baker County

Avalon Healthcare Center in Lake City, FL

4.0
From my conversation with my loved one, the nursing care seems to fine. He is just eager to get back home. When he has to come to Avalon it is because he is usually in not in the best condition. The staff though, they have been cool so far.

Baker County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baker County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baker 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 Baker 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 Baker County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baker County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
6.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Baker 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 Baker County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baker 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 Baker County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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6.5%
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Avalon Healthcare Center, Willowbrook Assisted Living and Eastside Care INC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Baker County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Baker County, Florida. See the full list.
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