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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bowling Green, FL

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Bowling Green 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 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bowling Green, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bowling Green is about $4,533, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 168 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bowling Green, FL

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Photo of AUS Senior Living
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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32 reviews
9.7
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I am very grateful to [name removed] for introducing us to [name removed] and her great Team of staff (too many beautiful people here to mention) at AUS Bartow. We were made to feel welcome from day one....
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT BARTOWWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Bartow, in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Bartow, Florida, Assisted Living community...
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Photo of Water's Edge of Lake Wales
1818 Photos available
9.3
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10 reviews
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Staff at Water's Edge is great. Very attentive and caring. Apartment is perfect for those who don't need a large area to navigate but need room for their personal equipment and make the room into a home. Not...
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.
If you're looking for comfortable and convenient assisted living in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, Water's Edge is a vibrant and beautiful community that's ready to meet and exceed your expectations. Our clean and spacious apartments and villas, which are located mere minutes from downtown,...
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9.3
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9.3
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They do fun family events, they do seem lighter staffed on the weekends. I would have liked some support with the transfer process, however we were left on our own through that
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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Photo of The Club at Lake Wales
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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45 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that there are plenty of activities to keep the residents busy. Yes, I would recommend the community to others and I have been doing it
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT LAKE WALESWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Lake Wales in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Lake Wales, Florida, Assisted Living...
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9.0
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9.0
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The staff treats each resident as a family member. Also the administrative personnel are so pleasant to deal with, they never make you feel like you have a dumb question. The facility is always clean and...
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.
Photo of Brookdale Highlands
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.3
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8.3
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It was the nicest one that we visited. The Memory Care was really top-notch. And it was close to our house, which was really key so we could visit often
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: 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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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: 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Avon Park Cluster
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Bowling Green, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bowling Green is $4,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $3,375 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bowling Green, FL, vs. nearby cities

Bowling Green, FL
$4,533/mo
$3,645/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bowling Green, FL, vs. state and national averages

Bowling Green, FL
$4,533/mo
$5,341/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bowling Green, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,533/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,533/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bowling Green, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,634/mo
Studio
$5,028/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,640/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,713/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,850/mo

Senior living costs in Bowling Green 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: Bowling Green, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBowling Green, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,533/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,242/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,533/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,567/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Bowling Green, FL:$4,533/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Bowling Green, FL:$4,242/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Bowling Green, FL:$4,533/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Bowling Green, FL:$3,567/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bowling Green, FL, over time

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

Bowling Green, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Bowling Green, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bowling Green 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
Bowling Green, FL$4,868/mo$4,854/mo+0.3%
Florida$4,698/mo$4,387/mo+7.1%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Bowling Green, FL
2024 average cost:$4,868/mo
2023 average cost:$4,854/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,698/mo
2023 average cost:$4,387/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Bowling Green

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bowling Green

AUS Senior Living in Bartow, FL

4.9
My mom has only been here for 2 months. They actually care about her and family needs. They are remodeling with many improvements. It is not very big, so they are able to be moved attentive. The communication and knowledge help the family.

Water's Edge of Lake Wales

5.0
Water’s edge has been wonderful. It is a beautiful facility. The common areas and landscape are very nice and well kept. They have everything you could need: salon, craft room, gym, pool, theater, walking path, dog park, shuffle board, pool table/ game room, and so much more. The food is also ...
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Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland

5.0
The staff are very attentive to clients and family members. I would recommend Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland to others who are searching for memory care for their loved ones.

Bowling Green nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bowling Green nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bowling Green, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bowling Green, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bowling Green, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bowling Green, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bowling Green, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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AUS Senior Living, Water's Edge of Lake Wales and Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bowling Green, Florida. See full list of communities.
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