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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cortez, FL

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Cortez 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 36 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Cortez, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Cortez is about $4,432, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 743 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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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.
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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.
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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 Cortez, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cortez is $4,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Pasadena, FL with an average of $4,218 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Cortez, FL, vs. nearby cities

Cortez, FL
$4,432/mo

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

Cortez, FL
$4,432/mo
$4,528/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,432/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,432/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cortez, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,505/mo
Studio
$4,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,025/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,331/mo

Senior living costs in Cortez 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: Cortez, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCortez, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,432/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,251/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,432/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,181/mo$4,197/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Cortez, FL:$4,432/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Cortez, FL:$4,251/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cortez, FL:$4,432/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cortez, FL:$4,181/mo
Florida:$4,197/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cortez, FL, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Cortez, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cortez 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
Cortez, FL$4,069/mo$3,830/mo+6.2%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Cortez, FL
2024 average cost:$4,069/mo
2023 average cost:$3,830/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cortez

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cortez

Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL

5.0
My husband been a resident for 16 months. He is treated with care and respect. If I have a concern, its addressed in a timely manner. Staff members in all departments take a personal interest.

The Pointe in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.0
Overall, very good but there is a notable difference sometimes between the night staff and daytime staff in terms of care. Less oversight (night) = less care. They are undergoing a change in ownership. The food is a sparse selection, they are often out of basic things like orange juice or a ...
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The Villas of Holly Brook Bradenton Cove

5.0
It is small, 24 assisted living and 24 memory care units. My mom is known by all of the aides, the managers, the chef, the maintenance supervisor, the therapy group. The director is caring and kind, not only to my mom but to our family. My mom's friends have commented on how nice it is at ...
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Cortez nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortez nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortez, 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 Cortez 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 Cortez that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cortez, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cortez 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 Cortez Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cortez, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cortez 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 Cortez partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cortez, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Cortez 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 Cortez communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cortez, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cortez 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 Cortez offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cortez, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
48.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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