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10 Best Nursing Homes in Crystal River, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Crystal River nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Crystal River, FL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Crystal River or another care type is right for you. Browse 18 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Crystal River.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crackertown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lake Lindsey, Chassahowitzka and Hoyt.

Nursing homes facilities near Crystal River, FL

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Photo of Sunflower Springs LLC
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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9 reviews
9.5
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9 reviews
5 star
78%
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22%
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Definitely a 5 in all categories. Staff is always responsive to my questions, attentive to my mother's concerns and wishes, and the food is very good. My mom is encouraged to participate in activities but...
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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Photo of The Reserve at Citrus
77 Photos available
9.0
Review score
44 reviews
9.0
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44 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
27%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
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2%
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General residence I would recommend. We picked this place because of cleanliness, vibe of the place, and staff.Not so sure about the memory care unit.
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.
Safe, Secure, Perfect for a Satisfying LifeTucked away in a quiet, cultured corner of Citrus County called Lecanto, Florida, your future favorite community provides a special brand of assisted living and memory care services. Days are spent maxing out social calendars, exploring old hobbies and...
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Photo of Superior Residences at Lecanto
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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17 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
6%
3 star
12%
2 star
6%
1 star
29%
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Really, I don’t think anybody wants to place a loved one in an environment outside of the family, but unfortunately in some cases it is necessary. Reluctantly I started looking for a place for my mom. I...
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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Photo of Brentwood Retirement Community
33 Photos available
5.8
Review score
27 reviews
5.8
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27 reviews
5 star
22%
4 star
37%
3 star
11%
2 star
11%
1 star
19%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brentwood Retirement Community and the experience has been very good overall. The cleanliness and friendliness are very good! The staff, quality of care, meals and...
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.
Brentwood is an assisted living community tucked away cozily between Beverly Hills and Citrus Hills, Florida. The calm, tree-lined community is perched close to major shopping centers, health centers and a lush golf course, providing a variety of recreational options to visiting families....
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Photo of Rosecastle of Citrus
1111 Photos available
5 star
18%
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28%
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24%
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12%
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My mother has recently made the move into this community and so far we are very happy with how things are going for her. The facility is brand new and I like that there is a fresh smell throughout the...
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.
We welcome you to Rosecastle of Citrus Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lecanto, Florida. Our nurturing and care-free community rests on 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and rolling hills in the center of Citrus County, convenient to numerous medical facilities and only minutes from...
Photo of The Gardens Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care
33 Photos available
2.3
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3 reviews
2.3
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3 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
67%
2 star
0%
1 star
33%
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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 River Oaks Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Sunshine Gardens/ Crystal River LLC
5 star
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33%
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I am the daughter of the new resident. I moved my Mother from Chicago to Crystal River just 9 days ago. She had a stroke 2 months ago. The staff and individual care is unbelievable. The concept is more...
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.
Photo of Cedar Creek Assisted Living
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The community takes excellent care of my loved ones. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. I would recommend this community to others. The community has apts. not just rooms
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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This community is a little older and the decor seems outdated. They have wall paper peeling off the walls, however they do not seem to want to do anything about it. This community could use some remodeling....
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.
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Photo of Sunshine Gardens Crystal River LLC
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.
Photo of Life Care Ctr of Citrus County
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Autumn Years
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 Crystal River, FL

The average cost of senior living in Crystal River is $3,726 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,361 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Crystal River, FL vs. nearby cities

Crystal River, FL
$3,726/mo
$3,753/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Crystal River, FL vs. the state and national average

Crystal River, FL
$3,726/mo
$4,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Crystal River vs. other types of senior living

$3,726/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,726/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Crystal River, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,272/mo
Studio
$3,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,402/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,613/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Crystal River over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Crystal River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Crystal River

Pacifica Senior Living Ocala

5.0
I would recommend Pacifica to others, and I have. They work hard to make sure your loved one is taken care of. My brother doesn't have long to live, and they do everything they can to keep him comfortable.

The Reserve at Citrus in Lecanto, FL

4.4
The staff is heavily involved with the care of the needs of patients. The care is loving and thoughtful. They have been very helpful to me adjusting from becoming my wife’s caretaker for 8 years to being a lie to visit and enjoy quality time. We Spend time in and out of the facility.

Brentwood Retirement Community in Lecanto, FL

4.9
Everyone is very nice and welcoming. They take the residents to the doctor appointments and also to Walmart. Well my dad is the one living here and they always welcome me in the dining room with a small fee for my meal and they let me join in the bingo games and other activities they have

Crystal River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crystal River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crystal River, 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 Crystal River 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 Crystal River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Crystal River, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Crystal River 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 Crystal River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Crystal River, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Crystal River 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 Crystal River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crystal River, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Crystal River 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 Crystal River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crystal River, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Crystal River 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 Crystal River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crystal River, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunflower Springs LLC, Brookdale Canopy Oaks and Pacifica Senior Living Ocala are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Crystal River, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 18 nursing homes facilities near Crystal River, Florida. See the full list.

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