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10 Best Nursing Homes in Desoto Lakes, FL
Desoto Lakes 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 78 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Desoto Lakes, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Desoto Lakes is about $4,556, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1739 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 Hidden River, Desoto Acres and Beverley Terrace.
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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: 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.
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.
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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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.
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, 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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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.
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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
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Desoto Lakes, FL
The average cost of senior living in Desoto Lakes is $4,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Pasadena, FL with an average of $4,049 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Desoto Lakes, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Desoto Lakes
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Desoto Lakes
Sarabella Senior Living in Sarasota, FL
5.0
The community is beautiful, bright and open with luxury outdoor areas to experience. The staff are friendly and always smiling. They have up to 7 activities a day to choose from and they even hosted their own Summer Olympics. The food is also good and I love all the different ice cream flavors ...
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A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL
4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.
Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL
5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.
Desoto Lakes nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desoto Lakes nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desoto Lakes, 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 Desoto Lakes 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 Desoto Lakes that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
71.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desoto Lakes 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 Desoto Lakes Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desoto Lakes, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desoto Lakes 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 Desoto Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desoto Lakes, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Desoto Lakes 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 Desoto Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
64.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desoto Lakes 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 Desoto Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
53.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.3%
0.4%
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Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Desoto Lakes, Florida. See full list of communities.
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