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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lake Helen, FL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lake Helen 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 Lake Helen, 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 Lake Helen or another care type is right for you. Browse 35 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lake Helen.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Longdale, Ellinor Village and Lake Charm.
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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21 reviews
9.9
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21 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
17%
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I would recommend Ansley Parke at Orange City to a family if their loved one's memory is not too bad. It is not a locked unit and my Dad would sometimes wander. I was actively involved with this issue. I put...
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.
Located near Blue Spring State Park in a quiet residential neighborhood, Ansley Parke Orange City is a vibrant community designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments, each with a...
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1212 Photos available
9.8
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18 reviews
9.8
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18 reviews
5 star
92%
4 star
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3 star
4%
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Pre-Relocation Assessment Lexington Place checked all the boxes we required to ensure my mother’s new apartment met all our needs. [name removed], the Marketing Director, was fantastic. She walked me through...
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.
Though Lexington Place was designed to be a comfortable and welcoming residence, it is so much more than that. Here, gracious accommodations and a caring team cater toeach resident’s ever-changing needs and wants.Perhaps the best part of Lexington Place is that your home here can accommodate any...
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3737 Photos available
9.8
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15 reviews
9.8
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15 reviews
5 star
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I recently visited the gallery at port orange and was struck by the level of care given to the patients. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. It is a beautiful well kept property. I...
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.
The Gallery at Port Orange is a senior living community located in the heart of Port Orange, Florida, that provides personalized levels of care and a wide array of amenities to suit the individual needs of our residents. We offer a range of living options including independent living, assisted...
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2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
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29 reviews
9.8
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29 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
18%
3 star
3%
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0%
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Sancerre of Orange City has gone above and beyond to care for my mom and dad. My mom needs more care than my dad at this time and [name removed] and her nursing team have been amazing! Knowing my parents are...
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.
Sancerre at Orange City is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services in a prime location in Orange City, Florida. Our community is situated near various shopping, entertainment, and dining options, making it a bustling and lively place to live. Sancerre at...
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1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.7
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18 reviews
9.7
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18 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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Grand Villa I call my home. The staff I call my kids but they are fantastic. They know their jobs but they know how to treat us they make us feel like family.
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsAbout halfways between Orlando and Daytona Beach is an exceptional community for exceptional seniors. We provide a senior living community that feels just like home sweet home, where seniors receive assisted living and memory care. You and your loved ones can trade the...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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50 reviews
9.7
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50 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
14%
3 star
6%
2 star
2%
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Grand Villa of Deland community is excellent for my mother to feel at home. During our tour mom and I was welcomed by staff professionally and caring.
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.
Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...
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2323 Photos available
9.4
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8 reviews
9.4
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8 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
43%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
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I would say it's a great place .. actually the best place for senior living. [name removed] always went above and beyond for the residents. Amazing woman.
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.
Woodland Towers is an assisted living community located in the heart of central Florida in the quiet town of DeLand. Surrounded on all sides by state parks and crystal blue lakes, life at Woodland Towers feels almost like living in the middle of a huge nature preserve. Warm weather moderated by...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.5
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2 reviews
6.5
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2 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
13%
3 star
13%
2 star
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Overall experience was great - understanding how sensitive and emotional this is/was to us; the information provided; the tour; not rushed or pressured into making a decision; introduced us to staff; walked...
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.
CERTUS communities are built purposefully to provide a homelike environment where residents feel comfortable, safe, and successful. From our small neighborhoods to our research-based Town Center concept, we personalize each resident’s day based on their preferences, abilities, and needs.Our small...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
1.0
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1 review
1.0
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1 review
5 star
50%
4 star
17%
3 star
19%
2 star
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Due to COVID we haven't been able to go back and visit our loved one, but starting today they are letting families back to visit in phases. For the activities they have there are pretty suitable, they give...
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.
Savannah Court, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in Orange City, Florida where the residents are proud of their small town ambiance while offering all of the amenities necessary for today's busier lifestyle. Savannah Court is located on Strawberry Oaks Drive and is...
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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.
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Photo of Brookdale Deland
8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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2 reviews
5 star
100%
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I visited a friend of mine and this place really goes out of their way to be there for their residents. I would say they go above and beyond with their care. I really am impressed. My friend's mother was...
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.
5 star
63%
4 star
23%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
9%
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My parents started out in a [Removed] but after my Dad died, my mom moved to the [Removed]. I cannot stress enough how much we loved the Cloisters. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. The food is great....
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: 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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88 Photos available
5 star
67%
4 star
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Trying to find placement for a family is very hard, but with Gold Choice they made it so easy for me to decide. Everyone there is so compassionate and loving towards not only the resident but also to each...
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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2.0
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1 review
2.0
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1 review
5 star
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2 star
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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.
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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: 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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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.
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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
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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Lake Helen, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Helen is $4,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,708 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Helen, FL vs. nearby cities

Lake Helen, FL
$4,132/mo
$4,025/mo

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

Lake Helen, FL
$4,132/mo
$4,285/mo
U.S. national average
$4,814/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Helen vs. other types of senior living

$4,132/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,132/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lake Helen, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,297/mo
Studio
$3,867/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,740/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,532/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,143/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Helen over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lake Helen

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lake Helen

Woodland Towers in DeLand, FL

5.0
Only the best in every way. Regretfully I left Woodland Towers months ago, only to be near my son and his family. My present situation is much less than what I enjoyed at WT-twice the square footage, a screened-in porch the entire width of my one bedroom apartment, a kitchen with all new full ...
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Brookdale DeLand

5.0
My mom and I just wanted to thank [names removed] for attention and treatment that was given at such a difficult time in our Lives, it made mom transitioning so much easier.

Aventine at DeLand in De Land, FL

5.0
I cannot say enough about this community. My dad likes this community more each day. The housekeeping and dining room staff are friendly. I think the food is excellent. They have amenities such as a heated pool and a full clubhouse. The community is one of the cleanest place I have seen. They ...
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Lake Helen nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Helen nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Helen, 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 Lake Helen 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 Lake Helen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Helen, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Helen 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 Lake Helen Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Helen, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Helen 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 Lake Helen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Helen, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Helen 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 Lake Helen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Helen, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Helen 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 Lake Helen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Helen, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Cascade Heights, Brookdale Port Orange and Ansley Parke at Orange City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lake Helen, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 35 nursing homes facilities near Lake Helen, Florida. See the full list.

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