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10 Best Nursing Homes in Okeechobee County, FL
Okeechobee County 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 155 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Okeechobee County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Okeechobee County is about $4,339, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1585 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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It is a very nice facility and served the purpose of getting my father strong enough to come home. My father was a resident there for a couple of days and when I asked him how it went, he said he didn’t get...
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My Dad was here for 2 weeks in rehab. I was very happy with all of the staff form the Administrator, nurses, CNA's, maintence staff and cooks. They were very kind and caring as my father had many issues...
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I am very satisfied with Dixie Oak Manor. Everything is just fine here. It is a clean facility. The staff are very nice. I am really pleased overall with the whole experience at this facility.
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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.
Dixie Oak Manor is an assisted living community located in sunny Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida. Vero Beach is a beautiful coastal town and is part of what is known as Florida's Treasure Coast. Vero Beach is a quiet neighborhood with palm trees and oak canopies. It's a great place to...
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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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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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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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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
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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.
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, Memory Care
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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.
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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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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
Situated in the stunning Fort Pierce, Florida, Academy Assisted Living Community is the perfect choice for your new home. Known as the 'Sunrise City', Fort Pierce is a vibrant community with an exquisite harbor front that has a state of the art marina. There is also a fantastic library, golf...
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
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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
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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
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Okeechobee County, FL
The average cost of senior living in Okeechobee County is $4,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Okeechobee County, FL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Okeechobee County, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Okeechobee County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Okeechobee County, FL by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Okeechobee County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Okeechobee County
Heron Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care of Vero Beach
5.0
We have been well informed and feel as though Mom has received appropriate attention and care at HarborChase of Vero Beach. It's reassuring knowing that she is in good hands.
Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living in Sebring, FL
4.1
The facility is clean and inviting. I would live there if I needed to. I love all the staff members who I have had dealing with for my mom's care especially Dee. Angie is always so happy and helpful on the weekends. [name removed] did an excellent job when I was looking for a safe new home ...
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Brookdale Vero Beach South MC
4.9
Overall, it has been the perfect fit for my father. [name removed] (father) likes the smaller environment, we like that it is a closed facility, and the staff is very accommodating.
Okeechobee County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okeechobee County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okeechobee County, 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 Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County 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
37.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.7%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.1%
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
14%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Villa of Palm Bay, The Gardens of Port St Lucie and The Palms of St. Lucie West are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Okeechobee County, Florida. See full list of communities.
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