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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Florida is $6,190, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Polk County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Polk County, FL

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Photo of Angels Senior Living at Lodges of Idlewild
1717 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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26 reviews
8.0
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26 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
27%
3 star
8%
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Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild turned out to be the perfect place for my father and stepmother. The caring nature of the staff, the cleanliness of the community, and the welcoming atmosphere...
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 do accept Medicaid in our community. As well as Long Term Care Insurance.
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Photo of Brookdale Highlands
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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64 reviews
8.0
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64 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
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3 star
8%
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It was the nicest one that we visited. The Memory Care was really top-notch. And it was close to our house, which was really key so we could visit often
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.
Do more. Live more. Find your best senior living life here.There’s a world of activities waiting to be explored at our Highlands community, and you’re just the senior to do it. Life here means a different kind of senior living, where your needs are met, your safety is taken care of 24/7, and your...
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Photo of American House Wesley Chapel
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.9
Review score
40 reviews
7.9
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40 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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[names removed] were excellent to speak with Also [name removed]in Financials was very good with all billing procedures. The rest of the Facility took very good care of my mom till her passing. I could not...
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.
Welcome to Beach House Assisted Living and Memory Care at Wiregrass Ranch! Here at Beach House, we believe your golden years are an opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with family and enjoy fun experiences. We celebrate our community members’ interests and abilities and help residents live...
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Photo of Balmoral Assisted Living
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.9
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46 reviews
7.9
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46 reviews
5 star
56%
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26%
3 star
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Staff is very caring and communication is great. Best we found in the area and after seeing care, we feel we did make the best decision.
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.
Welcome to assisted living that is designed to WOW! Surrounded by farms and Lake Huntley, Balmoral Assisted Living is a community that is both serene yet urban. Nearby is an active community with plentiful opportunities for shopping, dining, historic outings, and fun excursions. Each day,...
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Photo of Ansley Parke at Oakbridge
11 Photo available
7.8
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38 reviews
7.8
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38 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
18%
3 star
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[name removed] is such a blessing at Ansley Parke. Her approachable manner is so enthusiastic, welcoming, compassionate, and professional. Anyone with a loved one at Ansley Parke can be assured that they are...
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.
Full Days. Full Lives. Full Hearts.You deserve the best of what life has to offer, and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the quality of life you want for the safety and security you need, especially as your health changes. At our Lakeland community, you and your loved ones will live with the peace...
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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Palma Ceia
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.8
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11 reviews
7.8
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
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27%
3 star
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The environment is clean. The food is very good. The room size is perfect. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Lighthouse Senior Living at Palma Ceia specializes in providing exceptional memory care for its residents in a setting that truly feels like home. Each and every team member receives Level I and Level II memory care education to provide the most current treatment methods and recommendations for...
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Photo of Keystone Place at Terra Bella
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
7.7
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25 reviews
7.7
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25 reviews
5 star
56%
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Love the other residents. Very friendly and I play games with several groups of people. I like the food but some say it has gone down hill. I tend to think it is overpriced but I love the outdoor balcony...
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.
Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care at Keystone Place at Terra Bella, we guarantee you will be both inspired and enabled to do just that!Located on a beautifully landscaped campus in Land O' Lakes, Florida, our senior living community is committed to providing...
Photo of Spring Hills Hunters Creek
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.5
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152 reviews
6.5
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152 reviews
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It's a very nice place but really expensive. They also seem to be a little short handed at times. I toured it and was impressed.
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.
Spring Hills Hunter's Creek is an assisted living community in sunny Orlando, Florida. In addition to our regular functions, we are also a community of Alzheimer's support and care. At Spring Hills, our motto is 'Caring with a Commitment to Quality.' This motto reflects us in everything we do....
Photo of The Gardens at DePugh Nursing Center
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It is really great and my loved one is treated well. Everyone is doing what they need to do. The rehab therapy is excellent! The meals are satisfactory. I appreciate the nurses communication. The floors are...
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.
The Gardens at DePugh is a small, 40-bed neighborhood-style skilled nursing facility that provides an intimate extended-family environment. We are located in the heart of downtown Winter Park, Florida, in a tranquil, gated community. The Gardens at DePugh is proudly a 5-star Skilled Nursing...
Photo of Hudson Manor
55 Photos available
7.5
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16 reviews
7.5
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16 reviews
5 star
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4 for common spaces; 3 for rooms. (Floor is buckling; fountain has been broken; needs painting)Care services is a 4 (constant change of caretakers). Has changed hands Third administrative staff in a year in...
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.
Hudson Manor is an assisted living community located within minutes of the dynamic and exciting community of Tampa, FL. The Tampa area is known for its diversity and beauty, and both of those traits show up in the look of this amazing assisted living community. Family members that come to visit...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Memory Care
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.3
Review score
31 reviews
7.3
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31 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
29%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
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Staff are very nice and caring. Mom's bathroom is not always clean when I visit. No trash can in bathroom nor toilet paper. Room is kind of small as I seen others that are a bit larger.
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.
At Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Memory Care, residents experience compassionate care in a safe, serene, and purpose-built environment designed specifically for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our highly trained team offers individualized support and structured daily...
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Photo of Best Care Senior Living at Cypress Gardens
44 Photos available
5 star
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Fabulous facility! Staff are wonderful the management is the absolutely best they make you feel like home ,if your looking for a caring and loved place for your love one this will be your best choice I...
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.
The Hawthorne Inn is an assisted living community situated in the central Florida down of Winter Haven, Polk County. The lovely community enjoys mild temperatures year round, which makes it a great place to reside. Family members often enjoy visiting this region of the country because of the...
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Photo of Orlando Lutheran Towers, a CCRC
66 Photos available
8.0
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2 reviews
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2 reviews
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Some of the night staff were very impatient. The nurses were great.
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.
Orlando Lutheran Towers, a CCRC offers a wide range of senior living options within downtown Orlando, Florida. You can live in the center of it all without giving up your quality of life. Residents can choose from a variety of spacious apartments and can enjoy the many common areas. Apartments...
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Photo of The Reserves at Idlewild
99 Photos available
7.0
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13 reviews
7.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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Everyone have shown compassion and caring while taking care of our mother. The one bedroom apartment has plenty of room for her and guests. The facility is well kept, clean and maintained.
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.
Selection of luxury suites with custom options. Your choice of studio, one, and two bedroom apartments. The exclusive Enclave featuring a Personalized Concierge service, Keyless entry, Private entrances, French Doors exiting to a private patio, as well as limited reserved parking space. Each...
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Photo of CERTUS at Dr. Phillips
3838 Photos available
7.2
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4 reviews
7.2
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4 reviews
5 star
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Staff is fantastic and really get to know the needs of their residents. Yes, I would 100% recommend. I'm very impressed with the activities staff, the caregivers, med techs and chefs! All amazing and caring...
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 at Dr. Phillips, located at 7753 Conroy Windermere Road in Orlando, Florida, is a premier memory care community dedicated exclusively to serving individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. With 64 private suites thoughtfully arranged across two secure residential...
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Photo of Maravida Brandon
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
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Overall it has been a great experience and we would definitely recommend Savannah Court of Brandon to other families. The staff members there are so friendly, caring and very attention to the residents...
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 of Brandon senior assisted living community is licensed for 46 residents, is full of vibrant activity, yet offers a warm and comfortable feel throughout. Savannah Court offers an outstanding local reputation and has proudly been serving Seniors in the Brandon and Tampa Bay area for...
Photo of Golden Pond
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5 star
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I love living at Golden Pond, I’ve been here almost 3 years. My Mother is here she is 96 and she thanks God every night for the Pond since 2014. My Sister-In Law’s Mother lives here since 2015. It is home...
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.
Golden Pond Communities opened it's doors to the Community in 1999. Additional building was required to meet the needs of the community in 2003. The Executive Director and the Community Relations Director have been at the community working together for ten plus years. Continuity of care is very...
Photo of Allegro Hyde Park
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My mother lived here for nearly three years and she was the happiest she had been in a long time. It is a beautiful community but what really makes it beautiful are the people who live and work there. A...
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.
“The family feeling that you experience at Horizon Bay at Hyde Park is due to the genuine love the employees have for the residents.” Horizon Bay at Hyde Park is the first independent and assisted living retirement community built in South Tampa in more than twenty years. Located on the corner of...
Photo of Savannah Villages of Lakeland
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
5 star
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My mother is happy and that makes me happy. bingo bible study and more place is clean and the people are kind The fact that this community is smaller with smaller staff is a plus. There is a courtyard in...
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 in Lakeland, Florida, a diverse city full of charm and southern hospitality. Located in Polk County, Lakeland is positioned perfectly in the center of the state with easy access to I-4 and conveniently located between Orlando and...
Photo of Serenades at West Orange
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
2.5
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26 reviews
2.5
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26 reviews
5 star
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The service has been great. My husband likes the experience. The price for one half day seems high. I recommend this facility because the staff seems happy and my husband looks forward to his visit.
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.
Serenades at West Orange combines innovative, research-based design features with recent scientific advancements in memory care in order to emphasize the importance of personal choice in quality of life. Architecture, personal care and life enrichment activities have all been thoughtfully planned...
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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at South Tampa
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
5 star
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No place is perfect but after touring 9 ALFs, this one is the best fit for my Mom. There are some common areas that need new carpeting and furniture but the residents rooms are immaculate from what I've...
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.
Lighthouse Senior Living at South Tampa is a beautiful assisted living community nestled in a residential area. Residents can have peace of mind knowing they’ll receive quality care nearby multiple hospitals in Tampa, Florida. A professional stylist comes in each week for a day at the salon. A...
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Photo of Westminster Winter Park a CCRC
2424 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
6.8
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16 reviews
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16 reviews
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The waitlist can vary depending on if you put a deposit down or not. If you are applying for independent living, the applicant will be interviewed by a registered nurse and a financial review before being...
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.
Experience exceptional, lakeside senior living at Westminster Winter Park, offering 42 acres of natural beauty on Lake Berry. You will love being close to the culture, attractions, and medical services of Orlando. And the storied, historic town of Winter Park, Florida offers world-class dining,...
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Photo of Compass Rose of Zephyrhills
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I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful Rosecastle has been for my mom. She has a loving and nurturing environment, and has wonderful care from the staff. She loves the staff and I enjoy watching her...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Rosecastle of Zephyrhills! We are delighted to have the opportunity to offer such a lovely home to the residents of Hillsborough and Pasco County. Located just minutes away from several hospitals, Florida Medical Clinic, and numerous shopping and entertainment...
Photo of Palm Terrace Assisted Living Facility
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Excellent facility! Great staff especially [name removed]. She was very helpful in her presentation, tour and getting him into your community. She is truly genuine, friendly, patient, understanding and has a...
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.
Palm Terrace Assisted Living Facility and Adult Day Care offers private and semi-private accommodations at an affordable price for low to moderate income seniors in the heart of Temple Terrace, Florida. The community offers apartments with kitchenettes and accessible bathrooms. Residents also...
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I have my Mother here and she is doing wonderful. I love the staff I have a real connection with all of the day shift. The staff go that extra mile to make sure your loved one is being taken care of. I had a...
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.
Royal Sun Park is an assisted living community nestled away in scenic Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. The trees are abundant, lining the streets and paving the way to this paradise. With the Museum of Science and Industry nearby, there is plenty to do. The helpful and friendly staff...

Cost of nursing homes in Polk County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Florida is $6,190 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Nursing homes costs in Polk County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,732/mo
Private
$4,870/mo

Senior living costs in Florida vs. 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 state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeFloridaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$6,190/mo$5,847/mo5.9% above national median
Assisted Living$4,853/mo$5,830/mo16.8% below national median
Memory Care$5,704/mo$6,999/mo18.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,640/mo$3,520/mo3.4% above national median
Nursing Homes
Florida:$6,190/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
Assisted Living
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.8% below national median
Memory Care
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:18.5% below national median
Independent Living
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.4% above national median
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Nursing homes costs in Polk County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Polk County 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 Polk County, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Polk County 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 average 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
Polk County, FL$4,681/mo$4,758/mo-1.6%
Florida$5,114/mo$4,949/mo+3.3%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Polk County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,681/mo
2023 average cost:$4,758/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,114/mo
2023 average cost:$4,949/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Polk County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Polk County

Courtyards of Orlando

5.0
The therapists are good. I feel at home here. The nurses and staff are very friendly and the meals are good.

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.

Lighthouse Senior Living at South Tampa

5.0
My mother has been a resident at Angels Senior living in South Tampa since September 2016. During that time she has received the finest loving care I could ever have imagined. I am here nearly every day and have been grateful for so many gestures of attention that went beyond merely "doing ...
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Polk County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.8%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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