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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wakulla, FL

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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 Wakulla 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 Wakulla, FL

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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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Cost of nursing homes in Wakulla, FL

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

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 Wakulla, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wakulla 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
Wakulla, FL$5,012/mo$4,917/mo+1.9%
Florida$5,114/mo$4,949/mo+3.3%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Wakulla, FL
2024 average cost:$5,012/mo
2023 average cost:$4,917/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wakulla

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wakulla

Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
They've scheduled their personel to make sure somebody is going to be with my mom every single day at least twice a day so they'll have someone there. They're fabulous, fabulous, there's not one negative things I could say about hospice, they're why we haven't made any move from where she is ...
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The Residence at Oak Grove in Thomasville, GA

4.3
So far I've been very pleased. The facility is super clean. The rooms are nice. They seem to keep them well maintained. Normally the care is pretty good, although today they didn't change my loved one before they sent him out for an appointment, which they've done before. But the staff seem ...
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Legacy Village at Plantation Manor in Thomasville, GA

5.0
The facility is very clean, it did not smell like pee like some other places we visited. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The room sizes are good, they are not suites but the residents really do not need much. I would recommend Legacy Village at Plantation Manor to those looking ...
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Wakulla nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakulla nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakulla, 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 Wakulla 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 Wakulla that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakulla, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wakulla 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 Wakulla Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakulla, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakulla 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 Wakulla partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakulla, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakulla 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 Wakulla communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakulla, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakulla 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 Wakulla offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakulla, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
57.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Southern Pines, A Charter Senior Living Community, Woodmont Senior Living and Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wakulla, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 26 nursing homes facilities near Wakulla, Florida. See the full list.
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