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8 Best Nursing Homes in Whittier, FL
Whittier 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Whittier, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Whittier is about $4,208, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 67 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Whittier, FL
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
39 reviews
I think it has some good people working at this facility. It is expensive but most facilities specializing in advanced care are expensive. Mom needed memory care and the facility was close to my sisters...
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.
Positioned in West Melbourne, Florida, Inspiritás of West Melbourne is devoted to residents withimpaired memory, offering a unique holistic program designed to celebrate life with residents, while maintaining their safety and comfort.Our Inspiritás “neighborhood” is secured for resident safety...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
8.5
Review score
2 reviews
The staff and owners care about their residents and do what they can to make the place nice and comfortable. They have musicians come to play music and make holidays very special. It is a nice and clean...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
7.9
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26 reviews
I recently visited my parents for the first time at PBMC. I was already happy with the level of professionalism and assistance given to me and my parents by the sales and directorial staff during the...
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 Palm Bay Memory Care, we provide an exceptional memory care program uniquely designed with our residents in mind. Our programs ignite the senses, expand the mind, and support the emotions of our residents. We pride ourselves on staying current with innovative lifestyle approaches while...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
A large private home which offers assisted living to your loved ones. It is an Alternative to a Nursing home with all of the comforts of a home including a large fenced yard. It has a European Flare offering large spacious rooms and very caring staff.Offering "What are they doing now!!" from...
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Cost of nursing homes in Whittier, FL
The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $4,208 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillcrest Heights, FL with an average of $3,496 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whittier, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whittier, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whittier
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whittier
Palm Bay Memory Care
5.0
We placed my friend in this facility for respite for a month because her caregiver had to have surgery . My friend loved it and they went out of their way to make her welcome and comfortable . It is a beautiful campus that had just changed owners. We received pictures of my friend at many ...
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Florida Shores of Melbourne
5.0
We give this community 5 stars across the board. Florida Shores is a great place the staff is amazing friendly funny but serious about their job an [name removed] an her husband are very incredible an the most wonderful people I've ever met my Aunt loves them an the facility everyone there are ...
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YourLife of West Melbourne
5.0
Mom had been to 3 other places before we found Inspiritas of West Melbourne. The staff truly cares for her and treats her like family. Really pleased with the services.
Whittier nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whittier, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Whittier 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 Whittier Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whittier, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whittier 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 Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittier, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Whittier 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 Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittier, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittier, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
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
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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YourLife of West Melbourne, Florida Shores of Melbourne and Palm Bay Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whittier, Florida. See full list of communities.
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