The Villages, FL, spans Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties and is home to 79,077 residents. More than four out of five people here are 65 or older. Retirees here can find expert medical care at UF Health The Villages Hospital. Select Specialty Hospital – The Villages provides critical illness recovery services.
Nursing homes accommodate the personal, medical and social needs of ailing individuals who require a high level of care not accessible otherwise. These facilities provide room and board, 24/7 professional medical services and supervision, help with daily activities and in-house recreational opportunities. Such features make nursing home care quite costly compared to other senior living arrangements. Here, in The Villages, the average price for a semiprivate room is $8,973 per month, according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This rate is considerably higher than the national median of $7,756. Home health care or assisted living may offer more appropriate and affordable care for those who do not need such extensive support.
This guide further discusses what seniors in The Villages can expect to pay for nursing home accommodations or other senior care. It also shares what nursing homes are charging in nearby cities and provides a list of local free or low-cost resources.