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Ethel 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 30 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ethel, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ethel is about $4,459, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 597 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ethel, FL

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33 Floor plans available
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9.8
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197 reviews
9.8
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197 reviews
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I like it here. The staff/nursing team is very helpful and caring. The activities program is very good and I look forward to BINGO. Med tech in 300/400. Building are helpful.
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.
Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs was designed specifically for Assisted Living. Its spacious apartments are inside a community filled with thoughtful services and generous amenities. Lifestyle options include a continuum of care to provide peace of mind now, and also in the future should a...
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9.5
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8 reviews
9.5
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Bahama Bay Club is like living in a vacation world. It’s a beautiful, tropical environment and there’s always background music playing. Lots of fun activities, entertainment, outings and really great food....
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.
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9.5
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66 reviews
9.5
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66 reviews
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Based on my mom's comment and my observations, I would give a 5 for all of above, but for food. Food gets a 3 because of breakfast. The buffet for breakfast is not ideal as the food is cold by the time you...
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.
Nestled in a comfortable and convenient neighborhood, Cascade Heights is home to warm and welcoming senior living in Longwood, FL. You will feel the friendly nature of our community from the first moment you arrive. And while individual attention is our specialty, fulfilled living is our...
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55 Floor plans available
9.3
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105 reviews
9.3
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105 reviews
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From our first tour to moving in the staff has been very supportive and caring. The big complaint would be the food in memory care according to our friend. But other than that she is feeling like it’s 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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Lake Forest is your choice for senior living in Florida. Set on a beautiful eight-acre campus, Vitality Living Lake Forest is a vibrant senior living community located just minutes from downtown Sanford, the Seminole Mall,...
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9.2
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33 reviews
9.2
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33 reviews
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Serenades has made my mother and experience as best as can ne this has been the hardest things to do but they have made our process good for us.
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 LongwoodSerenades at Longwood by Sonata Senior Living is an award-winning, purpose-built memory care assisted living community conveniently located in Longwood, Florida. Recognized by Argentum as a Best of the Best Award recipient for programming and design, Serenades is committed to...
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99 Floor plans available
9.1
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68 reviews
9.1
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68 reviews
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From the moment my wife and walked in to meet with the asked team, he provided a tour of the site while answering all my questions. My sister has now been living here since mid- January and she's fascinated....
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.
Our residents stay busy building beautiful lives.Choose us for your next home sweet home away from home, and you’ll enjoy exceptional assisted living and memory care options in Lake Mary, Florida. You’ll trade the stress and hassle of daily chores, and the worry that often comes from living at...
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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73 reviews
8.9
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Would rate all at 4, for my Mother and her condition. Facility and her room were clean, staff very helpful and caring to her, food and service for her is good. Activities were enjoyable for her...when she...
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.
Building a Life of Redefined IndependenceIf you have the idea that your senior lifestyle has to be filled with chores, cooking, cleaning, and the stress that comes from home ownership and living alone, you should visit our vibrant community. Here, you’ll see what life lived well can look like for...
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8.5
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8.5
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91 reviews
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We chose this community because of a Strong veterans presence. My dad is very sharp still and likes to chat and interact with others. He goes out for breakfast a lot with friends and family. He's very happy...
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 provide our residents with the personal attention and assistance they deserve, while also promoting an independent lifestyle. With a friendly staff and our holistic approach, we engage residents by intriguing their mind, moving their body, and inspiring their spirit while making them as...
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8.0
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8.0
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I’m a current resident here and I have to tell you this place makes me feel like I’m home. The food is excellent and they do all they can to assist you and make you feel at home.in my opinion I made the...
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.
Get the best-assisted living space for your seniors or for any member who is disabled and needs someone to look after daily life chores. We provide our community with the highest standard of services to help build them strong and independent. We bring for our people:
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Oakmont Village of Lake Mary is an awesome place! Five out of five stars. they have a large staff which is continuously taking care of my mother.
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 Cordova at Oakmonte Village is a luxury assisted living community located in Lake Mary, Florida, in Seminole County. Placed in a beautiful, 25-acre setting, the Cordova apartments are customized to meet the needs of residents who need memory care, and the property is secured to protect the...
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5.7
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28 reviews
5.7
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28 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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What we like about Wayman Place is the friendly staff who work there, but their communication could be better and some Dr visits feel rushed. However, we would recommend this community to other families...
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.
At Wayman Place, we provide high quality, compassionate assisted living options in a lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We offer...
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6.5
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70 reviews
6.5
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70 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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What I like the most about Brookdale Wekiwa Spring is the friendliness and care. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Relaxation for Now. Care for Later.Our community provides a wide range of senior living services in Apopka, Florida. With three different levels of care, many of our residents enjoy the resort-style, relaxed lifestyle of independent living. Others need just a little extra help through our...
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When it's time to move a parent into an assisted-living facility, it can be tough to figure out which is the best fit. The Palms of Longwood helped create a smooth transition to my mom’s new home. They...
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.
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We are now happy that she is in a good community for care. We like the staff who are caring and friendly. The staff is always available as needed. The menu is really very good and I like knowing that she is...
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.
Wellsprings Residence is an Assisted Living Facility serving the Orlando Metropolitan Area. The facility has been established in 1991 and is since 2013 family owned and operated. Please call to schedule an appointment to visit our beautiful community, meet our friendly staff and chat with our...
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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.
Sanford Manor is an assisted living community located in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida. This community provides the right help for those who are seeking memory care. This community provides a beautiful setting to those who are looking for a great place to call home. The city of Sanford has...
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.
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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.
Nestled among tall oak trees in one of Apopka's finest neighborhoods is the retirement community of Atria Wekiwa Springs. Our beautifully landscaped grounds feature a courtyard and a gazebo that overlooks Lake Cortez. It's a country setting that's just minutes from all of Orlando's attractions...
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ethel, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ethel is $4,459 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeLand, FL with an average of $4,130 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ethel, FL vs. nearby cities

Ethel, FL
$4,459/mo
$4,495/mo
$4,533/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ethel, FL vs. the state and national average

Ethel, FL
$4,459/mo
$4,453/mo
U.S. national average
$4,913/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ethel vs. other types of senior living

$4,459/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,459/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ethel, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,292/mo
Studio
$4,636/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,979/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,034/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,553/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ethel over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ethel

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ethel

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.

Grand Palms Assisted Living and Memory Care in Orlando, FL

5.0
My Mom is very happy here! Grand Palms seems to be doing a great job overall! It's a very very clean facility, the staff are friendly, the food is delicious, and they've got a lot of wonderful programs to keep the residents entertained. I can't say enough about how much she loves it, sometimes ...
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Aventine at DeLand in De Land, FL

5.0
I cannot say enough about this community. My dad likes this community more each day. The housekeeping and dining room staff are friendly. I think the food is excellent. They have amenities such as a heated pool and a full clubhouse. The community is one of the cleanest place I have seen. They ...
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Ethel nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ethel nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ethel, 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 Ethel 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 Ethel 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
66.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
61.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ethel 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 Ethel Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ethel, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ethel 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 Ethel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ethel, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ethel 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 Ethel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ethel, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ethel 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 Ethel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ethel, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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