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Golfview HealthCARE Center in St. Petersburg, FL, provides 24-hour skilled nursing along with memory care, hospice, and palliative care options. Memory care takes place in a secure environment with active supervision for individuals prone to wandering, while hospice and palliative programs focus on pain relief and comfort.

With 56 beds, the smaller capacity allows staff to give personalized attention to every resident. Residents can complete therapy through on-site rehabilitation without needing outside transportation, and group social activities, outings, and events offer recreational options throughout the day.

Total nurse staffing sits at 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day. Payment modes include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. The property has a walk score of 46, though transportation is offered for outings and appointments.

Prospective representatives can contact the administrative office to ask questions and schedule an in-person tour.

Signature HealthCARE of Jacksonville is a nursing home at 2061 Hyde Park Rd in Jacksonville, Florida, with respite and hospice care built into the same operation. The care model is set up for both short-term rehab and long-term stays, with 24/7 nursing and on-site occupational, physical, and speech therapies.

The numbers tell you something useful about who actually lives here. An average length of stay of 118 days means this isn’t purely a revolving door for post-acute patients, but it’s not a place where everyone stays forever either. Occupancy is at 72.6%. Total nursing coverage runs 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day: RNs account for 30 minutes, LPNs 48 minutes, and nurse aides carry the largest share at 2 hours and 11 minutes. That distribution is worth understanding if consistent RN presence is a priority for your family.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which keeps the facility accessible across a range of financial situations. St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside and Baptist Health Jacksonville are both nearby, which is a real practical consideration when skilled nursing residents sometimes need acute hospital access fast. The neighborhood comes in at a Walk Score of 55, moderately walkable, with some services reachable on foot.

For Jacksonville families looking at skilled nursing with rehab therapy and hospice access under one roof, this facility covers that range with standard care levels and broad payment options.

HarbourWood Care Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Clearwater, Florida, offering skilled nursing care with licensed nursing oversight throughout the day and night. Rehabilitation services provide therapy-focused care during recovery or a longer-term stay, so the combination can suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support alongside rehabilitation. Private rooms give each resident a separate room.

A doctor is on staff, and a registered dietitian supports therapeutic diets tailored to documented dietary needs. Residents have structured options beyond clinical care through community outings and involvement, entertainment, case management, personal counseling, and activity programs. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident, and payment can be made through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay for covered or privately funded care.

Overview of Ansley Court

Ansley Court is a 112-bed community in Maitland, FL, offering assisted living and nursing home care, including skilled nursing. Residents receive assistance with daily tasks and have access to nursing services for higher levels of care. The community also offers 24-hour staffing to ensure residents receive care as needed.

With Emmanuella Eustache as the administrator, the community accepts payment options including Veterans Affairs benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. This also means that eligible veterans or surviving spouses can use VA benefits to cover care costs, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay provides a self-funded option.

An on-site salon provides services without arranging those activities elsewhere. Restaurant-style meals are also served in the dining hall or in a resident’s room, while transportation is available for scheduled outings so residents can participate without arranging a separate ride.

Overview of The Mayflower at Winter Park

For those wanting a delightful cityscape in Winter Park, Florida, The Mayflower offers a distinctive and vibrant lifestyle for seniors, including assisted senior living and independent senior living. This community provides an idyllic setting with picturesque views and numerous avenues for social interaction, all crafted to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents.
With a variety of housing options, including apartments and villas, The Mayflower is at the crossroads of convenience and natural beauty. Here, residents can savor gourmet dining, engage in a wide range of activities, and enjoy happy hours. They can even explore walking trails that overlook serene ponds, soaking in the daily dose of fresh air. The community offers a spacious patio and a multipurpose room, complete with a pool table, making it a perfect gathering spot for card game enthusiasts, meetings, religious services, and more. The Mayflower’s amenities include a library and dedicated space for arts and crafts as well, ensuring a lively atmosphere with something exciting always happening. On top of these, guest suites are also available for families seeking a comfortable stay.

Overview of Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota is a nursing home in Sarasota, Florida, offering skilled nursing and memory care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include ongoing nursing care or a supervised memory care setting.

With 39 beds, the home may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting rather than a more populous one. Pines of Sarasota opened in 1948, and Amanda Harrison serves as its administrator. Pines of Sarasota Healthcare operates the community.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help when personal savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay means paying directly.

Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy during recovery or as part of ongoing skilled care. The Education Institute, Volunteer Services, and Fabulous Finds Thrift Shops are also named programs connected with the community. A Walk Score of 70 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot; for a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be accessible without arranging a ride.

Westminster Winter Park offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Winter Park, Florida. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community. Westminster Winter Park opened in 1965 and has 73 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Dayana Medjine Desir serves as administrator, and Presbyterian Retirement Communities operates the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare is used for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.

Rehabilitation services are available, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation through the community rather than arranging it elsewhere. A pharmacy program is also available for medication related needs, and pets are allowed, making it possible for residents to live with a pet. With a Walk Score of 33, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need one for those trips.

Miami Springs Nursing and Rehab Center in Miami Springs, FL, provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and short-term respite care. Skilled nursing offers ongoing clinical support, while hospice and palliative programs focus on comfort and symptom management for individuals with serious illnesses. Respite stays give temporary support during periods when primary family caregivers require time away.

Housing 269 beds, the facility handles short-term rehabilitation, including physical, occupational, speech, IV, cardiac, orthopedic, and post-surgical therapies. Dedicated support is also available for cardiac conditions, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s or dementia care. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident.

Accepted payment methods include private funds, Medicaid, and Medicare, which can cover eligible short-term post-hospital rehabilitation.

Families searching for short-term rehab or long-term nursing care in the Miami Springs area can contact the facility to ask about current bed availability or schedule a campus tour.

Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Orlando, Florida, offering skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort alongside medical treatment. Respite care provides a short term stay.

Post acute services and rehabilitation programs support recovery after a hospital stay, while restorative programs focus on maintaining or rebuilding daily abilities. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing after hospitalization or for a family seeking a short term stay while the usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay. The community has 89 beds, and its 92% occupancy means most of those beds are in use at a given time. Total nurse staffing is 3h 6m per resident/day, representing the nursing staff time allocated to each resident each day.

Solaris Healthcare College Park provides nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Orlando, Florida. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks. Hospice and palliative care address end of life and comfort focused needs, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family seeking a temporary stay. The community has 108 beds and offers private and shared suites. A private suite gives one resident an individual living space, while a shared suite accommodates more than one resident. Short term rehabilitation provides recovery focused therapy during a temporary stay, dementia care supports someone living with dementia, and long term eldercare is available for residents needing ongoing care.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help cover a longer stay for an eligible resident, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, while other trips may require a car or ride. Amy Saayman, NHA, serves as the director.