by Jennifer | Feb 10, 2015 | ALZHEIMERS, assisted living facilities, dementia, florida, hospice centers, nursing homes, senior living
The Lakeland metropolitan area – including Winter Haven – has 27 nursing homes. Here are some of the top rated by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The rating measures health inspections, nurse staffing, and medical quality of care. Examples of...
by Jennifer | Feb 7, 2015 | ALZHEIMERS, assisted living facilities, dementia, florida, hospice centers, nursing homes, senior living
Jacksonville is a popular city – it is the largest in the State of Florida by population and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. In 2014 there were 49 nursing homes in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. 18 reached an overall five star rating...
by Jennifer | Feb 1, 2015 | assisted living facilities, florida, hospice centers, nursing homes, senior living
Miami and Fort Lauderdale are popular cities both for living and visiting. In 2014 there were 145 nursing homes in this metropolitan area. 60 reached an overall five star rating from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The rating measures health...
by Jennifer | Jan 30, 2015 | assisted living facilities, florida, Frequently Asked Questions, hospice centers, long distance medical transport, nursing homes
Moving to a nursing home means a change, but it doesn’t have to be an unwanted change. Nursing homes are intended for persons who don’t need to be in a hospital, but still need access to more care than can be provided at home, and being in an environment with skilled...
by Jennifer | Jan 24, 2015 | assisted living facilities, florida, hospice centers, long distance medical transportation
Florida with its pleasant climate, fun activities, and plentiful amenities is a popular state for retirees to the point where it is often called the best state in which to retire. Many health care services and options in Florida are planned to fit the elderly, and the...
by Jennifer | Jan 13, 2015 | assisted living facilities, Frequently Asked Questions, hospice centers, long distance medical transportation, nursing homes, senior living
Nursing homes are often associated with the elderly, but they’re really for anyone who needs more care than can be given in a home, but who doesn’t need to be in a hospital. Most nursing homes have skilled nurses available around the clock, and some are even set up...
