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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Ellenton, Florida

We're still building out our nursing homes directory for Ellenton, FL. The median estimated cost is $10,861/mo. That's above the Florida state median by about 5%. Browse nearby cities or the Florida page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, Ellenton

$10,861/mo

Estimated range $10,079 – $12,778

● Ellenton $10,861 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Ellenton

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesEllentonFloridaNational
25th percentile$10,079/mo$9,873/mo$8,951/mo
Median$10,861/mo$10,342/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$12,778/mo$12,167/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Ellenton runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,912
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,407
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,463

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Bradenton 10,861 · Sarasota 10,861 · Sun City Center 10,496 · St. Petersburg 10,496

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Ellenton.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Ellenton runs about $1,707 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Ellenton has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (813) 740-3888 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,407 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,892 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Ellenton assisted living median of $5,892 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,407 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Ellenton run about $10,861 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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Nursing Homes in Ellenton

We do not list a licensed nursing home in Ellenton yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Ellenton at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed nursing homes listed for Ellenton, FL yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

In the last 365 days: 3 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Ellenton, in Manatee County, has about 5,133 residents. About 1,474 of them (29%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $71,402.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Ellenton more expensive than the rest of Florida?

Ellenton's median nursing home cost is about 5% higher than the Florida state median.

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Nursing Homes in Ellenton: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers