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Best Skilled Nursing in Leesburg, Florida

6 communities found

Leesburg has 5 skilled nursing communities, all of them large, with 4 having enough reviews to be rated. Across those 4, the average rating is 3.7 and the average Medicare star rating is 2.8, drawn from 361 reviews read across the city.

  • 6communities
  • 3.9average rating, 5 rated
  • 555family reviews read
  • 0small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated skilled nursing in Leesburg

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Lake Port Square

    4.5 (194 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 50 units

    Families and residents overwhelmingly praise Lake Port Square Inn for its friendly, attentive staff and beautiful, resort-like campus, with many singling out specific staff members like Kelli Mercado and Karen for…

  2. 2

    North Campus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

    4.4 (104 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units

    Families praise compassionate nursing staff, social services support, and the activities team, though one serious report describes neglect and a slow response to a resident's needs.

  3. 3

    South Campus Care Center

    4.3 (164 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units

    Most reviewers praise the nursing and therapy staff for compassionate, attentive care, though one detailed report raised concerns about hygiene, unanswered call lights, and neglect.

  4. 4

    Lake Port Square Health Center

    3.6 (29 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 80 units

    Several families praise attentive rehab and nursing staff, cleanliness, and a caring atmosphere, though one review describes a serious care failure that led to legal action.

  5. 5

    Avante At Leesburg

    2.5 (64 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 116 units

    Some families praise attentive, compassionate staff and a clean environment, while others report serious lapses in care, poor communication, and unresolved complaints.

What families say about skilled nursing in Leesburg

Counted across the review summaries of 6 Leesburg communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, a theme found in all 5 communities, along with communication with families and medical or nursing care, each noted in 60% of the 5 communities. On the concern side, staff attitude and communication with families each come up in 40% of communities, while cleanliness and cost or billing issues are each mentioned in 20%.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 100%
  • Medical and nursing care 67%
  • Activities and social life 50%
  • Cleanliness 50%
  • Communication with families 50%

Concerns raised

  • Staff attitude 50%
  • Communication with families 50%
  • Cleanliness 33%
  • Building and upkeep 33%

“This is a beautiful campus, not just apartment buildings. The staff is friendly and they maintain an immaculate facility.”

“My Aunt is a patient at the south campus. The concierge Lori has been so professional, helpful and to say the least amazing through our process. We appreciate all she has done!”

Skilled Nursing in Leesburg: the figures

  • •Of the 5 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
  • •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (6), medication management (6), wheelchair accessible (6), emergency call system (6), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5).

How families pay for skilled nursing in Florida

In Florida, as elsewhere, most families start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care or independent living, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse purchased a policy years earlier, can also help cover these costs, though the specifics of what's covered vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care.

The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Florida.

Skilled Nursing near Leesburg

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Tavares8.3 mi84.5 / 5
The Villages10.7 mi184.2 / 5
Lady Lake11 mi124.2 / 5
Eustis11.7 mi74.2 / 5
Oxford12.7 mi74.3 / 5
Mount Dora13.5 mi114 / 5
Clermont19.3 mi134.6 / 5
Belleview21.9 mi64.2 / 5

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About these figures

Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 6 communities listed in Leesburg, 555 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

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Skilled Nursing in Leesburg: Common Questions

How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Leesburg, Florida?

MyLivingChoice lists 6 skilled nursing long term care communities in Leesburg, Florida, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Leesburg are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Lake Port Square (4.5★, 194 ratings), North Campus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (4.4★, 104 ratings), South Campus Care Center (4.3★, 164 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Leesburg?

Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Leesburg has home health (13 communities), at-home care (9 communities), assisted living (8 communities), independent living (7 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Leesburg?

Families rate Leesburg skilled nursing long term care communities 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 555 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Leesburg skilled nursing long term care communities?

Across the review summaries of 6 Leesburg communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 67%), activities and social life (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (50%), communication with families (50%), cleanliness (33%).

Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Leesburg?

Of the 5 Leesburg communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do Leesburg nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Leesburg carry an overall star rating, averaging 3 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.