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1580 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32025
4.5
(8 reviews)
"The tour with WillowBrook Assisted Living was very good. The man took us on a tour and I think he spent an hour and a half with us. He was very, very informational. He was the director. It's very nice, very clean. They have a thing where if the perso..."
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970 SW Pinemount Road, Lake City, FL 32024
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We visited the Grand Cypress Assisted Living Facility. The location was great. The director that we met was excellent in giving us information about the facility. We're just not comfortable with the atmosphere for my mother. Nothing wrong with the at..."
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213 NW Gleason Dr, Lake City, FL 32055
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister just moved into the memory care unit of The Canopy of Harper Lake. I love this place. I like everything about it. I like the staff, the nurses, and all the people. It's just a wonderful, wonderful place. Everything is good and I highly reco..."
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751 SE Sycamore Terrace, Lake City, FL 32025
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad has moved to the Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Veterans' Domiciliary Home and it's been great. It's a state-run facility, if you're looking for a place that's strictly for veterans, it's a great place. They take really good care of the vets there and ..."
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507 NW HALL OF FAME DRIVE, Lake City, FL 32055
3.0
(7 reviews)
"My mom is happy at WillowCreek Assisted Living. We go there quite often, and we think that it's gonna be a good fit. They're doing laundry and meals, it's a secure facility so they can't get out. They help her with bathing and going to the bathroom. ..."
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147 SW SUMMERS LANE, Lake City, FL 32025
1.5
(2 reviews)
"My brother was a resident in this facility for a few years. The staff appeared very warm and concerned, nevertheless, he died of neglect after contracting a cold which turned into pneumonia and led to respiratory arrest and death. The staff did not..."
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152 Defender Ave, Lake City, FL 32025
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administra..."
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6873 SW US Hwy 27, Fort White, FL 32038
4.7
(4 reviews)
"We chose Riverwood Lodge ALF for my sister-in-law because it was small. It was close to where our home is so that we could get there quickly if needed. We talked to several residents, and they all had approval of the treatment that they received and ..."
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201 Ranchera St NW, Live Oak, FL 32064
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Wonderful place to live, friendly staff. ..."
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23301 NW 186th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
4.3
(24 reviews)
"I toured Plantation Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care. I would have preferred to be there because it's a smaller community and a more convenient location for me than down here in Gainesville, but they were a little pricey. They had a very nice fac..."
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19980 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
3.0
(2 reviews)
"If I was looking for a residential facility, Mayflower Assisted Living would be one I would consider. The cost is more affordable. I didn't see that many amenities. They have a little game room where they have games, board games or what have you. The..."
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2.6
(6 reviews)
"They are amazing ..."
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Dale3
5.0
Review of Grand Cypress Assisted Living Facility
We visited the Grand Cypress Assisted Living Facility. The location was great. The director that we met was excellent in giving us information about the facility. We're just not comfortable with...
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Nelwyn
5.0
Review of Grand Cypress Assisted Living Facility
I would describe Grand Cypress Assisted Living Facility as friendly, clean, and very homey. The staff was wonderful and very thorough. They answered all my questions. They showed me around. I liked...
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Rweirsky
5.0
Review of Grand Cypress Assisted Living Facility
My father currently is staying at the facility. The room is very nice comfortable they allow you to customize the room to the patients liking. I cannot say enough about the cleanliness of the...
Seniors in Lake City pay $2,350 monthly for assisted living, making this one of the most cost-effective places in the state and nation for residential care. Rates in nearby Ocala are $1,500 higher than in Lake City, and in Homosassa Springs, seniors pay $4,250 for services. In Jacksonville, rates are even higher at $4,660, and seniors may save nearly $2,900 per month by opting for care in Lake City instead of The Villages. Statewide and nationally, respective rates come in at $4,000 and $4,500.
Lake City
$2,350
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Ocala
$3,850
Homosassa Springs
$4,250
The Villages
$5,208
Jacksonville
$4,660
Assisted living communities in Lake City charge $2,350 per month on average for care.
Eligible seniors in Lake City can secure funding for assisted living facility expenses through two state programs. First, the need-based Optional State Supplementation program provides a monthly stipend to income-eligible seniors. Second, the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program is a two-pronged program that includes the Long-Term Care Managed Care Program and Managed Medical Assistance Program. Both of these programs are available to Medicaid-eligible seniors who qualify.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Assisted living is economically priced compared to most other local long-term care options in Lake City, with costs averaging $2,350 per month for services. This offers significant monthly savings over the cost of in-home care, which averages $4,481 per month for full-time services, and skilled home health care, which averages $4,576. It’s a fraction of the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $8,213. Seniors may save nearly $1,000 per month by choosing adult day health care.
In-Home Care
$4,481
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,403
Assisted Living Facility
$2,350
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,213
Note: Data for Lake City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Gainesville, was used instead.
Lake City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Lake City, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Lake City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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