Mount Dora sits on a plateau in the heart of Florida, overlooking Lakes Dora, Beauclair and Gertrude. In 2024, the local monthly rate for assisted living comes to roughly $3,823, putting costs...
Our directory includes 1798 reviews reviews of assisted living centers in the Mount Dora region to help you assess local care options. These facilities garner an average quality score of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
CARING STARS WINNER
500 Waterman Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757
4.6
(31 reviews)
Bridgewater Assisted Living Facility at Waterman Village was a wonderful place for my mom. She came to the Waterman community 12+ years ago and lived independently most of those years before needing more assistance and moving to Bridgewater. As we di...
$3,700
6767 Round Lake Road, Mount Dora, FL 32757
5.0
(4 reviews)
Feels like home. Clean, friendly. Available for any question and willing to help with anything. If I needed to go somewhere for assisted living this is the place for me. Thank goodness Elders care was available for my mom....
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505 E. 9TH AVENUE, Mount Dora, FL 32757
5.0
(2 reviews)
We've chosen Kiva of Mount Dora for my grandmother about a month ago. Her room is wide and has enough space. She has a bed, a dresser, a TV, a chair, a nightstand, and a private bathroom. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If she needs assistanc...
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150 Waterman Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757
5.0
(1 reviews)
I toured Waterman Village for Mom. It was very nice. The one that is an expensive side, but they include a lot in their main payment. The person I met seemed very nice and they may care very much about their residents, but it's not in the condition t...
$3,700
609 Oak Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757
3.0
(1 reviews)
My mom moved into Pleasantville Assisted Living and it's a 14-bed facility. They converted a home in a residential neighborhood. They serve three meals a day, they help her with bathing, and they have a doctor that comes to her home on Fridays....
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308 Locust Pass, Ocala, FL 34472
We are a six-bed home-like facility. Located in the lush serene community of Silver Springs Shores, Our goal is to ensure the well-being and comfort of our residents by offering personalized care, a warm environment, and round-the-clock services. Our services include respite care, personal care assistance, medication management, meal preparation, medical appointment scheduling, and engaging recreational activities for our residents. With a 3:1 resident-to-caregiver ratio, we guarantee individualized attention and support for each resident. Our team is committed to upholding the legacy of Tina (the owner's mother) by delivering heartfelt care and creating a homely atmosphere for all those we serve. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration
$4,200
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125 N Spring Lake Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
5.0
(1 reviews)
We like Bridgeport Senior Living-Port Cardiff Llc because it's an actual home environment and they've got a couple of caregivers for every three people. They're making sure mom gets up and gets out into the living room with everybody else or out of t...
$7,100
530 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, FL 32771
5.0
(3 reviews)
We got Dad settled at Marina Isle Assisted Living. He seems to be very happy on the water there. There was a bit of a complication with all the paperwork. I had to make four different trips back to my dad's primary doctor to get the correct form that...
$3,295
CARING STARS WINNER
520 Lanyard Lane, Debary, FL 32713
5.0
(12 reviews)
My wife was a resident at Lanyard Manor for more than two years where I visited her almost daily. During these visits (at different times of the day) I never witnessed anything but great care and consideration by Greg and Theresa and the staff. They...
$3,750
1477 Huey St, Wildwood, FL 34785
5.0
(3 reviews)
We went to The Harrison of Wildwood and toured their memory care for my cousin's husband. It was very nice, very clean, and very welcoming. The people that greeted us were also very welcoming. It's a lovely place. They had just moved down. Somebody e...
$4,995
420 Roper Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
5.0
(3 reviews)
I went to The Summit of Winter Garden. The staff takes the time to talk to you and explain everything to you. The people working there, I feel more comfortable talking to them. They really care. They have a gym and they have an outside where you can ...
$4,805
342 S Wayman St, Longwood, FL 32750
5.0
(1 reviews)
We toured Wayman Place. It was very neat and clean, and the people were very friendly. They showed us several living spaces that were very nice and sizeable. They have a small little type coffee area right in the front when you enter the front door. ...
$2,705
36120 Huff Rd, Eustis, FL 32736
5.0
(2 reviews)
Pendry Estate Assisted Living Facility is a beautiful Spanish style home located on 11 acres, in Lake County, Florida. My mother is a resident at Pendry, and will tell you that she has so much respect for Mel D, the owner of Pendry. My mother is a ...
$5,500
3441 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771
5.0
(3 reviews)
Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living was a very nice facility. I enjoyed my tour. I know some people who have recently moved in there, and they're happy with it. It's all brand new. They had a library. It seemed like they had everything they needed. ...
$2,735
1061 Tomyn Blvd, Ocoee, FL 34761
4.8
(9 reviews)
Every time I visit my parents this community is spotless. The plant Operation director, Eri is amazing and my parents love him....
$5,195
1686 Rachels Ridge Loop, Ocoee, FL 34761
4.7
(4 reviews)
My tour at Florida Golden Adult Care went very well. I liked that it was a neighborhood, in that my aunt wouldn't get lost in a giant building. The place was very clean. The staff who toured us was very welcoming and informative. I was given a tour o...
$2,500
740 N. Wymore Rd, Maitland, FL 32751
4.7
(7 reviews)
We went to Ambiance of Maitland. It was very nice. The staff members were just very friendly and accommodating. They answered all my questions, so they were very nice. The rooms were very nice. They were recently updated, so everything was nice, clea...
$4,500
500 Grand Plaza Drive, Orange City, FL 32763
4.7
(7 reviews)
We toured Ansley Parke at Orange City. Their activities were good, and the staff seemed very good. The food wasn't bad, but the servers didn't pay attention to what you were ordering. The place was outstanding. It's beautiful and kept clean, and you ...
$3,195
CARING STARS WINNER
5433 West State Road 46, Sanford, FL 32771
4.7
(40 reviews)
Vitality Living Lake Forest is a beautiful place. It's more updated and shaped like a ship. When you walk in, there are two staircases. The people are good. Cleanness is a five-star. Meals are also included....
$3,195
1021 Royal Gardens Cir, Lake Mary, FL 32746
4.6
(12 reviews)
It was a great place for my grandparents. They had a beautiful one bedroom deluxe apartment that was spacious enough to accommodate them both. The staff was super friendly and you could tell they really cared about the residents like their own famili...
$4,000
Assisted Living
SKWARD
5.0
Review of Bridgewater Assisted Living at Waterman Village
Bridgewater Assisted Living Facility at Waterman Village was a wonderful place for my mom. She came to the Waterman community 12+ years ago and lived independently most of those years before...
Assisted Living
Debra
5.0
Review of Elders of Mount Dora
Feels like home. Clean, friendly. Available for any question and willing to help with anything. If I needed to go somewhere for assisted living this is the place for me. Thank goodness Elders care...
Assisted Living
Bob Agee
5.0
Review of Elders of Mount Dora
Rooms are very adequate in size and allow individuals to hang pictures and even decorate within reason. Plenty of good lighting, large closet, drawers are adequate, bathroom/ shower facilities...
Assisted living communities in Mount Dora charge around $3,823 monthly, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate runs about $930 below the Florida median and compares favorably to costs in many nearby communities. For example, in Deltona, seniors pay higher rates of roughly $4,000, and in Tampa, fees fall near $4,213. Costs in Lakeland trend even higher at around $5,292.
Mount Dora
$3,823
Florida
$4,750
The United States
$5,350
Ocala
$3,969
Deltona
$4,000
Lakeland
$5,292
Tampa
$4,213
Residents of assisted living facilities in Mount Dora may be eligible for financial assistance through the Medicaid Long Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver. Additional funding may also be available for the Optional State Supplement for seniors who receive Social Security income.
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 communities in Mount Dora levy a monthly fee of around $3,823. Although adult day health care facilities charge lower rates of approximately $1,322 for care, other long-term care solutions typically cost more. For example, seniors spend about $4,004 on in-home care and approximately $5,911 on home health care, and nursing homes charge about $9,201.
In-Home Care
$4,004
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,322
Assisted Living Facility
$3,823
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,201
Note: Since data for Mount Dora is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Orlando, instead.
If you want to learn more about assisted living and ways to maintain your health and independence as you age, the following agencies can help. Most services are free to local residents.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Options | (800) 262-2243 | Elder Options, the Area Agency on Aging for Mount Dora and north-central Florida, is a one-stop-shop for information about healthy aging, long-term care, government benefits and community-based services. Its Elder Helpline provides information, advice and referrals to seniors, disabled adults, caregivers and family members. Seniors aged 60 and older can also sign up for free telephone wellness checks and friendly calls through Tele-Talk. |
| Martin Luther King Center Senior Club | (352) 729-6394 | Mount Dora's Martin Luther King Center on Florida Avenue hosts a free Senior Club on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors can meet new friends and enjoy a complimentary meal while participating in games, trying their hand at arts and crafts and listening to educational guest speakers. |
| Florida Ombudsman Program, North Central District | (352) 620-3088 | Based in Ocala, Florida's long-term care ombudsman for the North Central District serves seniors and families in Mount Dora and 16 surrounding counties. It's dedicated to enhancing the quality of the state's long-term care system by advocating for residents, helping them understand their rights and ensuring that facilities comply with health and safety regulations. It also accepts complaints and refers consumers to relevant regulatory agencies. |
| Lake County Veterans Services Office | (352) 742-6585 | The Lake County Veterans Service Office has been serving military families since 1945. It helps veterans and dependents access health care, pensions, disability benefits and survivor's compensation. Accredited service officers can also help qualifying pension recipients apply for Aid & Attendance stipends that can be used to pay for personal care at home or in an assisted living facility. |
| We Care of Lake County | (352) 742-0021 | We Care of Lake County operates a medical equipment lending bank that distributes more than 600 pieces of medical equipment to seniors, veterans and other needy residents annually. It supplies hospital beds, CPAP machines, nebulizers, walkers, rollators, crutches, shower chairs, bedside commodes and other items to aid in mobility, continence and hygiene. |
Mount Dora-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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