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 well below the respective state and national medians of $4,750 and $5,350. Seniors considering residential care in this region have 5 facilities to choose from in the city proper and 208 more within driving distance.
Our directory includes 1772 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.
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901 Vista Trelago, Maitland, FL 32751
3.2
(4 reviews)
"My husband moved into The Grove at Trelago. It's a beautiful place. The residents are well taken care of. They engage the residents. I don't worry about my husband wandering off anywhere because they're watched. The food is excellent. The care is exc..."
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17201 SE 109th Terrace Rd., Summerfield, FL 34491
3.1
(6 reviews)
"I visited Highpoint at Stonecrest. They have a swimming pool, and it's beautiful and new. I liked everything that I saw. The whole facility is a five plus. The staff was wonderful, very friendly, and very informative. Everything about it was professi..."
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15000 US-441, Eustis, FL, 32726, Eustis, FL 32726
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Regency Park Assisted Living & Memory Care, and I thought it was very good. It was light and bright. The patients, a lot of them were up in the community room. They were having karaoke, playing music, and participating. There were other resi..."
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4814 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL 34787
2.7
(4 reviews)
"The Blake at Hamlin is a fairly new facility. Everything was new and clean. The rooms were nice. You provide your own furniture. The director was very knowledgeable and helpful...."
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150 Middle Street, Lake Mary, FL 32746
"Brookdale Lake Mary is a senior living facility that offers a home-like setting with the assistance seniors need. The professional staff gre..."
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413 E Hillcrest St, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
"Hillcrest Cove ALF is a licensed 6-bed ALF and memory care. We assist our wonderful residents with activities of daily living. Our administ..."
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342 S Wayman St, Longwood, FL 32750
"At Wayman Place, we provide high-quality, compassionate assisted living options in a lively community. We develop individual care plans to m..."
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251 Sparrow Hawk Dr, Groveland, FL 34736
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living in a secure and inviting residential setting. Your i..."
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955 Stonewood Lane, Maitland, FL 32751
"At Bridgeport Senior Living, we believe that there is a better way to provide dementia care than the traditional "institutional model" and w..."
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1713 West Euclid Avenue, Deland, FL 32720
"Sunnry Ridge is a home that provides assistance for daily living activities. We are here to support each and every resident. Our services ar..."
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505 Harbor Point Blvd, Orlando, FL 32835
"Sloan Home Of Central Florida Inc II Assisted Living Facility, Orlando, Florida is a licensed elder care facility providing assisted living ..."
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960 W Lakeshore Dr, Clermont, FL 34711
"Lakeshore Manor is an Assisted Living facility owned by a family and catering to families. Lakeshore Manor assists residents with activities..."
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906 Spring Valley Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
"At Bridgeport Senior Living, we believe that there is a better way to provide dementia care than the traditional "institutional model" and w..."
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7616 Country Run Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32818
"My community is very nice and quiet, neighbors are very nice to one another, there are lots of activities in my community, close to all majo..."
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2825 Waldens Pond Cove, Longwood, FL 32779
"Welcome to Compassionate Care - Nestled in the Heart of Longwood Arrows Senior Care by Majestic Residences is a warm and welcoming 6-bed re..."
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3042 Viewpoint St, Deltona, FL 32725
" We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living in a secure and inviting residential setting. Your independence and se..."
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8341 Lake Crowell Cir, Orlando, FL 32836
"At Bridgeport Senior Living, we believe that there is a better way to provide dementia care than the traditional "institutional model" and w..."
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1180 Jackson Ranch Rd, Deland, FL 32724
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We needed to move Mom from a horrible facility. She had ended up in the hospital and we needed to move her quickly. Someone suggested Lindenlea and it was an answer to our prayers. Vivienne is an RN and the owner. She built LindenLea for her Father a..."
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2325 North Hastings Street, Orlando, FL 32808
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I am currently a resident at Julies. This is my first experience at a facility and I couldn't ask for better care. Prior to coming here I was in a rehab center and when my Medicare ran out they were going to send me to a shelter. I didn't make enough..."
READ MORE3601 Red Bug Lake Road, Casselberry, FL 32707
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Red Bug was very nice to us but it’s a little bit more expensive. The rooms were very nice -- big enough -- and they showed us one that you could share with somebody else. They showed us how people have them all setup, and then there is one that is o..."
READ MOREAssisted 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.
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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.   Â
| 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.
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
Valerie
5.0
Review of Waterman Village
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...
Assisted Living
Carol
5.0
Review of Bridgewater Assisted Living at Waterman Village
I'm living at The Bridgewater at Waterman Village. I can't say enough good about it. I am in a studio apartment. The facilities are maintained constantly. The outside of the buildings is maintained...
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