Ocala Elder and Adult Care
7259 SW 60th Ln, Ocala, FL 34474
"Ocala Elder and Adult Care is a brand new well pointed high-end home in a resort-style gated community. Tenants become family and are treate..."
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7259 SW 60th Ln, Ocala, FL 34474
"Ocala Elder and Adult Care is a brand new well pointed high-end home in a resort-style gated community. Tenants become family and are treate..."
READ MORE1477 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..."
READ MORE700 Medical Court East, Inverness, FL 34452
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I went to look at Highland Place. The people are friendly. Even the people that live there now are very friendly. It's a convenient place for my mother and her friends if they want to visit. It's close to her house. If a family wants, they can stay i..."
READ MORE3890 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL 32162
4.5
(20 reviews)
"Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living was a beautiful and friendly place. The quality of the residents that I saw there were good. They were up and about, and everyone looked happy. There was a lot of chatter in the lunch area. The tour person was very f..."
READ MORE9416 N Gentle Breeze Loop, Dunnellon, FL 34434
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Always There Assisted Living was a nice community. It was a little bit different from the others I visited. They had different houses. It wasn't just one big facility. They had semi-private rooms and they were clean. They took me through two of the h..."
READ MORE955 South US Hwy27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
4.4
(28 reviews)
"We toured Village Veranda at Lady Lake. They were just all friendly and helpful, and did a great job from what I saw, so that was good. We saw bingo and different classes. There's a swimming pool and whatever we saw was clean and available to the peo..."
READ MORE2341 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
4.4
(27 reviews)
"I chose The Reserve at Citrus for Mom because of the continuation of service. Should my mom get more ill or whatever, or her memory, this goes to continuous care. It felt like a place to go and live, not a place to go down. They have activities, prog..."
READ MORE36321 Grays Airport Rd, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
4.2
(4 reviews)
"I highly recommend Heidi's Haven. My Dad and I placed my Mom in Heidi's Haven in 2015 after my Dad was no longer able to care for my Mom. She was well taken care of in the last year of her life. I placed my Dad in Heidi's Haven earlier this year si..."
READ MORE1700 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159
4.2
(70 reviews)
"We toured Freedom Pointe at The Villages. We like everything about it. Everything was just fine, but it did not have a handicapped door. They're terrific. They're super friendly like that was their second home. They were treating the people nicely. W..."
READ MORE1745 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL 34453
4.1
(8 reviews)
"I walked in the facility and the staff were all very friendly asked if they could help, told me to please pardon the remodel, the facility is old, but they have new hard wood floor in place and are still working on it. The lunch was wonderful, an..."
READ MORE620 Griffin Ave, Lady Lake, FL 32159
4.1
(18 reviews)
"We toured The Springs of Lady Lake. The facility was nice. We noticed the dining room was nice. It had lots of things to do. The staff was very nice. They were kind to you. They told you how hard they tried to make life good for the residents...."
READ MORE13517 NE 86th Ct, Lady Lake, FL 32159
4.0
(30 reviews)
"HarborChase of Villages Crossing is a beautiful facility. It is an excellent home. We were very pleased with all the facilities there. The care was excellent, so everything was good. The staff was excellent, very knowledgeable, and helpful. We looked..."
READ MORE4725 Bellwether Lane, Oxford, FL 34484
4.0
(33 reviews)
"They make it a point of getting to know you and your loved one and their needs. Although our dad was in for a very brief period we knew we had chosen the right place. We were able to sample the food and explore the entire facility. Food was good and ..."
READ MORE1490 Killingsworth Way, The Villages, FL 34748
4.0
(53 reviews)
"We visited Sumter Senior Living to see their memory care for my cousin's husband. The location is very good, because it is in the center of The Villages. It has a separate center just for memory care, and they do an incredible job there. It's a very ..."
READ MORE12427 Co Rd 101, Oxford, FL 34484
3.8
(5 reviews)
"My parents have moved into A Banyan Residence. What I like best is that the whole facility is enclosed. My mom has dementia. She's not a wanderer yet, but we don't have to worry about it. What I like least is that the units are so small. Every time I..."
READ MORE17201 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..."
READ MORE930 Alverez Avenue, The Villages, FL 32159
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom's care is very good at Élan Spanish Springs. The director does a very nice job. The nurses seem to be very professional. The place is very clean, upscale and nice. Everything seems to be 5-star. They provide laundry service, dining, music, bin..."
READ MORE10155 Se 110th Road, Belleview, FL 32111
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Everyone is so nice. It is small and homey. I’m very pleased with the care my mother is getting. ..."
READ MORE10422 Regatta Blvd, Oxford, FL 34484
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom loves HearthStone at Wildwood and I'm happy with it. All the help is very friendly, yet professional. She loves their food. She said it was great. They have plenty of activities to keep them busy. It's very clean. It's new. It's only like 2 or 3 ..."
READ MORE711 Cleveland Ave. , Wildwood, FL 34785
5.0
(1 reviews)
"When he is stable, I take my husband to a wonderful adult care center called Melissa’s Place. There’s everything there that they need. Mostly VA members go, so they have something in common, though they're of varying conditions. My husband has always..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Ocala typically charge $4,000 per month. Although rates are slightly higher than the state median of $3,700, the community is very affordable for the region. In Gainesville and Homosassa, seniors pay more than $500 extra each month. Prices also increase by $950 or nearly 24% in The Villages, where the going rate is approximately $4,950.
Ocala
$4,000
Florida
$3,700
The United States
$4,300
Gainesville
$4,571
Homosassa
$4,527
The Villages
$4,950
According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Ocala typically charge $4,000 per month, depending on the amenities and services that they provide. Rates also vary based on the type of apartment that you select.
Across the state of Florida, qualifying seniors can apply to receive financial assistance for assisted living through the Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC). If seniors are not eligible, the state of Florida pays for certain ALF services at specific facilities through a statewide 1915(b)(c) MLTC program.
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 in Ocala provides great value since it includes accommodations, meals, activities and personal care for approximately $4,000 per month. Homemaker services that provide help with chores and errands cost slightly less at $3,813, but home health aides that provide personal care and medical assistance charge $4,576 per month. Adult day health care costs just $1,408 per month. The cost of a nursing home facility jumps to $8,187 for a semiprivate room or $8,973 for a private room, which is more than double the cost of assisted living.
Homemaker Services
$3,813
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,408
Assisted Living Facility
$4,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,187
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,973
Ocala residents who need more information about assisted living and long-term care can turn to the following organizations for advice. They provide a variety of free services to seniors and their spouses or caregivers.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Elder Options | (800) 262-2243 | This Area Agency on Aging serves seniors and qualifying adults in Ocala and 16 counties across central Florida. Elder Helpline is a free informational service that can direct you to transportation, recreational activities, legal help, housing, insurance counseling and other services. It provides information about assisted living and nursing homes along with care management services for seniors making transitions. |
Marion County Veterans Services | (352) 671-8422 | Veterans in the Ocala area are entitled to a variety of benefits through the state and federal government, including pensions, health care, long-term care, counseling and transportation. If you need help applying for benefits, accessing services or appealing a decision, a veterans service officer can provide advice and prepare the necessary paperwork. State veterans’ homes provide long-term care, and funding for assisted living may be available through the Aid & Attendance program. |
Marion Senior Services | (352) 620-3501 | Marion Senior Services is a local nonprofit funded by the Older Americans Act. It supports senior nutrition programs that provide low-cost meals, and it offers in-home supports for seniors and caregivers. Low-cost rides are available in partnership with Marion Transit for just $2 each way. You can also contact this organization for case management services and legal advice. |
Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program North Central District | (352) 620-3088 | Located in Ocala, the long-term care ombudsman for north-central Florida handles complaints regarding assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Advocates provide confidential, impartial advice and work to ensure that residents understand their rights. They act as a liaison between long-term care providers, seniors and their families and can assist with admissions and evictions when needed. |
Ocala-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
Sue65
5.0
Review of Brentwood at Fore Ranch
We will move into Brentwood at Fore Ranch. They have a nurse on staff and they seem to offer a lot of advantages for my partner if he needs help. They have a tiny refrigerator, a tiny microwave, no...
Provider response
Thank you Sue for your thoughtful review! We're delighted Brentwood at Fore Ranch has made a positive impression with its cleanliness, amenities, and dining experience. We look forward to welcoming...
Assisted Living
Brian
5.0
Review of Hampton Manor at Deerwood
My father is in Hampton Manor at Deerwood. They're very one-on-one, very caring and there's no smell or anything like that. The staff is very nice, very understanding and very helpful. He eats...
Assisted Living
LisaB
5.0
Review of Hampton Manor at Deerwood
Hampton Manor Deerwood greatly benefits from Wendy and Janet's contributions. They identified my struggles and offered support, significantly improving my mental state. Their unwavering commitment...