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"At Pacifica Senior Living Ocala our community offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere - where new friends can be made, and a fun, active life..."
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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,275 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 23 Assisted Living Communities in Ocala and several in surrounding areas.
- Assisted living: $3,275
- Nursing home semiprivate room: $7,452
- In-home care: $3,813
- Adult day health services: $1,408
Assisted Living Facilities near Ocala, Florida
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"Experience the best in retirement living! Situated on 14 handsomely wooded acres, Brookdale Pinecastle (formerly Chambrel at Pinecastle) off..."
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"________________________________________ Hampton Manor at Deerwood is an elegant assisted living community located in Ocala. Our facility..."
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"The best of both worlds awaits seniors who join Brentwood at Fore Ranch, because we offer the supportive services that support and encourage..."
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4.5
(23)
"Imagine joining a senior community that puts the needs of residents first, and not those of shareholders or a corporate board. Imagine a com..."
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(33)
"Brookdale Paddock Hills (formerly Emeritus at Ocala East) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who gree..."
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"Brookdale Canopy Oaks (formerly Emeritus at Ocala West) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet ..."
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(11)
"Discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are a 93 bed Assisted Living with 6 Independent Villa units on our large campus. We are ..."
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Camelot Chateau Assisted Living
1831 Southeast Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
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"What Camelot Chateau Offers Our rolling hills and majestic tree-lined scenic country roads are a surprise to many first time visitors. With..."
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"Hawthorne Inn Of Ocala is a wonderful assisted living facility located in Ocala, FL. At this assisted living property, residents can recei..."
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The Bridge at Ocala
2800 SW 41st Street, Building 200, Ocala, FL 34474
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4.5
(16)
"Since 1999, when The Bridge at Ocala in Ocala, FL, first opened its doors, we have thrived on the notion of community, the strength of neigh..."
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"___________________________________________ Marion Oaks Assisted Living provides a loving sanctuary to active seniors that has growing need..."
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" One-story community offering a modernized look. The community has individual neighborhoods that provides personal care services in a person..."
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Change of Pace Retirement Center
1715 E. SILVER SPRINGS BLVD., Ocala, FL 34470
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"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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"Welcome to Palm Garden Of Ocala! Palm Garden of Ocala is a provider of short-term, long-term care, and rehabilitation services in Ocala, Flo..."
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Personal Touch Assisted Living Facility Inc
20 Fir Trail Course, Ocala, FL 34472
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Village Veranda at Lady Lake
955 South US Hwy27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
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4.5
(26)
"Village Veranda is a unique assisted living residence that encourages an active lifestyle and daily fun for seniors. Our activities, ameniti..."
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Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living
3890 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL 32162
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"______________________________________________ Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living is a senior community located in Lady Lake Florida that ..."
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Freedom Pointe at The Villages
1700 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159
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"Located in one of Florida's premier active adult communities, Freedom Pointe retirement community in The Villages, FL offers a wide variety ..."
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4.3
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"Consisting of 126 resident units set on over 4 peaceful private acres. Our rooms are designed to provide comfort, natural light, and spaciou..."
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"A luxurious, active lifestyle awaits seniors at Sumter Place, the rental independent living option at The Villages. Your amenities package i..."
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HarborChase of Villages Crossing
13517 NE 86th Ct, Lady Lake, FL 32159
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"A beautiful community setting where first-class healthcare services are provided by highly trained staff is the best way to describe HarborC..."
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4.1
(26)
"The Springs of Lady Lake Assisted Living Facility offers a comfortable, caring, relaxed maintenance-free way of life. With many apartment..."
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New Horizon Assisted Living Residence
1745 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL 34453
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"Welcome to New Horizon. We offer the perfect complement of assisted living services for seniors who need help with daily living, but who wan..."
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"At Highland Place, we believe that needing supportive services doesn't mean sacrificing independence, which is why we provide engaging a..."
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Heidis Haven-Fruitland Park
36321 Grays Airport Rd, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
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"At Heidi's Haven, we include all services in our daily or monthly fee. Daily rates depend upon each resident's needs. Our homes do not requi..."
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Highpoint at Stonecrest
17201 SE 109th Terrace Rd., Summerfield, FL 34491
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"Introducing senior living with a fresh new approach from Highpoint at Stonecrest. Contemporary, maintenance-free, well-appointed independent..."
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"A caring, compassionate approach to senior living where we strive to provide the best quality of life and joyful living. We carry the highes..."
READ MOREThe Carriage House Gracious Retirement Living
4680 Bellwether Lane, Oxford, FL 34484
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"The Carriage House is a retirement community that offers residents the opportunity to live as independently as possible while receiving a he..."
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"Delivering the highest level of memory care requires a community be specially designed to provide for the unique needs of its residents, and..."
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"At Watercrest Buena Vista, we strive to maximize choice, independence, and enjoyment for seniors and their families. The residential setting..."
READ MOREGrand Living at Citrus Hills
850 W Norvell Bryant Highway, Hernando, FL 34442
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"Grand Living at Citrus Hills offers assisted living, independent living and memory care services to seniors in the Hernando, FL, area. Local..."
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"Lady Lake Senior Living awaits your arrival offering luxury, hospitality and peace of mind in a quiet country setting. Our members enjoy a w..."
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Summerfield Suites LLC Assisted Living
17421 SE 109th Terrace Road, Summerfield, FL 34491
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"Summerfield Suites LLC is a homelike assisted living community offering seniors a variety of care services dependent upon each individu..."
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"The entry hall of Crown Court assisted and independent living community is impressive, with an elegant chandelier and sweeping sta..."
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"At Heidi's Haven, we include all services in our daily or monthly fee. Daily rates depend upon each resident's needs. Our homes do not requi..."
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"__________________________________________ Élan Spanish Springs is a brand-new, stunning senior living community that is located nea..."
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2.8
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"Prestige Manor is Ocala's Best Kept Secret - a hidden gem of compassionate care for seniors no longer willing or able to live alone. Carrol..."
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Caregivers Comfort Care For Elders
11296 SE Highway 42, Summerfield, FL 34491
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Melissa's Place Adult Day Care Canter
711 Cleveland Ave. , Wildwood, FL 34785
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Heidi's Haven - Lady Lake
39106 Graya Airport Road, Lady Lake, FL 32159
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"At Heidi's Haven, we include all services in our daily or monthly fee. Daily rates depend upon each resident's needs. Our homes do not requi..."
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God Answers Prayers
13470 Southeast 101st Terrace, Belleview, FL 34420
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"Welcome to Arbor Trail Rehab & Nursing!"
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Always There Assisted Living, LLC - Inverness, FL
1321 Lakeview Drive, Inverness, FL 34450
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"Unlike those large, corporate run, institutional buildings, Always There Assisted Living is a small residence in a home-like setting that en..."
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Map of Ocala, Florida
Assisted Living Costs in Ocala
According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, Ocala’s average monthly cost for assisted living is lower than the national average at $3,275 and just below the state average of $3,500. Assisted living costs are among the lowest in the area, with prices in nearby Gainesville ($3,775), Homosassa Springs ($4,125) and The Villages ($5,031) being significantly higher.
Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart
Ocala
$3,275
National average
$4,000
State average
$3,500
Homosassa Springs
$4,125
The Villages
$5,031
Gainesville
$3,775
Tallahassee
$4,339
Lakeland
$2,808
Sebring
$3,038
Care Cost Comparison
Senior care costs vary based on the location, type of care and included services. In Ocala, nursing home care costs are more than double that of assisted living, while in-home care, such as a home health aide or homemaker services, is also more expensive than assisted living. Adult day health care is the least expensive option. When evaluating the different care options, it’s important to factor in daily living expenses like rent, utilities, food and home maintenance that are often included in residential care services for seniors. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
- Assisted living: $3,275
- Homemaker services: $3,813
- Home health aide: $4,004
- Adult day health: $1,408
- Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $7,452
Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$3,275
Homemaker services
$3,813
Home health aide
$4,004
Adult day health
$1,408
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$7,452
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ocala
Medicaid in Florida
Medicaid is a nationwide program that provides low-income, low-asset Americans with access to limited health services such as screening for diabetes and management of chronic health conditions. The federal and state governments jointly fund it, and in Florida, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration administers the Medicaid program.
To qualify for Medicaid coverage, Ocala seniors need to meet strict income and asset limits. For a single senior, the income limit is $2,313 per month, while a couple applying together can earn no more than $4,626. Income from all sources must be declared, including pensions, alimony, stock dividends, wages and annuities.
Medicaid limits countable assets to a maximum of $2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples. Assets include cash, bank account balances, bonds, stocks and all real estate except for the applicant’s primary residence as long as that residence has a current market value of $585,000 or less. Also excluded from countable assets are all personal effects such as clothing, furniture, jewelry and one vehicle.
Seniors aged 65 and over who qualify for Medicaid may be eligible for benefits through the Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, Long Term Care Program, or SMMC LTC. This program funds services designed to delay or prevent nursing home placement by supporting seniors who remain in their own homes or an assisted living facility.
Services covered under the SMMC LTC include home accessibility adaptation, homemakers and attendant care, medication administration, and occupational, physical and speech therapy. It’s important to note that while this program does not cover the room-and-board portion of monthly assisted living costs, it may be used to fund other supports seniors could need to reside in an assisted living facility.
In addition to meeting eligibility requirements for Medicaid coverage, seniors who apply for the SMMC LTC program must also meet one or more of the clinical criteria for program inclusion. The Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services (CARES) or the Florida Department of Elder Affairs performs this assessment.
To learn more about Florida Medicaid for seniors and the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care and Long Term Care program, contact the Agency for Health Care Administration at (877) 711-3662 or call the Florida Elder Helpline at (800) 963-5337.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Assisted Living Bridge Loans
Seniors who require access to funds for assisted living on a short-term basis may be eligible for an assisted living bridge loan from Elderlife Financial Services.
These loans provide seniors with the cash they need to pay for moving expenses and monthly costs while transitioning from their home to an assisted living facility, making this a viable option for seniors who are selling their home or waiting on benefit approval.
Seniors can make assisted bridge loan applications over the phone, and in most cases, an answer is provided to the applicant within 24 hours. If approved, seniors can access funds through either a lump-sum payment or as a line of credit, and most assisted living loans have terms of 12 months or less.
To learn more about assisted living bridge loans through Elderlife Financial, call (888) 228-4500.
Assisted Living Resources in Ocala
Senior Centers in Ocala
Ocala’s senior centers give older residents access to a wide range of programs, events and resources. Seniors can participate in organized day trips to local attractions, weekly exercise classes and educational workshops on topics such as fraud prevention and healthy eating.
Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center
210 NW 12 Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 629-8357
Senior Wellness Community Center
9850 SW 84th Court, Suite 500, Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 237-2094
Veterans Centers and Clinics
Veterans in Ocala who require health services can contact the Ocala Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, which provides both general and specialized medical services. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post hosts regular fish fries, karaoke nights and events where veterans can socialize, learn about area resources and enjoy a low-cost meal.
VA Ocala Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
1515 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-3320
VFW Post 4209 – McCullough-Mixson Post
4805 NE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7744
Community Aid Agencies
A number of government, faith-based and nonprofit organizations offer services to seniors in Ocala. These agencies can assist with income tax preparation, help seniors who require transportation to medical appointments and provide low-cost meal services. Marion County Community Services
2710 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-8770 Marion Senior Services
1101 SW 20th Ct., Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 620-3501 Interfaith Emergency Services
435 NW 2nd Street, Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 629-8868
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Other Senior Living in Ocala, FL
Nearby Assisted Living
- Lady Lake Senior Living
- Village Veranda at Lady Lake
- Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living
- Freedom Pointe at The Villages
- HarborChase of Villages Crossing
- The Springs of Lady Lake
- The Willows
- Serenades at The Villages
- Prestige Manor
- Highpoint at Stonecrest
- Sumter Senior Living
- Always There Assisted Living, LLC - Citrus Springs, FL
- Heidis Haven-Fruitland Park
- New Horizon Assisted Living Residence
- Highland Place
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