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Photo of Grand Villa of LakelandCommunity card badge
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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156 reviews
9.5
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156 reviews
5 star
71%
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I recently moved my mom from a different memory care facility. When I say night and day difference, I mean it completely! From the first tour, to move in day, to daily living I have seen a huge improvement...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Lakeland! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, Florida, is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy life to the...
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn and Estates of Ocala
99 Photos available
9.4
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6 reviews
9.4
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6 reviews
5 star
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Hawthorne Estates was quick to get us information and answer questions along the way. We toured the facility several times with family members and my sister who will be living there. We walked past the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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55 Photos available
9.4
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21 reviews
9.4
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21 reviews
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Life for my 101 year old mother has been so great for her stay of two years. I will never be able to give the staff enough praises for their wonderful kindness and care. They have been so patient with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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1616 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.4
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54 reviews
9.4
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54 reviews
5 star
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I can’t say enough good things about Vitality Living Windermere. My mom lives there, and I’m so grateful for the team and the care they give her. Everyone has been so kind, caring, and attentive, and it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Azpira at Windermere, we believe that aging is to be celebrated. Our approach is going to change the way you think about senior living. One visit and you'll see. This isn't your "typical" senior living community. We have created this community to bring together the setting, services, amenities...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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27 reviews
9.4
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27 reviews
5 star
51%
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Everything seems good there. It's hard for us to share feedback since we're not there to experience any of it. The place is clean. The staff is friendly. My MIL has expressed that they don't enough activity...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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2222 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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90 reviews
9.3
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90 reviews
5 star
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Their focus is patient care over grounds keeping (as an example). The residents are well cared for and the staff are friendly and helpful. They really care about the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Vista Lakes offers assisted living options for seniors in Leesburg, Florida in our intimate single story building.Stroll through our lush courtyard garden, watch your favorite movie in our TV room or enjoy a book by the fireplace. At Vista Lakes there is something for everyone to enjoy. We offer...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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47 reviews
9.3
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47 reviews
5 star
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When I compared with the [community removed], which cost the same amount, the Dr. Phillips location is so much more upscale and beautiful and location is better too for class of living and everyone has been...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Choose Your Own AdventureAssisted living is all about living a redefined independence. We’ll handle the cooking, cleaning and other daily chores. You handle living your best life. To do that, you’ll have a huge number of activities and events available to you. Choose us for your next home sweet...
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Photo of CERTUS at Mount Dora
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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27 reviews
9.3
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27 reviews
5 star
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My mother's health has improved dramatically since being st Certus. She has checked on hourly and they are extremely patient with her no matter how many times a day they have to tell her to put her oxygen...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Glades at ChampionsGate
99 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.3
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67 reviews
9.3
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67 reviews
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Our names were on a welcome board the day we toured. Everyone was so helpful and informative. The room options were perfect, food is excellent and activities are diverse and offered all day. Dining staff,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Glades at ChampionsGateAn exciting concept in senior living, The Glades includes three distinct neighborhoods offering choices for all lifestyles. We offer 114 Independent living, 73 Assisted Living, and 36 Memory Care residences.The Glades at ChampionsGate is close to everything you need....
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77 Photos available
9.3
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64 reviews
9.3
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64 reviews
5 star
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Staff was caring, helpful, and dedicated. Sometimes it felt like they were short staffed on the weekends but everyone worked really hard. Their community relations director is amazing. Facility is clean,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Safe, Secure, Perfect for a Satisfying LifeTucked away in a quiet, cultured corner of Citrus County called Lecanto, Florida, your future favorite community provides a special brand of assisted living and memory care services. Days are spent maxing out social calendars, exploring old hobbies and...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Tavares
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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81 reviews
9.3
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81 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
22%
3 star
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I would give it a 10.. my mom is so happy and loves the staff. Putting her here has change the quality of her life so much of family and herself couldn't be more pleased. Such a wonderful place !
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A lakefront home in sunny Florida. It doesn’t get much better than this. Our picturesque lakeside assisted living community is the perfect place to call home. Explore our fully stocked book shelves in the library. Stroll our lakefront walkways. Enjoy the view from the patio. Our community in...
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Photo of Osprey Lodge
1111 Photos available
9.2
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35 reviews
9.2
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35 reviews
5 star
66%
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3 star
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My parents and family have always been treated with respect by administrators and nursing staff alike. They always want my mother to be part of the activities. Cleanliness - There are times it smells...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Osprey Lodge! We are Central Florida's premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Our standards for these services and amenities are upheld by our dedicated and...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
2020 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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78 reviews
9.2
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78 reviews
5 star
65%
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19%
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Room size was good. We had a 1 bedroom with balcony, large living space, kitchen, large bathroom and closet. They had a variety of planned a activities and many residents got together for games. Food was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace! Enjoy the sunshine while our community gives you the chance to kick back and enjoy the Central Florida lifestyle. Our senior living community is perfectly situated around the corner from the Poinciana Medical Center, and just a short drive from...
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Photo of Marina Isle Assisted Living
99 Photos available
9.2
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15 reviews
9.2
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15 reviews
5 star
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I would rate them a 10 if I could! Everyone from the marketing director to the housekeepers were absolutely wonderful. My father was a difficult case and they went above and beyond to see that he was cared...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our brand-new assisted living community is located on a quant peninsula on Lake Monroe adjacent to a 200 boat slip marina. In addition to being located on the water, our community is only 2 blocks from Historic downtown Sanford. As a resident of Marina Isle you will enjoy the benefits of...
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Photo of Tampa Gardens Senior Living
1111 Photos available
9.2
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144 reviews
9.2
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144 reviews
5 star
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Very happy. Mom and dad were both there but dad passed in January. The staff was so good about taking care of mom making sure she had people to sit with it meal time most of the staff that works there have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located just minutes from community hospitals and one mile south of Van Dyke Road on Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa Gardens Senior Living is nestled on the northwest edge of the city, just south of the farmlands of Pasco County. We pride ourselves in our continuity of care provided by experienced...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Mary
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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81 reviews
9.2
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81 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is the staff, the activity director keeping my dad busy and not bored. We would definitely reocmmend Brookdale Lake Mary to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our residents stay busy building beautiful lives.Choose us for your next home sweet home away from home, and you’ll enjoy exceptional assisted living and memory care options in Lake Mary, Florida. You’ll trade the stress and hassle of daily chores, and the worry that often comes from living at...
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Photo of Vitality Living Spring HillCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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163 reviews
9.2
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163 reviews
5 star
56%
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3 star
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The room size was great for chair, double bed dresser tv and other little table, they kept everything clean. There needed to be in my opinion more activities for the people to keep them alert. They good good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As the premier independent living, assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Spring Hill is nestled within 16 wooded acres, close to the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Here at Vitality Living Spring Hill, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being with a...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Orienta
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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80 reviews
9.1
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80 reviews
5 star
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So far everything thing has been good. Staff is friendly room is fine. I would recommend to others. My experience is that I'm learning new things everyday.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Orlando Senior Living at Its BestOrlando seniors, there’s exceptional senior living waiting for you just a short drive away in the vibrant suburb of Altamonte Springs. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care specially designed for Alzheimer’s or those living...
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Photo of Brookdale Tavares
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
48 reviews
9.1
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48 reviews
5 star
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I always found the staff very friendly and helpful. Dining experience is great, both service and the food and the options available to residents. Cleanliness is great. Can't comment for room sizes, only saw...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our assisted living community features an excellent location in Tavares, Fla., known for its famed seaplane base and marina on Lake Dora. Our campus is located in a quiet neighborhood a short drive from downtown Tavares with its quaint local cafes and shops.You’ll find other seniors to bond with...
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Photo of Vitality Living Lake Forest
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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121 reviews
9.1
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121 reviews
5 star
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He was only there for 10 days, then went back to the hospital again for another surgery. He arrived back at Vitality around 10pm and Vitality took care of his every need the minute he came through the door....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Lake Forest is your choice for senior living in Florida. Set on a beautiful eight-acre campus, Vitality Living Lake Forest is a vibrant senior living community located just minutes from downtown Sanford, the Seminole Mall,...
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11 Photo available
9.1
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12 reviews
9.1
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12 reviews
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The room sizes are very good, with a spacious bathroom and plenty of closet space. The facility itself is very clean, well maintained, and kept in good condition. My loved one doesn’t particularly care for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Grande
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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49 reviews
9.0
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49 reviews
5 star
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Staff is upbeat, activity staff is extremely creative! The front desk concierge is always helpful. So far everything has been well coordinated and my family member is settling in well. Shout out to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Are you ready to live life your way? Without the worries of homeownership or chores, residents of The Grande find that their time is freed up to do exactly as they please, each and every day. With fun opportunities available, life-enhancing programs, and care available around the clock, residents...
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Photo of Brentwood at Fore Ranch
55 Photos available
9.0
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94 reviews
9.0
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94 reviews
5 star
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I would to thank and recognize Debra Matranga at Grand Villa Senior assisted living community in Ocala Debra make a difficult time so much better My Mother had fallen and broke her hip she lived in an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in the “Horse Capital of the World” close to natural springs and lakes, Brentwood at Fore Ranch is a rustic, suburban senior living community located near West Marion Community Hospital, Advent Health and Ocala Regional Medical Center as well as Shoppes at Heathbrook, Appleton Museum of...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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94 reviews
9.0
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94 reviews
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[name removed] the nurse we primarily dealt with on the dementia area was kind and patient with our family member, and with us. [name removed] helped us get him into Brookdale. My mother wanted him in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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1010 Photos available
9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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I would absolutely recommend to others... I have already. They have wonderful staff. They have wonderful rehabilitation... Facilities are great
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Spectacular views are just the start at Westminster Towers. Our community can be the perfect home for your active lifestyle, at the heart of Orlando's burgeoning arts and dining scene. Set on a gardened campus overlooking beautiful Lake Lucerne, we offer a wide selection of high-rise apartment...
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Cost of assisted living in Sumter County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sumter County is $5,604 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooksville, FL with an average of $4,539 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Sumter County, FL
$5,604/mo

Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Sumter County, FL
$5,604/mo
$4,892/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,604/mo
$5,608/mo

Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,448/mo
Studio
$3,889/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,802/mo

Senior living costs in Sumter County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sumter County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSumter County, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,604/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,608/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,367/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Sumter County, FL:$5,604/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Sumter County, FL:$5,608/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Sumter County, FL:$4,367/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sumter County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Sumter County, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Sumter County, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sumter County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sumter County, FL$4,880/mo$4,692/mo+4.0%
Florida$4,661/mo$4,519/mo+3.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Sumter County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,880/mo
2023 average cost:$4,692/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,661/mo
2023 average cost:$4,519/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sumter County, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Sumter County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sumter County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sumter County

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Brentwood Retirement Community in Lecanto, FL

3.9
The community is very nice. I feel relieved knowing she is taken care of and is starting to get acclimated. I would highly recommend this community to others. The only thing I think could improve is the variety of food offered.

Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL

4.8
I would recommend it to others. I told my mom that if I can live in a place like Cascade Heights when I am old I will be very happy. We picked this community because it was very good. Residents were all very positive about it.

Sumter County review score based on 655 family reviews

8.8
Review score13 facilities655 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 655 reviews of 13 Sumter County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sumter County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Sumter County review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Sumter County, FL13 facilities
8.3
Lake County, FL28 facilities
8.0
Citrus County, FL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Sumter County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 655 reviews of 13 Sumter County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sumter County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Sumter County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.3
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Sumter County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumter County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumter County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Sumter County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Sumter County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.1%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.6%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.7%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.3%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.6%
46%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sumter County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Sumter County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.1%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.6%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sumter County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sumter County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.5%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumter County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sumter County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.9%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.8%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumter County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Sumter County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumter County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.6%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.2%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.2%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.7%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.9%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
41%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.6%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sumter County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sumter County protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Community, Serenades at The Villages and Village Veranda are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 345 assisted living facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Sumter County, Florida are Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living, Grace Manor Suites and Windsor at Celebration. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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