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Photo of Vitality Living Spring Hill
77 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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Entire process went well and am happy for my mom as she is doing well in this environment. Food seems to be great. Activities are abundant and well thought out for the memory care facility. They take...
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 The Grande
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.8
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I looked at multiple places for my mother. She needed a place that offers independent living and a great social calendar. I looked at a The Grande three times before making my final decision to have my...
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 Barbara's Adult Family Care Home
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8.5
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[name removed] and her family took wonderful care of my mom! It’s like you have your own private nurse and cook! You get breakfast when you want whatever you want lunch is when you want whenever you want and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We are an affordable, family oriented Adult Family Care Home, focused on providing high-quality assisted living for you or your loved one. This is a caring home where residents can live in a low stress environment with dignity, and family comforts. Our goal is to keep our residents as...
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Much nicer now that it is Noble Senior Living. Caregivers really want to help make my brother comfortable. They have gone above and beyond to accommodate his needs.
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.
Noble Senior Living at Brooksville is an assisted living and memory care community centrally located in the heart of downtown Brooksville, Florida, just north of the intersection Howell Avenue and Main Street. Our community is within walking distance of a library, bank, churches, the post office,...
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Photo of Spring Oaks
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
5 star
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I was impressed by the facility and staff willingness to go the "extra mile" and the friendliness of the residents. my spouse enjoys the environment and seems to enjoy her new home.
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.
A caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle. You’ll find it all at Spring Oaks. Located close to shopping and local attractions – and less than two hours from Orlando – we provide carefree living and an exciting lifestyle in an environment that allows for...
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First, you should know that my mother never moved into Grand Living, so this is only based on my experience with staff and in-processing. No score for meals/activities, but looked impressive though. Value...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Citrus Hills — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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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.
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Diana & her staff are caring, lovely people, who provide respect for their residents, while adding a splash of good-feeling humor. The house is a very attractive, and the atmosphere warm. Diana applies the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I can only guess that the place has undergone yet another ownership change because some of these reviews seem to be about an entirely different place. The furniture is in better shape than my own, and I'm...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rainbow Gardens Assisted LivingSpring Hill, FL, is a vibrant community located in Hernando County. Rainbow Gardens Assisted Living is a senior care home in Spring Hill that provides the services necessary for seniors to retain a good qualify of life and retain their independence. Outdoor...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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There are only six residents. They are assisted living. They have taken such good care of my mom. The activities are really good. They are very supportive with activities. The food is very good. They are...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
L & V Sweethome CareL & V Sweethome Care is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Spring Hill, Florida in Hernando County. Spring Hill is a part of that is known as Florida's Nature Coast. This means that wildlife and outdoor recreation area a large part of...

Cost of assisted living in Hernando County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Hernando County is $3,296 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,206 per month.

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

Hernando County, FL
$3,296/mo

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

Hernando County, FL
$3,296/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,296/mo
$4,009/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,856/mo
Studio
$3,614/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,687/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,563/mo

Senior living costs in Hernando 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: Hernando County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHernando County, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,296/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,009/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,382/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hernando County, FL:$3,296/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hernando County, FL:$4,009/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hernando County, FL:$3,382/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Hernando County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hernando 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Hernando County, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Hernando 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 median 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
Hernando County, FL$3,564/mo$3,634/mo-1.9%
Florida$4,518/mo$4,302/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Hernando County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,564/mo
2023 average cost:$3,634/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,518/mo
2023 average cost:$4,302/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hernando 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 Hernando County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hernando County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hernando County

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.

Rainbow Gardens Assisted Living in Spring Hill, FL

5.0
After being admitted into rehabilitation in December, my sister and I made the difficult decision to find an assisted living community for our mother. After touring many other places, we met with the owner of Rainbow Gardens. They have an open-door policy and invited us to tour both of their ...
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Jennifer Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Port Richey, FL

5.0
We have been really happy with Jennifer Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. The staff members there are very caring and it feels like a home to us. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend them to other families.

Hernando County review score based on 43 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 12 Hernando County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hernando 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

Hernando County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Hernando County, FL12 facilities
7.9
Brooksville, FL13 facilities
8.7

Review subcategories for Hernando 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 43 reviews of 12 Hernando County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hernando 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.
Hernando County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Hernando County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hernando County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hernando 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 Hernando 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 Hernando County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hernando County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hernando 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 Hernando County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hernando County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hernando 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 Hernando County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hernando County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Hernando 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 Hernando County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hernando County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hernando 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 Hernando County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hernando County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hernando 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 Hernando County protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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