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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
10
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212 reviews
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Provides: Independent Living
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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 AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...
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2020 Photos available
9.9
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All of their employees and caregivers have been very attentive to my Mom's needs. The staff has also been responsive and pro-active communicating any concerns I've had and any issues that need to be brought...
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.
The Windsor of Ocala is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of...
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I was on a trip to Ireland and I knew that my dad was in good hands during his respite for two weeks. This facility is extremely clean, staff is always courteous with family members and very friendly 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.
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2020 Photos available
9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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5 on everything. It's a wonderful place with friendly, caring and knowledgeable staff. The food is awesome. The activities are great as well. The staff is very caring, friendly and knowledgeable. They know...
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.
In short, we’re a family-run property that’s here to create a home-like environment for our residents. Our Villages location was custom designed and built in 2021 with the experience of over 25 years in assisted living and memory care. We offer an outdoor living concept where all our residential...
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9.1
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39 reviews
9.1
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Great and welcoming staff. They went above and beyond for my mother when EMTs had to respond to her need for ambulance service to the hospital, twice. They followed up with her upon her return to...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
We believe that Steeplechase is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Steeplechase, our management teams live on-site, and are available 24...
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9.1
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18 reviews
9.1
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My dad was in the care of Buffalo Crossings from [date removed] until he passed away in [date removed]. I could not have asked for better care for him. [name removed], [name removed], and [name...
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.
Located on 466, across the street from The Villages' Charter High School, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living offers golf car access and optional Village Amenities, while providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) in comfortable and maintenance-free private apartments to...
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8.9
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8.9
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Just replaced managers a couple months ago because previous ones wouldn't fix anything. Many people moved because of that and food. New managers are wonderful and fixing everything and working hard on...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Pebble Springs Retirement is Lady Lake, FL’s Premier independent living community. Pebble Springs Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Pebble Springs Retirement is an all-inclusive...
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My parents have been at Harbor Chase for many months now. The staff have been very helpful and friendly. Their assistant sales counselor is so sweet and knowledgeable. My parents are in a nice sized one...
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.
HarborChase of Villages Crossing is designed and built to suit the needs of a new generation of seniors. It features 91,000 square feet and 96 spacious units in a safe and secure neighborhood environment. A technology and business center will keep seniors in touch with friends and family while...
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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Communication between management and employees seemed lacking. Promises were made from the top but not carried out. The time we were there a new director was in place for only a few weeks. She was having a...
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.
Village Veranda at Lady Lake offers the finest senior living experiences for those needing assisted living or memory care services.Village Veranda combines the comforts of home and the peace of mind that comes from knowing that a compassionate, around-the-clock staff is fully committed to serving...
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99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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My mom's experience at Freedom Pointe's Memory Care facility in The Villages, Florida was excellent and she verymuch enjoyedher stay and made many, new friends. As my mom was still recuperating from a fall,...
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.
Freedom Pointe at the Villages provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers...
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Photo of Lady Lake Senior Living
2121 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.2
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52 reviews
8.2
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52 reviews
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Value was a big one and that's not just saying it was cheap. The care was exactly what she needed with no fluff, even though we didn't recognize that at first. It was clean, it was safe and she was kept...
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 assisted living and memory care community, Lady Lake Senior Living is your choice for senior living in Florida. Set in picturesque Lake County, Lady Lake Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community located just minutes from an abundance of recreation, entertainment, and...
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8.2
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I would rate all a 5. Mom is very happy with everything. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. My sister and myself are very happy knowing that mom is in a great place.
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 Willows, where your retirement adventure awaits. When you visit our retirement community near The Villages in Oxford, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is...
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24 reviews
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Food portions are small, but 2nds are available on most items, including desert. Featured items are often a little light on protein, and breakfast meat is only offered twice a week. Soups run from good, to...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
We believe that The Carriage House is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At The Carriage House, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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They are timely, and they have gone out of their way to try to help us. We haven't had any issues, and they have worked to make it a good experience and provide good care. They seem to have a lot of...
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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66 Photos available
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#1 thing we love about this place is that they have nurses! Not CNA’s that have taken a few day course, actual nurses that have been taught to care for my dad. Food is Not all that great, but has gotten...
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.
Step into the unexpected at Élan Spanish Springs. More like an urban lodge or boutique hotel than a traditional senior living space, we offer a community that is stunning but casual — elegant yet comfortable. All of our residents enjoy a distinctive lifestyle of exceptional individualized care,...
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We chose Elan Buena Vista because of the newness of the facility and the flexibility with signing on. The room sizes here are good for her needs. I would tell others that they do have a nice garden area and...
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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I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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You will not find a more complete package experience. Prestige Manor is by far the cleanest Adult Living home I have been in. The staff is more than just friendly they truely care about every client and...
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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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ocklawaha, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ocklawaha is $4,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocklawaha, FL vs. nearby cities

Ocklawaha, FL
$4,146/mo
$4,269/mo
$4,205/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocklawaha, FL vs. the state and national average

Ocklawaha, FL
$4,146/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ocklawaha vs. other types of senior living

$4,252/mo
Independent Living
$4,146/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ocklawaha, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,103/mo
Studio
$4,799/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,920/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,750/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ocklawaha over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ocklawaha

Recent reviews for independent living in Ocklawaha

Pacifica Senior Living Ocala

5.0
I would recommend Pacifica to others, and I have. They work hard to make sure your loved one is taken care of. My brother doesn't have long to live, and they do everything they can to keep him comfortable.

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.

Steeplechase Gracious Retirement in Oxford, FL

4.6
The only things that were ever an issue were mainly the quality of the food and lack of taste according to my mom. Another issue was just with the cleaning. We basically had to the floors and bathroom ourselves they were not getting them clean. My mom didn't use their towels (too heavy) and she ...
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Ocklawaha independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ocklawaha independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ocklawaha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ocklawaha, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocklawaha independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ocklawaha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocklawaha, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
68.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
47.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocklawaha independent 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 independent living communities in Ocklawaha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocklawaha, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
73.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
63.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
68.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
46.1%
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American House Wildwood, The Windsor of Ocala and Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ocklawaha, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 24 independent living facilities near Ocklawaha, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ocklawaha, Florida are American House Wildwood, The Windsor of Ocala and Brookdale Lake Tavares. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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