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Memory care in Wacahoota offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Wacahoota is about $4,321 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 82 communities, read 1238 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
About Prestige ManorPrestige Manor is Ocala's Best Kept Secret - a hidden gem of compassionate care for seniors no longer willing or able to live alone.Carrol Dillion-Smith has been the heart and soul of this assisted living community for 35 years and has a team of caregivers who share her...
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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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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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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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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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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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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: Memory Care
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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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I am the daughter of the new resident. I moved my Mother from Chicago to Crystal River just 9 days ago. She had a stroke 2 months ago. The staff and individual care is unbelievable. The concept is more...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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We had a really good experience with Mission Oaks - so much better than with a previous facility our loved one was at. It's a clean friendly atmosphere with caring personnel. They're always really friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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All the staff were very kind and helped with my mom's move from home to New Horizon. The food is wonderful here. The care is very good, my mother was always clean, and looked good.
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.
New Horizon Senior Citizen Home is located in Inverness, Florida. This quaint town is filled with lush grass and trees, historic buildings, and a tranquil lake. Inverness has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, parks, and fishing. This assisted living community will allow...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Cost of memory care in Wacahoota, FL

The average cost of senior living in Wacahoota is $4,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $3,353 per month.

Memory care costs in Wacahoota, FL, vs. nearby cities

Wacahoota, FL
$4,297/mo
$4,495/mo
$4,725/mo

Memory care costs in Wacahoota, FL, vs. state and national averages

Wacahoota, FL
$4,297/mo
$4,528/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Wacahoota, FL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,297/mo

Memory care costs in Wacahoota, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,849/mo
Studio
$5,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,344/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,128/mo

Senior living costs in Wacahoota 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: Wacahoota, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWacahoota, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,297/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,054/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,071/mo$4,197/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Wacahoota, FL:$4,297/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Wacahoota, FL:$4,054/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Wacahoota, FL:$4,071/mo
Florida:$4,197/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Wacahoota, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Wacahoota 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.

Wacahoota, FLFL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Wacahoota, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wacahoota 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
Wacahoota, FL$4,713/mo$4,902/mo-3.9%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Wacahoota, FL
2024 average cost:$4,713/mo
2023 average cost:$4,902/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,038/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Wacahoota

Recent reviews for memory care in Wacahoota

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

The Harmony House of Ocala

4.5
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Harmony House is. During the past year all of the employees I interacted with - from the Executive Director to line staff, were helpful, warm, caring and friendly. Calls were always returned in a timely manner, and the couple of concerns I had during my ...
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Hampton Manor at Deerwood in Ocala, FL

4.5
We moved my aunt into HMD about 1 l/2 years ago. Of course at age 95 l/2 she was not happy the first few months. All of the staff made her feel at home and helped her work through the move and new chapter in her life. She loved sitting out side on the front porch and in the front area near ...
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Wacahoota review score based on 187 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 187 reviews of 70 Wacahoota memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wacahoota review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Wacahoota review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Wacahoota, FL70 facilities
9.3
Micanopy, FL8 facilities
8.8
Archer, FL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Wacahoota memory care

When memory care 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 187 reviews of 70 Wacahoota memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wacahoota resident and family memory care 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.
Wacahoota, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Wacahoota memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wacahoota memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wacahoota, 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 Wacahoota memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wacahoota that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wacahoota memory care

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 Wacahoota Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wacahoota memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wacahoota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wacahoota memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wacahoota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wacahoota memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wacahoota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Wacahoota

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. 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 memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Wacahoota protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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