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Assisted living costs in Ariel average about $4,104 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 275 communities in Ariel. Our detailed directory has 4065 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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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When it came time to look for an Assisted Living facility for my mom I knew what I had envisioned for her. I wanted a Bed and Breakfast type atmosphere with lots of social interaction with other residents...
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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After review of 20 different Assistant Living Facilities, our family decided to place our Dad in the most loving, caring facility. When you walk in there you can just feel the warmth and compassion which is...
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.
If you or your loved one is looking for the perfect senior health provider that offers the best in senior health care, then Gerdie Health Provider is the right one for you! At the Gerdie Health Provider center, we pride ourselves on making you feel comfortable. Our senior care provider offers...
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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: 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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
This home is located in a prestigious subdivision, just off of Dr. Phillips Boulevard, between Conroy and Sand Lake Road. The home is brick and is beautifully landscaped with a lovely fenced in backyard and screened porch. The family room has a lovely view of the front area and the living room...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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I was very impressed with the caring that was offered to my husband with dementia. The director is honest and sincere, and seems to love the work she does. However, I was forced to move him when his...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
CR Loving Care #2 provides an assisted living environment which is clean, friendly, and warm. Our caring staff aims to maximize comfort and entertainment while maintaining the level of care our elderly require. Our Palm Coast, Florida, micro-community is located a few miles from many beautiful...
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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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Fabulous, very caring, very clean, very professional, no problems there! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anybody.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Gentle Care Assisted Living III Gentle Care Assisted Living III is a residential care home in Palm Coast, FL in Flagler County. Our quiet community is situated near multiple trees and seniors get to enjoy the fresh atmosphere with a touch of the urban lifestyle making it a perfect place for...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
MH Tender Care I is a residential care home located in the active community of Palm Coast, Florida in Flagler County. The city is surrounded by lots of recreational activities with Daytona Beach to the south and Ft. Lauderdale to the north. The city is within minutes of miles of beaches with...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Gentle Care Assisted Living IGentle Care Assisted Living I is a residential care home located in sunny Palm Coast, Florida in Flagler County. The city of Palm Coast is located on the Atlantic Coastline between St. Augustine on the north and Daytona Beach to the south. The city has a number of...

Cost of assisted living in Ariel, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ariel is $4,104 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daytona Beach, FL with an average of $3,842 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ariel, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ariel, FL
$4,104/mo
$4,125/mo
$3,920/mo

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

Ariel, FL
$4,104/mo
$4,129/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Ariel, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,104/mo
$4,546/mo

Assisted living costs in Ariel, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,134/mo
Studio
$4,156/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,906/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,396/mo

Senior living costs in Ariel 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: Ariel, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAriel, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,104/mo$4,129/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,546/mo$4,598/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$4,246/mo$4,247/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Ariel, FL:$4,104/mo
Florida:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Ariel, FL:$4,546/mo
Florida:$4,598/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Ariel, FL:$4,246/mo
Florida:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ariel, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ariel 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 Ariel, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ariel 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ariel, FL$4,593/mo$4,312/mo+6.5%
Florida$4,504/mo$4,289/mo+5.0%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Ariel, FL
2024 average cost:$4,593/mo
2023 average cost:$4,312/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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2024 average cost:$4,504/mo
2023 average cost:$4,289/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ariel, 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 Ariel.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ariel

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ariel

Grand Living Park at Lake Mary

5.0
Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.

Encore at Avalon Park in Orlando, FL

5.0
Living in Puerto Rico, it was important to me and my siblings to find a place that would provide the best care for my mother. Having her live at Encore has provided me with peace of mind while living overseas that mom is well-taken care.

Heritage Waterside in Daytona Beach Shores, FL

5.0
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding care and service provided by the Heritage Waterside team. From the moment my mom moved in, it has been evident that their staff members are not just doing a job, but truly embodying a commitment to compassion, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comforting and knowledgeable staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff at their community. Residents and families at Brookdale Port Orange, Grand Villa of DeLand, and Brookdale Altamonte Springs have reported feeling reassured by the expertise and attentiveness of the staff, especia ...
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Wide range of personalized activities. Residents enjoy the variety of activities offered at their communities. At Grand Villa of Palm Coast, residents participate in activities such as gardening, arts and crafts, movie nights, and more. The staff at Madison at Ocoee takes residents' interests into account and organizes activities ...
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Well-maintained and clean environments. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. Residents at Grand Villa of DeLand, Cascade Heights, and Vitality Living Lake Forest all comment on the meticulous attention to detail in maintainin ...
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Accommodating dining experiences. High-quality food and personalized dining options are mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. The chef at Lexington Place caters to individual preferences and dietary needs, while the dining areas at Excellence Senior Living and Grand Villa of Pa ...
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Frequent and transparent communication. Families value clear and consistent communication with their loved ones and the community staff. At Palm Cottages of Rockledge, the staff keeps families informed of changes and updates, while the team at Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs responds promptly to inquiries and concerns.
Individually tailored care plans. Residents benefit from personalized care plans that address their unique needs. At Grand Villa of Ormond Beach, staff members work closely with residents and their families to create individualized care plans, ensuring that each resident receives the attention and support they require.
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Ariel review score based on 1,028 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1028 reviews of 242 Ariel assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ariel 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

Ariel review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Ariel, FL242 facilities
6.7
Oak Hill, FL8 facilities
7.9
Edgewater, FL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Ariel 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 1,028 reviews of 242 Ariel assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ariel 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.
Ariel, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
4.0
Care services
4.0
3.6
Staff
4.2
3.9
Meals & dining
3.9
3.5
Activities
3.9
3.5
Value for cost*
4.0
3.6
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Ariel assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ariel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ariel, 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 Ariel 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 Ariel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ariel, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.6%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.2%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.9%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ariel 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 Ariel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ariel, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.6%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.7%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ariel 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 Ariel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ariel, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.2%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ariel 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 Ariel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ariel 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 Ariel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ariel, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.6%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
34.7%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ariel

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 Ariel protect seniors.
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The Addison of Narcoossee, Grand Villa of DeLand and Waterman Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ariel, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 275 assisted living facilities near Ariel, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ariel, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and The Addison of Port Orange. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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