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Assisted living costs in Candler average about $4,951 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 215 communities in Candler. Our detailed directory has 4612 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as The Villages, Wildwood and Eustis.

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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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.
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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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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.
Ellison Adult Family Care HomeEllison Adult Family Care Home is a residential care home located in the quaint city of Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Our vibrant community is located in the exclusive subdivision of Marion Oaks. Ocala is an inviting and lively city offering many choices for fun...
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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.
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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The community is lovely and a small community. The staff communicates very well and really accommodates my loved one. I know my loved one is safe. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
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.
Harmony House is an assisted living community that is specially designed to offer excellent memory care services to individuals in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Staff are on service 24 hours a day. The small town feel of Ocala is a perfect backdrop for the individualized memory care and elder...
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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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.
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The people are nice. But it's more for dementia and Alzheimer's, and that made it a little hard to socialize. The food was excellent, and about 95% of aides were very good. I would recommend it for a long...
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.
Savannah Manor is an assisted living community located in the town of Leesburg, FL. A former citrus production area, the city of Leesburg is in Lake County and home to about 19,000 residents. Residents are able to relax in year round warm weather and enjoy great attractions like nearby Orlando,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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My brother lives here .The staff truly do care about their residents here . They get daily care at top rate. I recommend this facility to any loved one looking for a place to live. The facility is very...
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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Harbor House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to assisted living care in the...
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Wife has been there for a few years. Staff are great. Keeps her busy. She seem to like it. And has her favorite staff she visits.. daily
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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Haven House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living and memory care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to Alzheimer’s care 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, Residential Care Home
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.
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
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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 loved the home setting for my uncle Mrs. [name removed] is provided a private room and bath for him 3 great meals and snacks if he wanted also activities to keep him busy a loving atmosphere for all that...
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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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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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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Candler, FL

The average cost of senior living in Candler is $4,951 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homosassa Springs, FL with an average of $4,770 per month.

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

Candler, FL
$4,951/mo
$4,853/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,951/mo
$5,198/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,108/mo
Studio
$4,133/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,782/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,326/mo

Senior living costs in Candler 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: Candler, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCandler, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,951/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,198/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,230/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Candler, FL:$4,951/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Candler, FL:$5,198/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Candler, FL:$3,230/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Candler, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Candler 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
Candler, FL$4,991/mo$4,822/mo+3.5%
Florida$4,661/mo$4,519/mo+3.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Candler, FL
2024 average cost:$4,991/mo
2023 average cost:$4,822/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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 Candler, 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 Candler.

What families are saying about assisted living in Candler

Recent reviews for assisted living in Candler

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.

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.

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.

Candler review score based on 790 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 790 reviews of 215 Candler assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Candler 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

Candler review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Candler, FL215 facilities
8.3
The Villages, FL269 facilities
7.5

Review subcategories for Candler 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 790 reviews of 215 Candler assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Candler 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.
Candler, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Candler assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Candler assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Candler, 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 Candler 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 Candler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Candler, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Candler 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 Candler Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Candler, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Candler 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 Candler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Candler, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Candler 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 Candler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Candler 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 Candler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Candler, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Candler

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 Candler protect seniors.
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Grand Villa of DeLand, Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living and Waterman Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Candler, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 215 assisted living facilities near Candler, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Candler, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living and Sancerre at Orange City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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