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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ocala Ridge, FL

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The cost of independent living in Ocala Ridge is about $4,411 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 726 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge
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Life for my 101 year old mother has been so great for her stay of two years. I will never be able to give the staff enough praises for their wonderful kindness and care. They have been so patient with...
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.
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Excellent food service including in the room when necessary. Responsive management staff to fix any issues. Calls to family when we needed updates. I would recommend to others.
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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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is extremely kind and caring, From the moment we visited they have been upfront about anything that we questioned. The residents are cared for according to their needs. Everyone is treated as a...
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.
The Bridge at Ocala, Florida, offers an abundant lifestyle for seniors looking for a dynamic assisted living community to call home.Professional and caring associates provide a full range of services and amenities including personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, nutritious...
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22 Floor plans available
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The financial dept. I have has some issues with the billing. I was warned ahead of time to watch your bill. I feel the food needs to be geared more for elderly. So many have trouble with being able to chew...
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.
Ocala Senior Living in Ocala, Florida, is an unparalleled senior living community where residents live a life of spirited leisure. The community’s vast array of amenities provides residents with new opportunities to rediscover life. They can explore the butterfly and hummingbird garden, discover...
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The facility was very comfortable, clean and open. All personnel were very helpful and I thought my mother would like having such a nice cafeteria. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Community That Feels Like Home Sweet HomeChoosing a senior living community means trading the worries and stress that often come from life at home for the safety and security that comes from living in a place built specifically for you. It also means trading the isolation that often comes from...
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Photo of Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
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44 Floor plans available
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I was fortunate to meet [name removed] and she advised us as to the best fit for mom. Most definitely I would recommend [name removed] who actually make the transition so much easier!
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.
Here you can do more of what you love.With independent living, assisted living or memory care all on one campus, our community has care options to meet your changing needs. Here you’ll have the worry-free lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it.Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the...
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Brentwood is turning into some other name as we speak but, fortunately, they are retaining most of the key staff. Individualized, attention is most adequate when needed, and the food is absolutely...
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.
Situated in the “Horse Capital of the World” close to natural springs and lakes, Brentwood at Fore Ranch is a rustic, suburban senior living community located near West Marion Community Hospital, Advent Health and Ocala Regional Medical Center as well as Shoppes at Heathbrook, Appleton Museum of...
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The facilities are all nice. The apartments are clean and it's nice that they each have their own lanai. I haven't eaten there but I've seen the salad bar and the meals that are served are on real plates,...
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.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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44 Floor plans available
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Marion Woods by Sky Active Living provides a welcoming place for independent living seniors in a safe secure environment. Staff is professional, helpful, and caring. The dining area is open and spacious and...
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.
Marion Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Bathed in the warm Florida sun, Marion Woods is an inviting and friendly place to come home to. We're also just a short drive from Gainesville and Orlando. You'll be happy every day with your decision to join...
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What we like the most about Brookdale Canopy Oaks is the friendliness of the staff - Keeping people current on activities - Willingness to help and serve. Based on the experience we have had, yes we would...
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.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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Photo of Hampton Manor at Deerwood
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5 on all areas. Sometimes not always thrilled with the food, but that is the case at most facilities. The staff always seemed friendly and helpful. Sometimes at night hard to get ahold of someone on the...
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.
Hampton Manor at Deerwood is an assisted living community in southeast Ocala. This exquisite building boasts 34,000 square feet, containing 43 elegant apartments. The property features plantation-style architecture, as well as beautifully appointed rooms and common areas, creating a warm, yet...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Ocala Ridge, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ocala Ridge is $4,411 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gainesville, FL with an average of $3,946 per month.

Independent living costs in Ocala Ridge, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ocala Ridge, FL
$4,411/mo
$4,514/mo
$4,191/mo

Independent living costs in Ocala Ridge, FL, vs. state and national averages

Ocala Ridge, FL
$4,411/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Ocala Ridge, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,459/mo
Independent Living
$4,411/mo

Independent living costs in Ocala Ridge, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,366/mo
Studio
$4,664/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,828/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,221/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,869/mo

Senior living costs in Ocala Ridge 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: Ocala Ridge, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOcala Ridge, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,411/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,208/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,459/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ocala Ridge, FL:$4,411/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ocala Ridge, FL:$4,208/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ocala Ridge, FL:$4,459/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Ocala Ridge, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ocala Ridge 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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Independent living cost trends in Ocala Ridge, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ocala Ridge 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
Ocala Ridge, FL$2,700/mo$2,938/mo-8.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,250/mo+4.7%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Ocala Ridge, FL
2024 average cost:$2,700/mo
2023 average cost:$2,938/mo
Percent change:-8.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,250/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ocala Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Ocala Ridge

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

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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Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle in Ocala, FL

5.0
I like that it is quiet, relaxing, and the people are nice.

Ocala Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocala Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocala Ridge, 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 Ocala Ridge 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 Ocala Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocala Ridge 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 Ocala Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocala Ridge, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocala Ridge 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 Ocala Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocala Ridge, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.4%
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