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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wacahoota, FL

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The cost of independent living in Wacahoota is about $3,007 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options.

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Photo of A Banyan Residence
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The more communal aspects were very nice. We toured so many memory care sections of beautiful facilities but that area always felt like jail-no matter how nice the rest of it was. That my mom was able to...
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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Some things are disappointing and others are great. Immediately we discovered that the length of time for the meals was shorter than their brochures and even shorter than what was posted in the hall. Hmmm....
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.
The Windsor of Gainesville is an assisted living community located in Gainesville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Gainesville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests.At The Windsor of...
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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.
Photo of The Bridge at Ocala
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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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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
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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.
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, 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
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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.
WillowBrook is a privately-owned and operated assisted living community located in Lake City, Florida. WillowBrook provides the highest quality of care for our residents while upholding their independence and integrity. Our trained, compassionate, and dedicated staff create a safe, healthy, and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brentwood Retirement Community and the experience has been very good overall. The cleanliness and friendliness are very good! The staff, quality of care, meals and...
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.
Brentwood is an assisted living community tucked away cozily between Beverly Hills and Citrus Hills, Florida. The calm, tree-lined community is perched close to major shopping centers, health centers and a lush golf course, providing a variety of recreational options to visiting families....
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First, you should know that my mother never moved into Grand Living, so this is only based on my experience with staff and in-processing. No score for meals/activities, but looked impressive though. Value...
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.
Our vibrant, resort-style retirement community is conveniently located in Citrus County and the heart of Florida’s Nature Coast. The Summit of Citrus Hills offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and specialized Memory Care with support and assistance available to enjoy the best of every...
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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.
SummerField Suites Assisted Living & Memory = License #AL9339 As a dually licensed Assisted Living Facility (ALF) residence, we offer 24-hour assistance for residents with a wide range of needs but a strong desire to maintain their independence and dignity. Our residents receive unsurpassed...
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My mother has recently made the move into this community and so far we are very happy with how things are going for her. The facility is brand new and I like that there is a fresh smell throughout the...
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.
We welcome you to Rosecastle of Citrus Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lecanto, Florida. Our nurturing and care-free community rests on 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and rolling hills in the center of Citrus County, convenient to numerous medical facilities and only minutes from...
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They always had 24 hour nurse on the floor. 3 nurses full time on 3 shifts. The food was mediocre but could have changed by now. The kitchen staff continued tried to make food to their liking. The activities...
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.
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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.
Offering a variety of retirement lifestyles from independent to assisted living, The Village is Gainesville, Florida's premier rental retirement community. Our property is tucked away on spacious North Florida acreage. The natural beauty of the small ponds, tall pines and native live oaks were...
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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.
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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
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 incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I 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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park of the Palms is a sprawling 25-acre Christian assisted living community in beautiful Keystone Heights, FL. A wonderful place to meet, mingle and walk in the path of the Lord, our facilities offer a wonderful blend of serenity and amenity designed to accommodate all fitness and activity...
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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: 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.
Photo of Riverwood Lodge Assisted Living
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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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
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Wacahoota, FL

The average cost of senior living in Wacahoota is $3,007 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Micanopy, FL with an average of $3,007 per month.

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

Wacahoota, FL
$3,007/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Wacahoota, FL, vs. other senior living options

$6,236/mo
Independent Living
$3,007/mo

Independent living costs in Wacahoota, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,599/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,629/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.
Independent Living$3,007/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,207/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,236/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wacahoota, FL:$3,007/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Wacahoota, FL:$5,207/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wacahoota, FL:$6,236/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Wacahoota, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Wacahoota, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living 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 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
Wacahoota, FL$3,295/mo$3,341/mo-1.4%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Wacahoota, FL
2024 average cost:$3,295/mo
2023 average cost:$3,341/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wacahoota

Recent reviews for independent living 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

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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Mission Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Oxford, FL

5.0
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 and took care of our loved one very well. They have people who have been there a number ...
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Wacahoota independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wacahoota independent living 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 dietary accommodations in Wacahoota 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 Wacahoota 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
25.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wacahoota 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 Wacahoota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wacahoota, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wacahoota 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 Wacahoota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
38%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
47.6%
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