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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Crystal River, FL for 2024

On the western edge of the Sunshine State, Crystal River, FL, is surrounded by over 27,500 acres of national parkland featuring hardwood forests and saltwater marshes fed by the Gulf of Mexico. The region houses 13 assisted living facilities that meet the unique needs of seniors. Rates for assisted living in Crystal River average $4,250 monthly, which is less than the national median of $4,500 and slightly higher than the state norm of $4,000.

Our directory reveals assisted living communities in Crystal River collectively rate an average of 4.19 out of 5 stars stars based on 324 reviews reviews.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Crystal River

The Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, a division of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, creates and enforces regulations regarding assisted living facilities throughout the state. It also conducts inspections and provides public directories of facility license statuses.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Crystal River

  • Crystal River resides in Citrus County, a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network. The organization has recognized the region's senior-oriented focus, which strives to improve the quality of life and overall health of older residents.
  • Tampa General Hospital Crystal River has served the needs of local seniors and their families for over 45 years. The 125-bed acute care facility has earned recognition multiple times for its treatment of heart conditions and specialized care. Additionally, many assisted living facilities in the city offer basic skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapies to help manage residents' health.
  • Health care, housing and grocery costs average approximately 20% lower in Crystal River than national medians. Transportation and energy costs also trend lower, at a respective 8.9% and 5.3% less than cost-of-living figures normally found in other parts of the country.
  • Florida doesn't collect income taxes, making all earnings, including Social Security, pensions and IRAs, exempt from such fees. Estates and inheritances are also tax-free. Property taxes are in keeping with the national average across most of the state; however, a homestead exemption exists for qualifying older adults, which can help lower these rates.
  • Crystal River receives an average of 52 inches of rain annually, 25 inches more than what the typical city in the United States sees. Locally, seniors enjoy 243 sunny days, compared to the national average of 205 sunny days each year. Assisted living residents have access to indoor and outdoor activities, which can help them remain active during the 111 days of precipitation Crystal River experiences annually.
  • Violent and property crimes are both high in Crystal River when compared to cities of similar populations. Local seniors have a 1 in 77 chance of experiencing one of these incidences. Fortunately, assisted living communities feature security measures, secured grounds or other amenities that may help seniors feel more comfortable living in the region. 

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Crystal River

Seniors in Crystal River pay $4,250 each month for assisted living care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $4,250 monthly, assisted living communities in Crystal River cost $250 more per month than the state average but $250 less than the national norm of $4,500. Assisted living rates climb sharply to $4,660 in Jacksonville, a $410 increase. Costs in Miami and Pensacola are marginally higher than Crystal River at $4,385 and $4,323, respectively. However, in Tampa, care costs drop to just $3,350 per month, a $900 savings over Crystal River.

Crystal River

$4,250

Florida

$4,000

US

$4,500

Jacksonville

$4,660

Miami

$4,385

Pensacola

$4,323

Tampa

$3,350

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Of the many senior care options in Crystal River, assisted living is the most economical choice at $4,250 monthly for support, accommodations, meals and activities. In-home care, which costs $23 more, only provides basic personal care and homemaking services. Home health care offers seniors in-home medical services for a higher cost, at $4,559 per month. A semi-private nursing home room also provides medical services, therapies, 24-hour skilled nursing and health monitoring. These services and accommodations cost $4,510 more than assisted living in Crystal River.

In-Home Care

$4,273

Home Health Care

$4,559

Assisted Living Facility

$4,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,760

Note: Data for Crystal River was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Homosassa Springs, was used instead

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Crystal River

Florida seniors can help cover the cost of assisted living through the Statewide Managed Medicaid Care Long Term Care program if they are eligible. Senior residents who do not have Medicaid may be qualified to receive aid from an additional six non-Medicaid programs.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Financial Assistance in Florida

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Crystal River

Crystal River and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Crystal River, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Crystal River

Crystal River Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Florida

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Nancy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Gardens Assisted Living Facility & Memory Care

My mother was at the Gardens Assisted Living Facility & Memory Care. She was fine when she went in there. It was horrible. They were always shorthanded. People kept not coming to work. The first...

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Dave

I visited this facility

Review of The Gardens Assisted Living Facility & Memory Care

I got to visit Crystal Gem Manor Assisted Living. It was very old, but the location was kind of nice, it was out there in the countryside, so if a guy walked out he won't get run over or anything....

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Richard

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Cedar Creek

My mother-in-law is in Cedar Creek. It's very, very nice, and we're very happy. There's nothing that I dislike. My wife has the same feeling. We like them very, very much. We have no complaints....

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