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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Summerfield, FL for 2024

Assisted living facilities are ideal for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care but need some personal assistance and want the least restrictive, home-like setting that promotes their continued independence. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Summerfield is $4,000, slightly higher than the state average but less than the national average.

This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Summerfield, including cost comparisons of other senior options and the average costs of other Florida cities nearby. It also lists some benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Summerfield and several free senior resources available in Marion County.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Summerfield

Florida’s health facilities are overseen by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, and its Division of Health Quality Assurance licenses/certifies and regulates assisted living facilities. The Alachua Bureau of Field Operations Office handles cities within a 16-county area, including Summerfield in Marion County and performs on-site surveys to ensure licensure compliance.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Summerfield

  • The cost of living in Summerfield is lower than the national average by about 8%. It’s also lower than the state average by almost 11%. Every category, except utilities, is lower than the average cost nationwide and statewide. This includes health care costs, which are about 6% less than the national average and 4% lower than the state average.
  • Although Summerfield doesn’t have a local hospital, it does have the Ocala Health Summerfield ER. This freestanding emergency room provides the same rapid emergency care individuals would receive at a general hospital. It offers 24/7 adult and pediatric emergency care, which includes full diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. UF Health The Villages Hospital is less than six miles away and provides advanced cardiac care, therapy for advanced rehabilitation and all the services expected at a general medical surgical facility.
  • Florida is an extremely tax-friendly state for retirees, mostly because it doesn’t have any state income tax. Therefore, retirees won’t pay taxes on their Social Security benefits or other retirement income. The state also doesn’t charge any estate or inheritance taxes.
  • The total combined sales tax rate in Marion County is 7%, which nearly matches the average statewide rate of 7.01%. Its sales taxes are higher than 84.5% of Florida’s other cities and counties, even though localities can add up to 2% to the state’s sales tax amount of 6%. However, groceries and prescription drugs aren’t taxed in Marion County.
  • Summerfield has a relatively rainy climate, especially in the Fall. It sees about 51 inches of rainfall each year compared to the national average of 38. However, it doesn’t get any snow, which is beneficial to those who use mobility aids, and residents enjoy about 233 days of sunshine annually. The average low in the coldest winter month is about 46 degrees, and it’s uncommon for overnight lows to fall below freezing. Summerfield is considered one of the hottest places in Florida, and humidity in July and August can be stifling.

Paying for Assisted Living in Summerfield

According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Summerfield is $4,000. This is higher than the state average, but only by $300 per month, but it’s lower than the national average, also by $300 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

While the average cost of assisted living in Summerfield may be higher than the state average, it’s less than the cost of many other nearby cities. It’s only $50 per month less than Deltona’s cost, but it’s $527 lower than Homosassa Springs’ and $571 less than Gainesville’s. The Villages, which is one of its closest neighbors, has an average cost that’s higher by $950 per month. 

Summerfield

$4,000

Florida

$3,700

The United States

$4,300

Deltona

$4,050

Homosassa Springs

$4,527

Gainesville

$4,571

The Villages

$4,950

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors interested in other types of senior care learn that adult day health care is the least expensive and offers the lowest amount of care. It averages $1,408 per month in Summerfield. Aging in place and receiving care from home costs about $3,813 monthly for homemaker services or $4,576 for the more extensive home health aide care. Nursing home facilities offer the most care and the highest monthly price tag at an average of $8,187 for semiprivate rooms or $8,973 for private rooms.

Homemaker Services

$3,813

Home Health Aide

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$4,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,187

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$8,973

Note: Data for Summerfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Ocala, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Summerfield

Residents of assisted living facilities in Summerfield may be eligible for financial assistance through the Medicaid Long Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver. Additional funding may also be available for the Optional State Supplement for seniors who receive Social Security income.

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living 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 Summerfield

Seniors in Summerfield have various free countywide resources that help them remain active, healthy and independent. These government entities and nonprofits offer supportive services to seniors in assisted living and other types of senior care throughout Marion County, often regardless of income.

ResourceContactService
Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging(800) 262-2243The Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging, also called Elder Options, is a not-for-profit corporation and the state-designated AAA and Aging & Disability Resource Center for this area. Elder Options helps seniors aged 60 or older in a 16-county service area in North Central Florida, including Marion County. Elder Options strives to strengthen seniors’ support systems by creating new services that enhance seniors’ lives. Its Elder Helpline offers information, assistance and referrals for aging-related programs. Other services include elder abuse prevention, healthy aging classes and other programs that help promote continued independence, regardless of income.
Marion Senior Services(352) 620-3501Marion Senior Services is a nonprofit organization that provides supportive care to elderly residents throughout Marion County. It offers nutrition services, in-home care and transportation services. Transportation is provided by reservation only on handicap-accessible vans and mini buses to go to medical appointments, work, recreational or social events, educational programs and shopping.
Marion County Veterans Services(352) 671-8422Marion County Veterans Services helps residents throughout the county who are military veterans to obtain their Veterans Administration benefits. It helps veterans receive appropriate compensation and pensions, including disability compensation and a non-service-connected disability pension. Veterans Services also helps with obtaining health care, education, death and burial benefits.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Summerfield

Summerfield-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities 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

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I visited Highpoint at Stonecrest. They have a swimming pool, and it's beautiful and new. I liked everything that I saw. The whole facility is a five plus. The staff was wonderful, very friendly...

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This facility has gone down hill. They no longer supply 24hr nursing care. They are extremely understaffed at all times. Residents are left with little to no daily care.

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Vivian

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We went here. It was very nice. The girl I talked to was nice. She brought me all over. She explained everything. The place was gorgeous. They had a nice place. We just wanted a studio, and she...

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