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

The Villages is a fast-growing master-planned community that was designed specifically for adults ages 55 and up. Because of this, it has an incredibly high population of seniors, with 81.6% of its residents aged 65 or older. Rated among the best places to retire in the entire country, The Villages has a wide range of senior-friendly shopping, dining, and leisure facilities. As well as being tax-friendly, The Villages is a very safe community.

The area has a range of high-quality assisted living facilities. These communities are ideal for seniors who need a little assistance with day-to-day tasks like housekeeping, meal preparation and personal care. They are generally staffed around the clock in case of emergencies. Here, they share an average cost of $4,950 per month, which is relatively high compared to state standards.

This guide provides information about the cost of assisted living in The Villages as well as some of the free resources available to the area’s seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in The Villages

In The Villages and the rest of Florida, assisted living facilities are governed by the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration. This body regularly inspects assisted living facilities to ensure that they are meeting state long-term care standards.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in The Villages

  • The air quality here is better than the national median, at 65 points compared to 58. This makes The Villages a good place for those who have respiratory conditions.
  • There is a low number of physicians here at 37 per 100,000 people compared to the national average of 210 per 100,000. However, the local Villages Regional Hospital has been rated high-performing in two specialties: the treatment of COPD and heart failure.
  • The Villages is a very safe area. Rates of both violent crime and property crime are around two-thirds lower than the national average.
  • The overall cost of living in The Villages is 3.9 points higher than the U.S. median of 100. Fortunately for seniors, health care and transportation costs are low compared to many other American cities.
  • The Villages has a warm year-round climate with no snow in the winter. The city gets more sunny days than the national average, at 234 compared to 205.
  • Florida is a very tax-friendly state for retirees. It has no income tax, no estate tax and no inheritance tax.

Paying for Assisted Living in The Villages

Assisted living in The Villages costs an average of $4,950 per month. This price is higher than the state average, which comes to $3,700, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. It is also more expensive than the national median of $4,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $4,950 per month, The Villages has relatively high assisted living costs compared to many Florida cities. On the panhandle, Tallahassee is more expensive, at $5,506. Resort city Palm Bay is more affordable, at $4,100. In Miami, assisted living costs an average of $3,500. Seniors in Tampa pay even less at $3,225.

The Villages

$4,950

Florida

$3,700

The United States

$4,300

Tampa

$3,225

Miami

$3,500

Palm Bay

$4,100

Tallahassee

$5,506

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in The Villages who are looking to save money might consider a different type of long-term care. For example, homemaker and home health aide services are cheaper, both averaging $4,124. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, at $1,625. Nursing homes have the highest costs, with a semiprivate room averaging $8,973 and a private room averaging $9,551.

Homemaker Services

$4,124

Home Health Aide

$4,124

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$4,950

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,973

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$9,551

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in The Villages

Florida has two programs which offer financial assistance to residents of assisted living facilities. These are the Medicaid Long Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver.  The Optional State Supplement may also be available to seniors who receive Social Security income.

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 The Villages

The Villages has a wide range of educational and recreational resources catering specifically to elders. Seniors living here can take advantage of the following resources to help them plan and execute a transition to long-term care.

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Elder Options(800) 262-2243As the local Area Agency on Aging, this organization offers resources to support seniors ages 60 and up. These include a health insurance counseling program and an elder abuse prevention initiative. Seniors can also get information about long-term care options here. Evidence-based healthy aging classes help promote fitness, balance and nutrition in the local elder population.
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 831-0404Florida’s long-term care ombudsmen are volunteer advocates for residents of care homes. As well as providing information about elder rights and senior care laws, they investigate concerns of abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities and resolve them through mediation.
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida(352) 726-8512In addition to a range of free self-help resources, this nonprofit law firm offers pro-bono services to seniors, veterans and low-income adults. Experts here can help victims of fraud and abuse and those who have been denied health care, veterans’ benefits or health insurance. Seniors can also get help creating wills and care directives.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in The Villages

The Villages-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

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Freedom Pointe at The Villages

Freedom Pointe at the Villages is a very nice facility. The apartment that my mother would have, if she went there, would be nicely suited to her. That was the best part. They were in the middle of...

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Lynda

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Review of Watercrest Buena Vista

Watercrest Buena Vista had very nice common and upscale areas. It was very clean. The residents seemed to be very pleasant and happy. The staff was very accommodating. They explained how there is...

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Elisabeth

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Review of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living

Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living was a beautiful and friendly place. The quality of the residents that I saw there were good. They were up and about, and everyone looked happy. There was a lot of...

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