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Assisted Living Communities in Crystal River, FL
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 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 4.2 out of 5 stars stars based on 619 reviews reviews.
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Kelly
5.0
Review of Pure Restoration Assisted Living of Crystal River
My mother has moved into Pure Restoration Assisted Living of Crystal River. The thing that I like best is that it is a small home environment. There are only 12 people there, so they get very close...
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Lynne
4.0
Review of Cedar Creek
My mom moved into Cedar Creek two weeks ago. It's beautiful there. And they're very good with their patients. They're very on top of taking care of them. They clean her room once a week. They do...
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CR352
5.0
Review of The Gardens Assisted Living Facility & Memory Care
The gardens has had a new administrator step in and she has done an amazing job with this facility. Staff is very helpful and caring. The building is having cosmetic renovations going on which Is...
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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
Paying for Assisted Living in Crystal River
Seniors in Crystal River pay $4,250 each month for assisted living care.
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.
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.
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
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.
