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The Reserve at Citrus
2341 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
"My mother-in-law has moved into the Reserve at Citrus. It's very clean. There's nothing I don't like. The staff is very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,758
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 42 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 608 reviews reviews.
42 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Sunflower Springs at Homosassa
8733 W. Yulee Drive, Homosassa, FL 34448
"Sunflower Springs at Homosassa was very nice, but it was just a little big. Their dining area was lovely and nice, and...
Assisted Living
$4,725
The Summit of Citrus Hills
850 W Norvell Bryant Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442
"It was a beautiful place. It's almost five-stars. It's very, very nice. I was toured by a salesperson, and it was a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,700
Always There Assisted Living
9416 N Gentle Breeze Loop, Dunnellon, FL 34434
"I have placed my mother at Always There. It’s a residential home so it has a very friendly appearance, like a group...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,000
New Horizon Assisted Living Residence
1745 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL 34453
"We toured New Horizon, it was nice, and I would have moved my father there if he wanted to move. It was clean...
Assisted Living
$2,900
Highland Place
700 Medical Court East, Inverness, FL 34452
"I toured Highland Place yesterday. I like it because each room has its own bathroom, which is a plus for me. At some...
Assisted Living
$3,970
Canterfield of Ocala
9589 SW Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34481
"I liked Canterfield of Ocala. It was cleaner and brighter. It was very, very open and very spacious. The lighting was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,200
Caring Stars Winner
Ocala Senior Living
11311 SW 95th Cir, Ocala, FL 34481
"I had a very good interview, and it was a very nice facility. The rooms were too small though. The staff who gave the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,350
Brookdale Canopy Oaks
9070 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
"My wife is in ALF here. We're very much satisfied with this place. She moved there last December 2012. Aside from...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,750
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Casalia Gardens
13031 Partridge St., Spring Hill, FL 34608
"I toured Casalia Gardens. It's a very nice place. The rooms were very nice. The rooms were private. The room was large...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
Elevated Estates Brooksville
307 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601
"My first priority deciding on an ALF/Memory Care facility: Medical care in a caring environment, provided by experienced...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
My Charity Angel LLC
5056 Teather St, Spring Hill, FL 34608
At My Charity Angel, residents typically receive personalized care tailored to their individual needs, which may include...
Assisted Living
$3,000
Elevated Estates Forest Oaks
8055 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606
"We chose Elevated Estates Forest Oaks for my mother because it meets all of her needs. She will be moving into their...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Grand Villa of Ocala
4511 SW 48th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474
"We toured this facility. We visited the assisted living facility. They discussed memory care, too, but we went for the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,000
Caring Stars Winner
The Residence at Timber Pines
3140 Forest Road, Spring Hill, FL 34606
"My Mom moved in over a year ago, and the Residence has become her home, not just a facility. Staff are friendly and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,490
Hawthorne Inn of Ocala
4100 SW 33rd Ave., Ocala, FL 34474
"Hawthorne Inn of Ocala was an average facility, but the interaction I saw between the residents was excellent. They were...
Assisted Living
$3,225
Pure Restoration Assisted Living of Crystal River
125 NE 9TH AVENUE, Crystal River, FL 34429
"My aunt currently lives at Tender Loving Hospitality. The facilities are clean and well kept. The staff are caring, and...
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Sunshine Gardens
311 NE 4th Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34429
"My mother and father both moved into Sunshine Gardens a year or so ago. The care there is amazing!! My parents love...
Assisted Living
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Cedar Creek
231 NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428
"The staff of Cedar Creek is absolutely outstanding. They treat us really well. The food is very good; there are pretty...
Assisted Living
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The Gardens Assisted Living Facility & Memory Care
10845 West Gem Street, Crystal River, FL 34428
"I am a resident here, and I find it very clean, comfortable, and homey. The food is delicious, but what really sets it...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,100
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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.
