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Assisted Living Communities in Mount Dora, FL
Mount Dora sits on a plateau in the heart of Florida, overlooking Lakes Dora, Beauclair and...
Gertrude. In 2024, the local monthly rate for assisted living comes to roughly $3,823, putting costs well below the respective state and national medians of $4,750 and $5,350. Seniors considering residential care in this region have facilities to choose from in the city proper and more within driving distance.
Our directory includes 2230 reviews reviews of assisted living centers in the Mount Dora region to help you assess local care options. These facilities garner an average quality score of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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John Poyner
5.0
Review of Elders of Mount Dora
My wife has f 57 years spent her last years here under the living and compassionate care of the staff. She was always attended to with loving compassionate care. I never was concerned that she was...
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Scott M
5.0
Review of Bridgewater Assisted Living at Waterman Village
The rooms are sufficient. The staff is caring. I felt comfortable with the whole process of helping my parents do this transition in life. We did receive a lot of options for our parents as there...
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SKWARD
5.0
Review of Bridgewater Assisted Living at Waterman Village
Bridgewater Assisted Living Facility at Waterman Village was a wonderful place for my mom. She came to the Waterman community 12+ years ago and lived independently most of those years before...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Mount Dora, FL and Nearby Cities
Assisted living communities in Mount Dora charge around $3,823 monthly, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate runs about $930 below the Florida median and compares favorably to costs in many nearby communities. For example, in Deltona, seniors pay higher rates of roughly $4,000, and in Tampa, fees fall near $4,213. Costs in Lakeland trend even higher at around $5,292.
Mount Dora
$3,823
Florida
$4,750
The United States
$5,350
Ocala
$3,969
Deltona
$4,000
Lakeland
$5,292
Tampa
$4,213
Paying for Assisted Living in Mount Dora, FL
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mount Dora
Residents of assisted living facilities in Mount Dora 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.
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 Living in Mount Dora, FL
Assisted living communities in Mount Dora levy a monthly fee of around $3,823. Although adult day health care facilities charge lower rates of approximately $1,322 for care, other long-term care solutions typically cost more. For example, seniors spend about $4,004 on in-home care and approximately $5,911 on home health care, and nursing homes charge about $9,201.
In-Home Care
$4,004
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,322
Assisted Living Facility
$3,823
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,201
Note: Since data for Mount Dora is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Orlando, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Mount Dora
If you want to learn more about assisted living and ways to maintain your health and independence as you age, the following agencies can help. Most services are free to local residents.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Options | (800) 262-2243 | Elder Options, the Area Agency on Aging for Mount Dora and north-central Florida, is a one-stop-shop for information about healthy aging, long-term care, government benefits and community-based services. Its Elder Helpline provides information, advice and referrals to seniors, disabled adults, caregivers and family members. Seniors aged 60 and older can also sign up for free telephone wellness checks and friendly calls through Tele-Talk. |
| Martin Luther King Center Senior Club | (352) 729-6394 | Mount Dora's Martin Luther King Center on Florida Avenue hosts a free Senior Club on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors can meet new friends and enjoy a complimentary meal while participating in games, trying their hand at arts and crafts and listening to educational guest speakers. |
| Florida Ombudsman Program, North Central District | (352) 620-3088 | Based in Ocala, Florida's long-term care ombudsman for the North Central District serves seniors and families in Mount Dora and 16 surrounding counties. It's dedicated to enhancing the quality of the state's long-term care system by advocating for residents, helping them understand their rights and ensuring that facilities comply with health and safety regulations. It also accepts complaints and refers consumers to relevant regulatory agencies. |
| Lake County Veterans Services Office | (352) 742-6585 | The Lake County Veterans Service Office has been serving military families since 1945. It helps veterans and dependents access health care, pensions, disability benefits and survivor's compensation. Accredited service officers can also help qualifying pension recipients apply for Aid & Attendance stipends that can be used to pay for personal care at home or in an assisted living facility. |
| We Care of Lake County | (352) 742-0021 | We Care of Lake County operates a medical equipment lending bank that distributes more than 600 pieces of medical equipment to seniors, veterans and other needy residents annually. It supplies hospital beds, CPAP machines, nebulizers, walkers, rollators, crutches, shower chairs, bedside commodes and other items to aid in mobility, continence and hygiene. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mount Dora
Mount Dora-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.
