The Marion County community of Summerfield sits within the Ocala Metropolitan Area, about 15 miles outside downtown Ocala. As of 2024, assisted living residents in this region pay around $3,969 monthly, with local rates running about $780 below the statewide norm. To give prospective residents a variety of options to choose from, Summerfield contains 3 assisted living communities, and 20 more sit within driving distance.
Our guide includes 598 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities, providing an in-depth analysis of their features. These reviews contribute to an overall quality score of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars.
17201 SE 109th Terrace Rd., Summerfield, FL 34491
3.1
(6 reviews)
"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, and very informative. Everything about it was professi..."
$4,995
17421 SE 109th Terrace Road, Summerfield, FL 34491
4.3
(9 reviews)
"Mom lived here for six years during her journey through Alzheimer’s. The care was excellent. The staff treated her as if she were their own mother. Do not hesitate to move your loved one here!..."
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11296 SE Highway 42, Summerfield, FL 34491
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend has been staying in the Caregiver's Comfort Care For Elders for a week now. It's a homelike situation. They probably have five or six residents only. It's very comfortable, very family-like, and very clean. She's very happy, and they're pro..."
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308 Locust Pass, Ocala, FL 34472
We are a six-bed home-like facility. Located in the lush serene community of Silver Springs Shores, Our goal is to ensure the well-being and comfort of our residents by offering personalized care, a warm environment, and round-the-clock services. Our services include respite care, personal care assistance, medication management, meal preparation, medical appointment scheduling, and engaging recreational activities for our residents. With a 3:1 resident-to-caregiver ratio, we guarantee individualized attention and support for each resident. Our team is committed to upholding the legacy of Tina (the owner's mother) by delivering heartfelt care and creating a homely atmosphere for all those we serve. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration
$4,200
1477 Huey St, Wildwood, FL 34785
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The Harrison of Wildwood was excellent. It was very neat. They were friendly. They showed us the rooms and the facilities. They answered all my questions about extracurricular activities and stuff like that. The rooms were very adequate for one perso..."
$4,995
4100 SW 33rd Ave., Ocala, FL 34474
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Hawthorne Inn of Ocala was an average facility, but the interaction I saw between the residents was excellent. They were interactive. It's good. We were in the dining area because it was around lunchtime, and Dad got to see the interaction of people ..."
$3,225
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850 W Norvell Bryant Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My parents are here. The staff is very attentive. All of their departments are very complete. They have doctors, professional nurses, and attendants. The building and grounds are spectacular. It has a swimming pool, putting green, three restaurant ty..."
$4,985
CARING STARS WINNER
1810 SE 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
4.8
(29 reviews)
"Hampton Manor at Deerwood is a very nice home. I like it here. I moved here because my wife is deceased, so I couldn't take care of the house and myself, but I have been here for 18 months now. The food is incredible. They have meal after meal after ..."
$3,000
CARING STARS WINNER
500 Waterman Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757
4.6
(31 reviews)
"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 needing more assistance and moving to Bridgewater. As we di..."
$3,700
CARING STARS WINNER
3890 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL 32162
4.5
(21 reviews)
"Best value for your dollar. Great atmosphere and very caring staff. Food is awesome and monthly family and friends parties are wonderful...."
$3,400
9416 N Gentle Breeze Loop, Dunnellon, FL 34434
4.5
(7 reviews)
"My husband has been at Always There Assisted Living. Right now, I don't see any problem with it. They have an assisted living house, they have a lockdown unit house, and then they have one where they cook all the meals and stuff. Where my husband is,..."
$3,000
CARING STARS WINNER
11311 SW 95th Cir, Ocala, FL 34481
4.4
(35 reviews)
"I liked it a lot. What I didn't like was that they had mentally challenged people living among the other people. They didn't have them separated. They had the memory care, and they might have another section, but they still had people with memory car..."
$2,700
955 South US Hwy27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
4.4
(29 reviews)
"I visited the Village Veranda at Lady Lake's assisted living, and it was very nice. The building is fairly new, and the whole area is beautiful. The person who gave the tour was very nice and gracious. She explained everything nicely. There's nothing..."
$3,750
PROMOTION!
1801 SE 24th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
4.4
(67 reviews)
"I went to look at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle. It was a short distance from me, and I liked it. It was on my top three lists. It was very spacious. It met all the criteria. They have on-site nursing. They offered assistance if my father needed a ri..."
$3,675
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
2650 Southeast 18th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
4.4
(22 reviews)
"My husband moved into The Windsor of Ocala. They've got so much going on every day. Different things, like they were playing upbeat music. And then they move their hands and their feet keeping time with the music, and they have different memory games..."
$6,060
CARING STARS WINNER
2232 Dora Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778
4.4
(20 reviews)
"Brookdale Tavares was very nice. The people were very accommodating. They answered questions thoroughly. It was a very nice visit. The common spaces were very nice. The bedrooms were decorated very quaintly. It's in a nice location...."
$3,585
4511 SW 48th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
4.3
(45 reviews)
"We toured Brentwood at Fore Ranch. We visited the assisted living facility. They discussed memory care, too, but we went for the assisted care. They were exceptional. The staff was very helpful. She gave me the information that I requested. We had a ..."
$3,310
9589 SW Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34481
4.3
(12 reviews)
"I toured Canterfield of Ocala. I wanted my mom to go there because it was beautiful. It's very nice and half the price. I liked the rooms and how they were designed. I liked the services that they provided. The assistant manager was so helpful. It wa..."
$4,200
CARING STARS WINNER
1700 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159
4.2
(71 reviews)
"We were given a handful of places to tour, and Freedom Pointe at The Villages was the first one we looked at. Every other one we looked at after that didn't even compare, and every place we went just made it look better. The cleanliness, the friendli..."
$2,625
CARING STARS WINNER
13517 NE 86th Ct, Lady Lake, FL 32159
4.1
(33 reviews)
"I was most impressed with HarborChase of Villages Crossing. It was the nicest of the three we visited. The lady who showed us around was wonderful. She spent a lot of time with us answering our questions. They have things like a salon where they can ..."
$4,795
Assisted Living
eacol
1.0
Review of Highpoint at Stonecrest
The rooms are okay - not handicapped designed - kitchen counters higher than usual. Thresholds to hurdle with wheelchair. Near impossible to exit room solo if walker or wheelchair bound as the...
Assisted Living
Kristina
3.0
Review of Highpoint at Stonecrest
I went to Highpoint at Stonecrest for my uncle. The rooms were very nice. I did not necessarily like the location, although it would have been more convenient for his wife to visit. The location...
Assisted Living
Russell
5.0
Review of Highpoint at Stonecrest
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...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey lists assisted living costs in Summerfield at around $3,969 per month, which runs well below the Florida norm of $4,750 and the national median of $5,350. Costs in nearby cities exceed local rates, with facilities charging about $4,748 in Palm Bay and roughly $8,055 in Gainesville.
Summerfield
$3,969
Florida
$4,750
The United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$8,055
Orlando
$3,823
Deltona
$4,000
Palm Bay
$4,748
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
With rates at around $3,969 per month, assisted living ranks as the most affordable senior care solution in Summerfield. Home health care costs thousands of dollars more at about $8,103. Additionally, assisted living costs a fraction of the fee for nursing home care, which falls near $10,570 for shared units.
Home Health Care
$8,103
Assisted Living Facility
$3,969
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,570
Note: Since data for Summerfield is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Ocala, instead.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging | (800) 262-2243 | The 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) 620-3501 | Marion 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) 671-8422 | Marion 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. |
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.
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