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.
1700 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL, 32159
4.2
(64 reviews)
"Freedom Pointe was fabulous. The people there seemed very happy. I met a lot of residents because it was St. Patrick's Day when I visited and they were having a party. The staff was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. It's a beautiful ..."
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1490 Killingsworth Way, The Villages, FL, 34748
4.0
(47 reviews)
"I liked my visit to Sumter Senior Living. The location is great and the 1-bedroom apartment was fine and would have accommodated what we needed. They had lots of activities, they had a board showing all the activities and they had plenty. I like t..."
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3890 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
4.6
(19 reviews)
"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 chatter in the lunch area. The tour person was ver..."
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2450 Parr Drive, The Villages, FL, 32162
4.5
(15 reviews)
"My mother-in-law will be in Serenades at The Villages assisted living. It's excellent, they're well-trained, and have enough staff. The place is extremely clean with enough amenities and outside transportation. Their dining area is very bright, cl..."
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5867 E County Road 466, The Villages, FL, 32162
4.4
(14 reviews)
"My father has moved into Watercrest Buena Vista. Our overall experience has been very good. The community is modern and clean. They seem to give a lot of personal attention. His room looks like any standard small efficiency apartment, or a one-bed..."
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930 Alverez Avenue, The Villages, FL, 32159
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We visited Elan Spanish Springs and we saw the rooms. They were very nice. The location was exceptional, it's near every kind of restaurant and every kind of shopping opportunity. It's just amazing. It didn't have all the levels of care, but the p..."
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955 South US Hwy27/441, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
4.5
(21 reviews)
"Had appointments with several people at the facility. Lisa and mr stone were very friendly and helpful. I found the facility clean, beautiful, and running well. We signed up my mother in law to become a resident. Hopefully living in the village Ve..."
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620 Griffin Ave, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
4.1
(15 reviews)
"My mom is in respite now at The Springs of Lady Lake. Everything has been OK. Everybody is friendly and helpful. The staff is good, and my mom likes the food. Somebody is always available. They answer the bells when they ring. They have a little l..."
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17201 SE 109th Terrace Rd., Summerfield, FL, 34491
4.6
(5 reviews)
"We went to Highpoint at Stonecrest. It was very nice. The girl I talked to was nice. She brought me all over. She explained everything. The place was gorgeous. They had a nice place. We just wanted a studio, and she showed us that. It was quite la..."
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36321 Grays Airport Rd, Fruitland Park, FL, 34731
4.3
(4 reviews)
"I highly recommend Heidi's Haven. My Dad and I placed my Mom in Heidi's Haven in 2015 after my Dad was no longer able to care for my Mom. She was well taken care of in the last year of her life. I placed my Dad in Heidi's Haven earlier this year..."
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4680 Bellwether Ln, Oxford, FL, 34484
4.4
(39 reviews)
"The Carriage House was very good, clean, and well-maintained. The people were very outgoing and helpful. The dining area, rooms, and layout were good, and it's a fairly new facility."
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4725 Bellwether Lane, Oxford, FL, 34484
4.3
(29 reviews)
"We loved The Willows. The tour we had was just excellent, from the person behind the desk to the marketing director. You get a very good first impression when you walk in there. They've recently updated the place. We sat there with the marketing d..."
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13517 NE 86th Court, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
4.0
(28 reviews)
"My first impression of my tour at HarborChase of Villages Crossing was that the facilities were bright, pleasant, and modern. It looked very spacious, and when you went into the lobby, it looked very welcoming. Afew people were sitting around who ..."
READ MORE10780 N. US Highway 301, Oxford, FL, 34484
4.4
(15 reviews)
"When we had to decide on where my Mom should be we knew 2 things. It needed to be close to us and it needed to be safe. We were so glad that Mom has enjoyed everything about .issuing Oaks. From the warm friendly caregivers, to the knowledgeable a ..."
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12120 Co Rd 103, Oxford, FL, 34484
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Trinity Springs is a beautiful facility. The staff have been wonderful. I am very eager, and my dad is eager to get there. It is a very wonderful looking facility and is one of the most sought after facilities in The Villages community. The atmo..."
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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 ..."
READ MORE711 Cleveland Ave. , (CR 466A), Wildwood, FL, 34785
5.0
(1 reviews)
39106 Graya Airport Road, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Heidi's Haven - Lady Lake was like a home, but people were just sitting around in a living room watching television. There were no planned activities. They'll cook whatever you want and you'll get very good care, but my husband would be bored ther..."
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930 County Rd 466, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
4.6
(5 reviews)
"Lady Lake Senior Living was very nice. I felt that the clients were taken care of better there than in the other place I toured. I liked the staff, and it was very clean. It was a smaller facility which I liked. I just thought that my husband is g..."
READ MOREIn 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Options | (800) 262-2243 | As 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) 831-0404 | Florida’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) 726-8512 | In 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. |
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.
