Assisted Living Communities in The Villages, FL
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in The Villages, FL below include Assisted Living facility with 1303 reviews. On average in The Villages, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Dawn3
5.0
Review of Watercrest Buena Vista
My dad will move into Watercrest Buena Vista. We chose them because of the location, amenities, and food. They have a swimming pool. The layout was what he was looking for. It was well-built...
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Mark Martin
5.0
Review of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living
Best value for your dollar. Great atmosphere and very caring staff. Food is awesome and monthly family and friends parties are wonderful.
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Jan222
5.0
Review of Freedom Pointe at The Villages
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in The Villages, FL and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in The Villages
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in The Villages
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.
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 The Villages, FL
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
Free Assisted Living Resources in The Villages
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in The Villages
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.





