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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Gardens at TavaresThe Gardens At Tavares is located in the beautiful and peaceful city of Tavares, FL. Our community is family owned and managed, and it offers a safe and serene place for seniors to call home. Family members visiting those who choose to live as a part of our assisted living...
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Heritage did wonderfully. We were very happy with them. They were very good to her. She wasn't alone, which is what we wanted. I would recommend their community for sure.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Canterfield of Ocala is Ocala's premier senior community! We will offer 91 assisted living units, as well as independent living villas. Luxury is our standard! Each unit has crown moldings, granite counter tops, beautiful ceramic tile floors and luxurious carpet with ample room for your treasured...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Offering a variety of retirement lifestyles from independent to assisted living, The Village is Gainesville, Florida's premier rental retirement community. Our property is tucked away on spacious North Florida acreage. The natural beauty of the small ponds, tall pines and native live oaks were...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The people are nice. But it's more for dementia and Alzheimer's, and that made it a little hard to socialize. The food was excellent, and about 95% of aides were very good. I would recommend it for a long...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Savannah Manor is an assisted living community located in the town of Leesburg, FL. A former citrus production area, the city of Leesburg is in Lake County and home to about 19,000 residents. Residents are able to relax in year round warm weather and enjoy great attractions like nearby Orlando,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Premiere is a great facility. The staff has been very helpful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Astoria Assisted Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My brother lives here .The staff truly do care about their residents here . They get daily care at top rate. I recommend this facility to any loved one looking for a place to live. The facility is very...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Harbor House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to assisted living care in the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harbor House is an assisted living community located in Dunnellon, FL, the heart of horse country. Nestled in a virtual jungle of tropical trees, Harbor House is a great place to sit outside and just absorb the majesty of the nature. Nearby parks and nature preserves truly make Harbor House an...

Cost of memory care in Welaka, FL

The average cost of senior living in Welaka is $4,270 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,713 per month.

Memory care costs in Welaka, FL, vs. nearby cities

Welaka, FL
$4,270/mo

Memory care costs in Welaka, FL, vs. state and national averages

Welaka, FL
$4,270/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Welaka, FL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,270/mo

Memory care costs in Welaka, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,729/mo
Studio
$4,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,633/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,490/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,033/mo

Senior living costs in Welaka vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Welaka, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWelaka, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,270/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,978/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,088/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Welaka, FL:$4,270/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Welaka, FL:$3,978/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Welaka, FL:$4,088/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Welaka, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Welaka and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Welaka, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Welaka have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Welaka, FL$5,087/mo$5,017/mo+1.4%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Welaka, FL
2024 average cost:$5,087/mo
2023 average cost:$5,017/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,038/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Welaka

Recent reviews for memory care in Welaka

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

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We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Canterfield of Jacksonville in Middleburg, FL

4.5
My best day was when my mother said "I really like being here....they take good care of me"...then I new I had made the right choice. Thank you for making your residents care a priority. Mom is content and well cared for and that gives me peace of mind. Thank you all for loving my mom too.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Welaka review score based on 1,052 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1052 reviews of 173 Welaka memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Welaka review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Welaka review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Welaka, FL173 facilities
8.4
Pomona Park, FL188 facilities
7.9
Crescent City, FL14 facilities

Review subcategories for Welaka memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,052 reviews of 173 Welaka memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Welaka resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Welaka, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Welaka memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Welaka memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Welaka, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Welaka memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Welaka that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Welaka memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Welaka Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Welaka, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Welaka memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Welaka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Welaka memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Welaka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Welaka memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Welaka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Welaka, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Welaka

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Welaka protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, Brookdale Mandarin Central and Grand Villa of DeLand are the top-rated memory care facilities near Welaka, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 209 memory care facilities near Welaka, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Welaka, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and Benton House of Port Orange. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 209 memory care facilities near you in Welaka, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Welaka, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Welaka, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Welaka, Florida ranges from $850 to $8995. The average Memory Care cost in Welaka, Florida is $4,270. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Welaka, Florida typically starts at $850. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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