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Diana & her staff are caring, lovely people, who provide respect for their residents, while adding a splash of good-feeling humor. The house is a very attractive, and the atmosphere warm. Diana applies the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I can only guess that the place has undergone yet another ownership change because some of these reviews seem to be about an entirely different place. The furniture is in better shape than my own, and I'm...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rainbow Gardens Assisted LivingSpring Hill, FL, is a vibrant community located in Hernando County. Rainbow Gardens Assisted Living is a senior care home in Spring Hill that provides the services necessary for seniors to retain a good qualify of life and retain their independence. Outdoor...
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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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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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There are only six residents. They are assisted living. They have taken such good care of my mom. The activities are really good. They are very supportive with activities. The food is very good. They are...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
L & V Sweethome CareL & V Sweethome Care is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Spring Hill, Florida in Hernando County. Spring Hill is a part of that is known as Florida's Nature Coast. This means that wildlife and outdoor recreation area a large part of...
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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We had a really good experience with Mission Oaks - so much better than with a previous facility our loved one was at. It's a clean friendly atmosphere with caring personnel. They're always really friendly...
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in the sunny location of Spring Hill, Florida, The Isidora Assisted Living Facility is known for high quality care and professional service. We provide daily help for the elderly in need of assistance for daily activities, adult day care services, general assisted living, respite care,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
CHRISTIAN RAY OF LIGHT ADULT FAMILY HOME CARE Spring Hill, Florida To Whom It May Concern: My name is Maria Polanco. I'm starting a small business as caregiver for seniors who need help, care, and above all love and a family atmosphere in a safe and secured location. All of this will be...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Palms Assisted LivingLocated in Florida's rural Hernando County, The Palms Assisted Living in Spring Hill is a residential care home that provides a comfortable, safe environment for seniors. Spring Hill is a medium-sized community of just under 100,000 residents that enjoys a blend of urban...
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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.
Faith Loving Care is an assisted living community located in the town of Spring Hill, FL. The town of Spring Hill is in Hernando County and home to about 99,000 residents. Our residents are able to enjoy year round warm weather and convenient beach access if they want to venture out. The location...
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Magnolia house is a wonderful assisted living. The staff is loving and patient, the food is fantastic and [Removed] the manager is on top of everything she is understanding loving and a great cook. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Magnolia House Assisted Living The Magnolia House Assisted Living is a residential care home located in Spring Hill, Florida in the county of Hernando. Residents here enjoy mild winters and sunny summer days. The town of Spring Hill is located on the western side of the pan handle and is...
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I am the daughter of the new resident. I moved my Mother from Chicago to Crystal River just 9 days ago. She had a stroke 2 months ago. The staff and individual care is unbelievable. The concept is more...
Provides: Memory Care
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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: Memory Care
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Ellison Adult Family Care HomeEllison Adult Family Care Home is a residential care home located in the quaint city of Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Our vibrant community is located in the exclusive subdivision of Marion Oaks. Ocala is an inviting and lively city offering many choices for fun...
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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Istachatta, FL

The average cost of senior living in Istachatta is $3,673 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,206 per month.

Assisted living costs in Istachatta, FL, vs. nearby cities

Istachatta, FL
$3,673/mo
$4,146/mo

Assisted living costs in Istachatta, FL, vs. state and national averages

Istachatta, FL
$3,673/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Istachatta, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,673/mo
$4,019/mo

Assisted living costs in Istachatta, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,373/mo
Private
$4,008/mo
Studio
$4,443/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,589/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,552/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,504/mo

Senior living costs in Istachatta 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: Istachatta, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIstachatta, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,673/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,019/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,750/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Istachatta, FL:$3,673/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Istachatta, FL:$4,019/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Istachatta, FL:$3,750/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Istachatta, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Istachatta 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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Assisted living cost trends in Istachatta, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Istachatta 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
Istachatta, FL$4,490/mo$4,269/mo+5.2%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Istachatta, FL
2024 average cost:$4,490/mo
2023 average cost:$4,269/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Istachatta, FL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Istachatta

Recent reviews for assisted living in Istachatta

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
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.

Brentwood Retirement Community in Lecanto, FL

3.9
The community is very nice. I feel relieved knowing she is taken care of and is starting to get acclimated. I would highly recommend this community to others. The only thing I think could improve is the variety of food offered.

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

Istachatta review score based on 1,338 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 1338 reviews of 350 Istachatta assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Istachatta review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Istachatta review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Istachatta, FL350 facilities
8.2
Bushnell, FL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Istachatta assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,338 reviews of 350 Istachatta assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Istachatta resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
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3.6
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Istachatta assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Istachatta assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Istachatta, 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 Istachatta assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Istachatta 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
49.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Istachatta assisted living

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 Istachatta Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Istachatta assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Istachatta 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
25.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Istachatta assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Istachatta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Istachatta assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Istachatta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Istachatta

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Istachatta protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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