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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Old Town, FL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Old Town, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Old Town or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Old Town.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Old Town for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 26 assisted living facilities in the Old Town area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hardeetown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chiefland, Trenton and Bronson.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Old Town, FL
The average cost of senior living in Old Town is $4,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Branford, FL with an average of $3,062 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Old Town, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Old Town, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Old Town vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Old Town, FL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Old Town over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Old Town, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Old Town
Recent reviews for assisted living in Old Town
Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Assisted Living in Gainesville, FL
4.7
They are very accomodating in the kitchen area, if it's something my loved one does not eat, they will make something else, like a grill cheese sandwich or something. It takes a while to get acclimated, but don't be afraid to speak up if you have any issues. I picked this community because of ...
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Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, FL
5.0
My mother lived at this facility for over a year and I loved it for her. Before she wasn't a really happy person at the last facility I had her in but once I put her in Plantation Oaks she was always in a great mood. Always !!! My mom passed away on August 26, 2017, due to complications from a ...
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Charter Senior Living of Gainesville
4.3
The issue our family has had with Charter Senior Living was that the meds were messed up twice and our loved did not want to participate in activities. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Old Town review score based on 47 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 26 Old Town assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Old Town 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
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Review subcategories for Old Town 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 47 reviews of 26 Old Town assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Old Town 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.Old Town, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Old Town assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Town assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Town, 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 Old Town 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 Old Town 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
34.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Old Town 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 Old Town 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
38.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Town 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 Old Town 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
30.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Town 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 Old Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Town 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 Old Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Old Town
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Old Town protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Windsor of Gainesville, Charter Senior Living of Gainesville and The Canopy at Harper Lake are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Old Town, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 26 assisted living facilities near Old Town, Florida. See the full list.
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