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The communication was fantastic and informative and helpful. There is definitely a sense of community with the residents and staff, they even have a resident president like a little council
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The Waverly just celebrated its one-year anniversary. It is a beautiful facility with caring staff, good food, and lots of bright airy rooms and balconies for residents and families use. The caregivers are...
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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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.
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, 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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I loved the home setting for my uncle Mrs. [name removed] is provided a private room and bath for him 3 great meals and snacks if he wanted also activities to keep him busy a loving atmosphere for all that...
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
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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, 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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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All the staff were very kind and helped with my mom's move from home to New Horizon. The food is wonderful here. The care is very good, my mother was always clean, and looked good.
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.
New Horizon Senior Citizen Home is located in Inverness, Florida. This quaint town is filled with lush grass and trees, historic buildings, and a tranquil lake. Inverness has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, parks, and fishing. This assisted living community will allow...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of assisted living in Sumter County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sumter County is $3,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooksville, FL with an average of $3,392 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Sumter County, FL
$3,855/mo
$4,146/mo
$4,129/mo

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

Sumter County, FL
$3,855/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,855/mo
$4,074/mo

Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,436/mo
Private
$4,588/mo
Studio
$4,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,457/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,841/mo

Senior living costs in Sumter County 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: Sumter County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSumter County, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,855/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,074/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,781/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sumter County, FL:$3,855/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sumter County, FL:$4,074/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sumter County, FL:$3,781/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sumter County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sumter County 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 Sumter County, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sumter County 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
Sumter County, FL$4,426/mo$4,137/mo+7.0%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sumter County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,426/mo
2023 average cost:$4,137/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
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 Sumter County, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Sumter County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sumter County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sumter County

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.

Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL

4.8
I would recommend it to others. I told my mom that if I can live in a place like Cascade Heights when I am old I will be very happy. We picked this community because it was very good. Residents were all very positive about it.

Sumter County review score based on 1,434 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 1434 reviews of 345 Sumter County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sumter County 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

Sumter County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Sumter County, FL345 facilities
8.2
Bushnell, FL9 facilities
6.5
Webster, FL28 facilities

Review subcategories for Sumter County 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 1,434 reviews of 345 Sumter County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sumter County 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.
Sumter County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Sumter County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumter County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumter County, 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 Sumter County 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 Sumter County 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
53%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sumter County 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 Sumter County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sumter County 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 Sumter County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumter County 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 Sumter County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumter County 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 Sumter County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumter County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
30.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sumter County

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 Sumter County protect seniors.
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Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Community, Village Veranda and Freedom Pointe at the Villages, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 403 assisted living facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sumter County, Florida are Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs, Grand Villa of New Port Richey and Windsor at Celebration. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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