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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Tavares, FL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Tavares, 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 Tavares or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Tavares.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Tavares for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 32 assisted living facilities in the Tavares area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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9.6
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66 reviews
He needed an actual one bedroom rather than a Studio and I had just had knee replacement so we could look at a limited number of facilities. It was the best we saw.
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.
A lakefront home in sunny Florida. It doesn’t get much better than this. Our picturesque lakeside assisted living community is the perfect place to call home. Explore our fully stocked book shelves in the library. Stroll our lakefront walkways. Enjoy the view from the patio. Our community in...
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8.9
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34 reviews
My sister in law had a number of falling experiences over several years that required hospitalization & rehab. She was also in the early years of Dementia and her husband had passed away 5 years earlier. She...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our assisted living community features an excellent location in Tavares, Fla., known for its famed seaplane base and marina on Lake Dora. Our campus is located in a quiet neighborhood a short drive from downtown Tavares with its quaint local cafes and shops.You’ll find other seniors to bond with...
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8.0
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36 reviews
The location of The Cove at Tavares Village is wonderful. It is also close to me. I would highly recommend this facility to anybody looking for assisted living for a loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Less than a mile from Lake Harris in beautiful Tavares FL exists a leisurely life at The Cove at Tavares Village. About 25 miles northwest of Orlando, you will find a group of senior citizens who wake up each morning greeted by sunshine and secure in the knowledge their lives are comfortable in...
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9.7
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136 reviews
Knowledgeable, professional and committed staff who provide wonderful care. The facilities are clean and very well maintained. Food is excellent with a varied menu. There are plenty of activities to suit a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Waterman Village is Central Florida's TOTAL retirement/senior living community. Not-for-profit, faith-based tradition, locally operated, no off-site management company, no off-site corporate ownership. Truly mission over margin since 1989. Independent living homes and apartments, an assisted...
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9.5
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88 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Vista Lakes offers assisted living options for seniors in Leesburg, Florida in our intimate single story building.Stroll through our lush courtyard garden, watch your favorite movie in our TV room or enjoy a book by the fireplace. At Vista Lakes there is something for everyone to enjoy. We offer...
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9.3
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19 reviews
My wife [name removed], 81 and diagnosed with Alzheimers Dementia, was placed into memory care, not Certus, last March. She had high anxiety and was overly aggressive and combative. The caregivers at this...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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8.5
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28 reviews
Found out about Regency Park and moved my mom in about two months ago. The staff members are warm and professional. Mom enjoys the activities, the food, but most of all - her new friends! Mom is so happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Discover a place where comfort, care, and community come together. Regency Park Assisted Living Facility offers a warm and welcoming community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and support while ensuring a comfortable and...
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8.0
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7 reviews
the staff was incredible but the cleanliness not so much. However, I would recommend this community to other families especially those who are lower income
Provides: Assisted 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.
Eustis Senior Care lies quietly in the small community of beautiful Eustis, Florida. Just a few streets away from the glistening waters of Lake Eustis, warm Florida sunshine and a gentle breeze over the lake help make Eustis Senior Care a tropical lifestyle to sooth the soul. Eustis is known to...
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7.0
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28 reviews
We had a great first impression with the Osprey Lodge - the community itself is just really pretty and it is always very clean, that stood out to us right away. The staff members and quality of care has been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Welcome to Osprey Lodge! We are Central Florida's premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Our standards for these services and amenities are upheld by our dedicated and...
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The Mayfield Retirement Center feels welcoming and homey. Everyone from the Administrator to the cleaners are concerned about each and every resident. The interactions between people who work there and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Mayfield Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Leesburg, Florida. We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of those in Leesburg and the surrounding area. Located off Rt. 460, we offer convenient access to the surrounding community, modern amenities, and...
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8.0
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1 review
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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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
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.
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,...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cost of assisted living in Tavares, FL
The average cost of senior living in Tavares is $4,127 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL with an average of $3,960 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tavares, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tavares, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tavares vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Tavares, FL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Tavares over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Tavares, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Tavares
Recent reviews for assisted living in Tavares
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.
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.
Brookdale Tavares
5.0
Very helpful moving resident in and keeping family informed. Staff is courteous and willing to help with resident needs. I would highly recommend this facility be entrusted with the care of a loved one who can no longer live by themselves.
Tavares review score based on 117 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 117 reviews of 28 Tavares assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Tavares 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
Tavares review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Tavares 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 117 reviews of 28 Tavares assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Tavares 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.Tavares, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Tavares assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tavares assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tavares, 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 Tavares 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 Tavares 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
35.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Tavares 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 Tavares Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tavares, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tavares 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 Tavares partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tavares, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Tavares 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 Tavares communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tavares 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 Tavares offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Tavares
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 Tavares protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cascade Heights, Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs and Waterman Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Tavares, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 32 assisted living facilities near Tavares, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Tavares, Florida are Cascade Heights, Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs and Waterman Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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