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Best Assisted Living in Ocala, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 assisted living communities in Ocala, FL using Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Avg Monthly Cost: $4,851The average monthly cost across facilities in Ocala, FL. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 20/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Ocala, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ocala, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

The Windsor at Ocala
AL
MC
Ocala
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 89
Rank #517 / 1074
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1403 / 1486
18Th Avenue Alf LLC
86
Facility 86
FL AVG 83
Rank #428 / 876
29
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #331 / 919
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #429 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit$7,500Kristen K Montgomery1 Bed-
Canterfield of Ocala
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ocala
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 89
Rank #442 / 1074
No
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 40
Rank #933 / 1486
Vop Ocala, LLC
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
23
34.8%
Facility 34.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #174 / 919
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #482 / 919
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #557 / 919
For-Profit$500Wendy Carol Langford1 Bed / Villa-
The Bridge at Ocala
AL
NH
Ocala
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 89
Rank #504 / 1074
Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 40
Rank #638 / 1486
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 83
Rank #68 / 876
16
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #201 / 919
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #185 / 919
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #26 / 919
For-Profit-Lori GomillionStudio / 1 BedA+
Brentwood at Fore Ranch
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ocala
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
Yes
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 40
Rank #1015 / 1486
Ocala Assisted Living, LLC
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 83
Rank #679 / 876
69
62.3%
Facility 62.3%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #567 / 919
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 33
Rank #827 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit$5,100Terri MohlerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Canopy Oaks
AL
MC
Ocala
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
No
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #976 / 1486
Summerville At Ocala West LLC
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 83
Rank #756 / 876
39
48.7%
Facility 48.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #335 / 919
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$17,650Ann Marie Starr-LoeStudio / 1 BedA+
Camelot Chateau Assisted Living
AL
NH
Ocala
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 89
Rank #533 / 1074
Yes
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 40
Rank #667 / 1486
Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 83
Rank #383 / 876
40
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #521 / 919
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #530 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit$3,750Kenneth RaganStudio-
Brookdale Paddock Hills
AL
MC
Ocala
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
Summerville At Ocala East LLC
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 83
Rank #452 / 876
42
52.4%
Facility 52.4%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #392 / 919
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 33
Rank #601 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit$3,000Janee Marie FlandersStudioA+
Ocala Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ocala
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 89
Rank #645 / 1074
Yes
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 40
Rank #888 / 1486
Pacifica Senior Living Ocala LLC
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 83
Rank #452 / 876
34
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #449 / 919
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #514 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit$6,500Aaron C Gray1 Bed / 2 BedA
Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
AL
IL
MC
Ocala
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 89
Rank #56 / 1074
No
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
Cmcp-Pinecastle LLC
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 83
Rank #496 / 876
43
44.2%
Facility 44.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #281 / 919
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 33
Rank #690 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$1,500Paul W. CottaStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Hampton Manor at Deerwood
AL
IL
MC
Ocala
-No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 40
Rank #1356 / 1486
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AdviniaCare Paddock Ridge
AL
MC
Ocala
-Yes
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 40
Rank #1301 / 1486
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God Answers Prayers – Emmanuel Inc.
AL
HC
RC
Belleview (The Villages)
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 89
Rank #917 / 1074
No
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 40
Rank #1428 / 1486
God Answers Prayers-Emmanuel Inc
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 83
Rank #68 / 876
11
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #301 / 919
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #132 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
Not-For-Profit-Cheryl Applegate--
The Harmony House of Ocala
AL
Ocala
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 89
Rank #756 / 1074
No
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 40
Rank #1454 / 1486
Harmony House Alf LLC
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 83
Rank #825 / 876
59
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #716 / 919
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 33
Rank #865 / 919
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #633 / 919
For-Profit$30,050Katherine Hack Earnest--
Overview of Adviniacare Paddock Ridge

A community with unparalleled care for memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, AdviniaCare Paddock delivers quality nursing with integrity and respect for seniors in Ocala. The resident-focused community focuses on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. Many families have trusted the retirement home over the years because of its commitment to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment for a transformative experience.

AdviniaCare’s nursing services include pain management, diabetes management, restorative nursing, wound care, and a team of 24/7 nurses. Assisted living, memory care, and hospice services include ADLS, medication management, stimulating activities, and enriching programs.

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Overview of God Answers Prayers – Emmanuel INC.

Create lasting moments with the blissful senior living community of God Answers Prayers – Emmanuel Inc. in Southeast 101st Ter Belleview, FL offering personal care. As a non-profit community, God Answers Prayers – Emmanuel Inc. is a six-bed community that is committed to providing exceptional assistance for seniors’ welfare. The community goes above and beyond to provide the highest quality of care and assistance to ensure seniors flourish and reach their full potential.

Play with friends and meet people from diverse backgrounds through enjoyable activities and enriching programs. The community promotes a bright and inviting environment for residents to feel a sense of camaraderie. God Answers Prayers – Emmanuel Inc. is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years.

Contact God Answers Prayers – Emmanuel Inc.

Overview of The Harmony House of Ocala

The Harmony House of Ocala is a 54-bed for-profit assisted living facility located in Ocala, Florida. Operated by Harmony House Alf LLC and managed by administrator Katherine Hack Earnest, the residential community offers a small-scale living layout. The property functions as an option for seniors requiring standard personal care, short-term respite stays, or post-acute physical rehabilitation tracks.

Government compliance profiles tracked by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration reflect an intensely scrutinized history, registering 84 total deficiencies across 59 inspection cycles over 13 years. This operational frequency averages 5.6 citations annually, a metric that sits 22% worse than the standard Florida state baseline.

State field logs identify an ongoing compliance pattern: 58 of the 59 historical reviews resulted in citations, establishing a 98% citation rate with only one error-free audit since 2012. Historical records document major deficiency clusters, including an 11-citation audit in November 2014 and an 8-citation review in November 2020, with recurrent themes spanning physical plant safety, medication assistance, food service standards, resident rights, admissions paperwork, background screening, and employee certifications in CPR and Alzheimer’s care. While recent reviews in March 2024 and March 2025 indicated smaller findings restricted to staffing levels, physical plant maintenance, and elopement standards, the property has been assessed 11 administrative fines totaling $30,100.

Regarding daily facility operations, around-the-clock staffing incorporates licensed nursing oversight to handle medication tracking and health monitoring. The culinary department prepares chef-style meals daily, while a multilingual staff base accommodates residents communicating in English, Spanish, German, Hebrew, Korean, and Sign Language. For peer socialization, internal teams execute a weekly recreational agenda featuring arts and crafts, physical exercise classes, musical programs, table games, and organized social outings. Financial access is supported through the integration of Medicaid waiver plans alongside private pay.

Prospective representatives evaluating long-term care options should carefully examine the provider’s persistent 98% citation history and direct remediation logs before coordinating placement. The 54-capacity residential framework is designed for individuals who require routine physical assistance or specialized multi-language support within a smaller community environment.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Ocala, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Ocala, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Ocala, FL is approximately $4,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Ocala, FL?

Assisted living in Ocala, FL typically ranges from $3,500–$5,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Ocala, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Ocala, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Ocala, FL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~15–20 licensed assisted living facilities in Ocala, FL.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.