Best Independent Living in Ocala, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 independent living communities in Ocala, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in FL
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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: 118The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ocala, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Ocala Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Ocala
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 88
Rank #631 / 1,058
Yes
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 42
Rank #888 / 1,427
Pacifica Senior Living Ocala LLC
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 83
Rank #473 / 901
34
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #427 / 906
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #502 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$6,500Aaron C Gray1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Canterfield of Ocala
IL
AL
MC
RC
Ocala
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
Yes
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 42
Rank #933 / 1,427
Vop Ocala, LLC
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #287 / 901
23
35%
Facility 35%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #158 / 906
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #470 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$500Wendy Carol Langford1 Bed / Villa-
Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
IL
AL
MC
Ocala
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 88
Rank #56 / 1,058
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,224 / 1,427
Cmcp-Pinecastle LLC
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 83
Rank #518 / 901
43
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #262 / 906
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 33
Rank #678 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$1,500Paul W. CottaStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Brentwood at Fore Ranch
IL
AL
MC
RC
Ocala
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,015 / 1,427
Ocala Assisted Living, LLC
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 83
Rank #704 / 901
69
62%
Facility 62%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #538 / 906
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 33
Rank #814 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$5,100Terri MohlerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Hampton Manor at Deerwood
IL
AL
MC
Ocala
-No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,356 / 1,427
---------Studio / 1 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Ocala.

Ocala Senior Living

11311 Sw 95Th Cir, Ocala, FL 34481
Overview of Ocala Senior Living

Ocala Senior Living in Ocala, Florida, offers memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Ocala Senior Living provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Overview of Canterfield of Ocala

Situated in the quiet lands of South West State Road 200, Ocala, FL, Canterfield of Ocala is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Select among the cozy and well-built residences with various floor plans to ensure you live in comfort and convenience. Enjoy the benefits of living in an incredible community that strives to provide top-tier care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

Learn new things and lead a meaningful life through fun wellness programs and enriching activities. Indulge in fine dining options and satiate your cravings with delicious and healthy meals. Surrounded by bright and airy spaces, Canterfield of Ocala is great for seniors who want to optimize their freedom while staying connected with their surroundings.

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Overview of Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle

Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle is a one-of-a-kind senior living community tucked in the peaceful neighborhood of Ocala, FL, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring a diversity of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, the community promises comfortable and safe residences. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals, Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle delivers round-the-clock personalized care and assistance.

The community fosters a warm and welcoming environment, employing a whole-person approach to ensure residents remain joyful and inspired. Focusing on memory care, the Clare Bridge Training provides seniors with the utmost attention to meet their special needs. Three healthy and delicious meals are served daily to satisfy the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Brookdale Chrambrel Pinecastle provides relaxation and wellness with its wonderful amenities including a fitness center, a therapy room, a game room, a theater, business centers, an outdoor pool, a library, an arts and crafts studio, billiards, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, a piano, meeting rooms, a fish pond, a courtyard and garden, landscaped grounds, and scenic walking paths.

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Overview of Brentwood at Fore Ranch

Located in the harmonious residential area of South West 48th Avenue, Ocala, FL, is the blissful senior living community of Brentwood at Fore Ranch that provides assisted living and memory support. Experience care and support that best matches your needs and preferences with a dedicated and highly trained team available around the clock. Moreover, the community employs an exclusive Daypulse Approach for individuals with memory-related needs to ensure they are not hassled in their daily lives through patterned activities.

Brentwood at Fore Ranch respects residents’ boundaries and provides them with assistance when it is needed and wants to maximize their independence. With engaging activities and enjoyable programs, seniors have more opportunities to create meaningful interactions and unforgettable moments with friends. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to with delicious and well-balanced dining options catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brentwood at Fore Ranch is ideal for seniors looking to make the most out their best years without the fear of being alone.

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Overview of Hampton Manor at Deerwood

Situated in the serene neighborhood of Ocala, FL, Hampton Manor at Deerwood is a blissful senior living community offering assisted living. Have a relaxing retirement within the cozy and sophisticated residence of Hampton Manor at Deerwood in a wide array of studio and one-bedroom floor plans. The community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors’ needs and aspirations are well-cared for with a dedicated and highly skilled team.

Discover new hobbies and relive past interests with a jam-packed calendar of activities conducted for seniors to remain active and happy. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Hampton Manor at Deerwood strives to provide a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years doing what they love within its stunning premises.

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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 Independent Living in Ocala, FL

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

The average monthly cost of independent living in Ocala, FL is approximately $1,870. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Independent living in Ocala, FL typically ranges from $467 - $4,356 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 independent living communities in Ocala, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Ocala, FL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ocala, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Ocala, FL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.