Senior Living in Ocala, FL: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Ocala, Florida spans 31 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Marion County in Florida. 3 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in Ocala: 31 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Marion County in Florida, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 6 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Marion County, FL 31 communities
- Always Home Assisted LivingOcala, FL · Assisted Living
- Best Care Senior Living at OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Bridgewater Park Assisted LivingOcala, FL · Assisted Living
- Brookdale Canopy OaksOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle, Se 19th AveOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle, Se 24th RdOcala, FL · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Brookdale Paddock HillsOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Camelot Chateau Assisted LivingOcala, FL · Assisted Living
- God Answers Prayers - EmmanuelBelleview, FL · Assisted Living
- Grand Villa of OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Hampton Deerwood ALFOcala, FL · Assisted Living
- Hawthorne Inn of OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Hidden Pines ALFOcala, FL · Assisted Living
- Higher Ground Assisted Living FacilityBelleview, FL · Assisted Living
- Highpoint at StonecrestSummerfield, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Hm BelleviewBelleview, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Hm OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Molly's Care HomeOcklawaha, FL · Assisted Living
- Ocala Senior LivingOcala, FL · Assisted Living
- Paddock Ridge at OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Prestige ManorBelleview, FL · Assisted Living
- Prestige Manor IIBelleview, FL · Assisted Living
- Seniors' Umbrella ALF and Long Term Caregivers' Comfort Care (3c's)Summerfield, FL · Assisted Living
- Summerfield Suites ALFSummerfield, FL · Assisted Living
- The Bridge at Life Care Center of OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living
- The Glen at OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Harbor House of OcalaDunnellon, FL · Assisted Living
- The Harmony House of OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Tina's Assisted LivingOcala, FL · Assisted Living
- Windsor at OcalaOcala, FL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Wings of Love Assisted LivingOcala, FL · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Ocala?
Assisted living in the Ocala area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Ocala range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. Florida’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Ocala?
3 of the 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Ocala metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ocala. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center | Ocala, FL | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Tlc Management |
| Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | The Villages, FL | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Life Care Center of Ocala | Ocala, FL | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center | Ocala, FL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 180 | Nhs Management |
| Palm Garden of Ocala | Ocala, FL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 180 | Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation |
| Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Ocala, FL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 180 | Infinite Care |
| Avante at Ocala | Ocala, FL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 133 | Avante Centers |
| Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center | Ocala, FL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Sovereign Healthcare Holdings |
| The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Ocala, FL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 99 | Gold Fl Trust Ii |
| Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing | Ocala, FL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Infinite Care |
| Aviata at Arbor Springs | Ocala, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 180 | Aviata Health Group |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Ocala areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Ocala metro is spread across Marion County in Florida. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Florida
- Ocala (31)
- Belleview (5)
- Summerfield (3)
- The Villages (1)
- Ocklawaha (1)
- Dunnellon (1)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Assisted living and memory care by city
Ocala senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Florida, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 3 Ocala-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 31 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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