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Designed to be a master retirement community, The Villages, Florida, is an ideal destination for seniors looking to spend their golden years in a vibrant and robust community. The city’s thriving senior community is comprised of nearly 80% of the overall population, and The Villages offers plenty of daily socialization and activity for its residents. Florida’s year-round warm climate and senior-friendly tax laws, which allow residents to keep their retirement and Social Security earnings tax-free, contribute to The Villages’ reputation as a popular retirement destination. Seniors can enjoy golfing at one of the 50 available courses, participating in an endless variety of sports activities and watching shows at the live entertainment venues.
Assisted living in The Villages costs an average of $5,375 per month, although costs may vary depending on the individual community and the services and amenities offered.
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At $5,375 per month, assisted living in The Villages is nearly $2,000 more than the Florida average of $3,500 and $1,324 higher than the national average of $4,051. Assisted living costs in neighboring states are generally less expensive than in The Villages. Alabama, at $3,250, is the least expensive, followed by Georgia ($3,335). Costs in South Carolina ($3,500) and Mississippi ($3,524) are also less expensive than in The Villages, although both are on par with Florida’s average assisted living costs.
Among cities in Florida, The Villages has the most expensive assisted living costs, followed by Tallahassee, at $4,775 per month. To the south, costs in Orlando, at $4,274, are roughly $1,000 less each month, and costs drop even lower in Lakeland, to $3,498 per month. Along the coast, Port St. Lucie ($3,500) has the same costs as Lakeland, while Miami ($3,250) along the eastern coast and Tampa ($3,250) along the western are among the lowest in the state. Pensacola ($3,665), also along the coast, is similarly priced to Lakeland and Port St. Lucie, while Naples is slightly higher, at $4,195 per month.
Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs, which oversees and administers the state’s Medicaid system, also operates the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC). The SMMC LTC program helps delay nursing home placement by providing services and supports, including financial assistance, to seniors living in assisted living communities.
To learn more about the specific eligibility requirements and application process for Florida’s SMMC LTC program, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Elder Options | (800) 262-2243 | As the Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging, Elder Options administers programs and services for seniors in The Villages and nearby counties. In addition to an Elder hotline, which serves as the starting point for finding relevant information and assistance, Elder Options provides a variety of healthy aging classes, such as diabetes and chronic disease self-management and tai chi. Medicare classes are offered, as are options and benefits counseling sessions. Elder Options also provides a number of volunteer opportunities that include training to teach tai chi or fall prevention workshops to other seniors. |
| Sumter County Veteran Services | (352) 689-4400 | Veterans and their loved ones can receive support and assistance applying for benefits through Sumter County Veteran Services. In addition to providing information about pensions, SCVS helps veterans and their dependents access entitlements to life insurance, education options and survivor benefits. |
| The Villages VA Clinic | (352) 674-5000 | As part of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, The Villages VA Clinic offers general medical services for veterans and their dependents, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, physical medicine, cardiology and more. Both acute and chronically ill veterans can be cared for, and social work and mental health services are also available. |
| The Recreation Department at The Villages | (352) 674-1800 | Seniors residing in The Villages can participate in the many varied volunteer opportunities. From supporting local soup kitchens to running recreational activities, there are many options for seniors to use their specific talents and skills. Seniors can visit any Regional Recreation Center or see the online Resident Lifestyle Volunteer Guidelines to apply. |
| Sumter County Transit | (352) 568-6683 | Sumter County Transit provides transportation to seniors who are unable to transport themselves to medical appointments or other destinations. Door-to-door transportation is available, and applications can be completed online or in-person at the Sumter County Transit office, to determine eligibility. |
The Villages assisted living communities are required to follow regulations set for by Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration, including health and safety standards, medication administration, accommodations and staffing. To learn more about these laws and regulations, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.