10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lecanto, FL

Rosecastle of Citrus is a senior living community spanning 15 acres of natural forests and hills. The facility is designed to accommodate seniors who need assistance with personal grooming, hygiene maintenance and moving around, with all-inclusive pricing to make services more affordable. Residents can decorate their spacious studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments for a personal touch. Housekeepers maintain all apartments, allowing seniors to fill their days with activities such as reading in the library, painting, crafting or socializing with their peers. Seniors can take advantage of on-site salon and barber services or utilize free transportation to honor their appointments, explore the surrounding community or go shopping.

Sunflower Springs at Homosassa is less than 20 minutes outside Lecanto and caters exclusively to seniors looking for assisted living. The facility accommodates residents in private apartments with sitting areas, kitchenettes, and balconies. The caregiving staff offers seniors 24-7 assistance, ensuring they’re clean, well-fed and safe. Residents at Sunflower Springs benefit from amenities such as a fully-equipped fitness center, on-site salon and barber, and a movie theater. Aside from eating in the communal dining room, seniors can socialize while participating in paint lessons, dancing sessions and corn hole tournaments. Activities such as yard games, live music and pet therapy help seniors remain mentally and physically agile. Residents can also arrange tours to different locations around Homosassa and Citrus County.

Highland Place made our list because of its proximity to dental, hematology, oncology and pain management specialists. The pet-friendly community comprises studios and one-bedroom apartments that seniors can furnish with personal possessions. Caregivers provide assisted living services customized to individual needs, allowing seniors as much independence as possible. The facility’s housekeeping staff maintains cleanliness in residents' rooms and common areas. Highland Place also has a licensed nurse who offers round-the-clock medical assistance to residents. Seniors can participate in activities throughout the week, including crafting, sewing, bowling and playing bingo or board games. They can also get transport to visit a physician, attend religious services or go on shopping excursions around Inverness.

Located 15 miles from Lecanto, New Horizon Assisted Living made our list for its bungalow-style building, designed to be ideal for seniors with sight or mobility issues. Residents stay in private or shared one-bedroom apartments fitted with full bathrooms, and caregivers make use of a Service Care Plan to provide individualized assistance to seniors with activities of daily living. Residents who need medical supervision can get wound care, continence management and respiratory services on-site. Seniors with sight problems, or those who can't move or eat alone, can connect with a full-time companion to assist them. Residents of New Horizon enjoy three fresh meals and snacks throughout the day. They also participate in physical, mental and social exercises to remain fit.

We've highlighted Pleasant Grove Manor because it accommodates 20 seniors at a time, ensuring caregivers can provide everyone with undivided attention. The facility is located right at the edge of a large wildlife management area, providing walking paths and campgrounds seniors can use to commune with nature. Seniors receive caregiver assistance with activities such as bathing, oral hygiene, grooming and dressing. They also get three freshly prepared meals daily made from in-season ingredients. The facility's team plans activities to help seniors remain physically active and socially engaged; residents can play music, craft or play games with their peers. They can also relax outdoors in the yard and get some fresh air.

Grand Living at Citrus Hills is located in a quiet neighborhood close to an ER and various big chain pharmacies. Seniors, their spouses and even pets can make the facility feel like home by furnishing and decorating their apartments with personal items. Each apartment has a bathroom fitted with accessible technology to make it easy for seniors to bathe and groom. The facility has many caregivers who offer assistance with activities of daily living. Seniors can eat in any of the three common dining rooms or take meals in their own apartments. Residents have full access to a modern gym, multiple libraries and a 250-person movie theater. They can also paint, craft or play mahjong and board games with fellow residents.

Cedar Creek, located just 12 miles from Lecanto, is on this list because of its resort-style amenities that help seniors become one with nature. The two-story building is divided into one- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a full bathroom, closet and kitchenette. Residents enjoy 24-7 assistance from the caregiving staff, including with personal hygiene, continence care and medication management. A large dining room serves three fresh gourmet meals daily, prepared by award-winning chefs. Seniors can stay physically fit by exercising under the guidance of a Recreational Therapist. They are also encouraged to maintain their mental and spiritual health by participating in music, painting and devotional activities on-site.

The Reserve at Citrus is a resort-style senior community offering easy access to stores, restaurants, fitness centers and golf clubs. Residents at The Reserve can live in spacious private or shared studio apartments cleaned and maintained by housekeeping staff. Caregivers use an individualized care plan to assist residents with daily living activities. Seniors also have access to a full-time nursing staff who help with medication administration, wound management and continence care. Seniors at The Reserve enjoy a wide selection of daily meals and participate in various physical health programs throughout the day. They can also relax in the indoor and outdoor common areas or join their peers in scheduled off-campus shopping, religious and leisure activities.

Vitality Living is a vibrant retirement community in the heart of Spring Hill, offering seniors in assisted living wheelchair-accessible studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Caregivers assist residents with activities of daily living, while housekeepers manage the apartment cleaning and laundry. Seniors enjoy multiple menu options in the facility’s spacious dining room and can get special meals depending on their dietary requirements. They also have a full schedule of activities, including water therapy in the swimming pool or massage therapy at the on-site spa. Residents can spend time in the library, chapel or game room, depending on their interests. Seniors who want to shop, go to appointments or sightsee can take advantage of free bus transport around Spring Hill.

The handicap-friendly accommodations at The Residence at Timber Pines made it an obvious choice for our list. Residents reside in spacious rooms with full bathrooms fitted with bars and adjusted toilets and tubs to make them easier to use. Scooters and wheelchairs can easily fit through the facility’s hallways and rooms. Seniors benefit from full-time assistance with toileting, bathing, grooming and medication management. They get three chef-prepared meals and snacks daily in bright, airy communal dining rooms. Residents can remain socially active through happy hours, dance recitals, orchestras and luncheons. The Residence at Timber Pines is close to hospitals and shopping centers, ensuring seniors can receive prompt medical attention and engage with the surrounding community.