Assisted Living in Alachua, Florida

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Alachua, Florida. This includes 1 facility in Alachua and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Florida range from about $28 to $264 per day, with an average expenditure running approximately $100. The monthly cost averages about $3,000 and ranges between $850 and $7,920. Annually, the median cost is about $36,000, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Alachua, FL range between $1,900 per month and $5,000 per month. The average cost is about $3,500 per month, or about $42,000 yearly.

SeniorScore™ for Alachua, Florida

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Alachua scores higher than the Florida average of 76.
Alachua scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Shands Rehab Hospital and North Florida Regional Medical Center).
There are 16 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Holliman Group Home, Plantation Oaks Senior Living, and The Village.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 77 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Gainesville National Country Club, West End Golf Course, and Meadowbrook Golf Club.
There are 9 parks near the city center, including Travelers Campground, City-Alachua Recreation Department, and High Springs Campground.
There are 39 churches in or near the city, including Forest Grove Baptist Church, Christ Central of Alachua, and Alachua Church of Christ.
There are 16 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 25 grocery stores within the city.
There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.25% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.05% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.75%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Florida has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $76,541, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $60,814, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $31,873, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $42,000 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $17,745 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,188 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.37%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Alachua receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Alachua has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Alachua has an average population density of 730.7 people per square mile.
Residents of Alachua have an average daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Alachua has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 91.44%.

Alachua is a small city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County and is included in the Gainesville metropolitan area. The surrounding statistical area has 189,951 residents, but there are 15,167 residing in the city limits. Around 30% of the local residents are over the age of 55.

Alachua has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The median home price in the city is $223,500, which is relatively higher than the Florida average of $208,500. Alachua also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 5.37%. The city's median household income is $61,000 ($32,000 per person), compared to the average of $40,000 for the whole of Florida.

Alachua has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city gets very large amounts of rainfall each year. Alachua has above average air quality ratings and an average rate of crime in comparison to other cities.

More About Alachua, Florida

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Alachua, Florida

Holliman Group Home

14104 NW 140th St

Alachua, FL 32615

1-855-243-3078

Holliman Group Home is a senior community located at 14104 NW 140th St in Alachua, Florida. The encompassing area has an average population density, with around 15,000 people residing in the 32615 zip code. With a median household ...

Assisted Living in Alachua, Florida

SeniorScore™ for Alachua, Florida

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Alachua, Florida

Holliman Group Home

Harborchase of Gainesville

Plantation Oaks Senior Living

The Village

North Florida Rehabilitation and Specialty Care

Atrium at Gainesville

Mid-Florida Area Agency-Aging

Brookdale Gainesville Southwest

Signature Healthcare of Gainesville

Alternative Care

Fran's Elderly Care

Brookdale Hunter's Crossing

Southwest Retirement Home

Retirement Center Caretenders

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

Misty Meadows

ElderCare of Alachua County

Arc of Bradford County

Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center

Arc of Bradford County