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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2024

Assisted Living in Mount Dora, Florida

Mount Dora, FL has 8 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,138/mo. That's below the Florida state median by about 8%. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.

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Median monthly price, Mount Dora

$5,138/mo

Typical range $4,728 – $5,379

● Mount Dora $5,138 ○ National median $6,528

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What senior care costs in Mount Dora

Mount Dora figures as of 2024. Method and sources below.

Modeled median costs for assisted living in Mount Dora versus Florida and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

Assisted Living cost comparison (2024)
Assisted LivingMount DoraFloridaNational
25th percentile$4,728/mo$5,355/mo$6,231/mo
Median$5,138/mo$5,610/mo$6,528/mo
75th percentile$5,379/mo$6,097/mo$7,095/mo

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What home care really costs by the hour

The $5,961 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Mount Dora's implied rate of about $31 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,710
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,961
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$22,760

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

Nearby: Tangerine $5,138 · Eustis $5,677 · Sorrento $5,138 · Mount Plymouth $5,138 · Zellwood $5,138

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Mount Dora, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Mount Dora runs about $1,926/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Mount Dora lists 1 such property in our directory. Call the county aging agency at (352) 378-6649 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
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$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $5,961). Local assisted living median is $5,138/mo. Small homes can sit below that midpoint. Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Mount Dora assisted living median ($5,138/mo) comfortably. Or near-full-time home care around the $5,961/mo survey month.
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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Mount Dora run about $10,493/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed assisted living provider: 8

A note on counting: we show 8 licensed assisted living providers listed for Mount Dora proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

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Mount Dora has an estimated population of 17,278. About 5,793 residents (34%) are age 65 or older. Mount Dora is located in Lake County, Florida. The median household income is $74,537. Our directory currently lists 8 licensed assisted living providers in Mount Dora. Estimated median cost in Mount Dora is $5,138 per month, compared with $5,610 per month statewide in Florida.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOV

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Questions families ask

How many assisted living providers are listed in Mount Dora, FL?

We currently list 8 licensed assisted living providers in Mount Dora, FL.

Is assisted living in Mount Dora more expensive than the rest of Florida?

Mount Dora's median assisted living cost is about 8% lower than the Florida state median.

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Trust & methodology

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Mount Dora, FL costs $5,138/month (median).

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