There are 20 respite care facilities serving Ocala, Florida. This includes 13 facilities in Ocala and 7 nearby. The costs per day for senior respite care in Florida range from $215 to $638, with a median cost running approximately $334. The monthly cost averages about $10,005 and ranges between $6,438 and $19,140. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $83,950, which is higher than the US average of $77,380.
Ocala is a medium sized city in Marion County in the State of Florida. The encompassing metropolitan area contains 246,445 residents, but there are 207,224 residing within the city itself. Those over 55 make up around 36% of the community.
Ocala has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000. The average household income is $41,000 in comparison to the average of $40,000 for the state of Florida. The current unemployment rate is approximately 11.74% and the average home price is $138,000, which is significantly less than the Florida average of $208,500.
Ocala has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives very heavy levels of precipitation annually. Ocala has good air quality and a higher than average crime rate in comparison to other American cities.