Assisted Living in Orange County, Florida
Orange County, Florida has 120 licensed assisted living communities across 9 cities and towns, together licensed for 4,344 residents.
Orange County has a mix of sizes, including 58 small residential homes licensed for six or fewer residents and 20 communities licensed for 100 or more, with a median of 8 beds.
The largest is Madison at Ocoee, licensed for 200 residents.
Every community is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Browse by city below to compare local options, care types, and community sizes — no registration required.
120
Licensed communities
9
Cities & towns
4,344
Licensed beds
Featured Communities in Orange County
Madison at Ocoee
Ocoee sits in western Orange County, just off the 429 and a short drive from both downtown Winter Garden and the Orlando metro core, which makes it a practical choice for families who want a parent near the city without being in it. Madison at Ocoee is licensed for 200 assisted living beds, placing it among the larger communities in the county. At that scale a community can typically offer more than one care level under one roof, keep clinical staff on site around the clock, run its own dining and activities programs, and provide scheduled transportation to appointments. Families touring here should ask which services are covered by the base monthly rate, how care needs are assessed and re-assessed over time, and what apartment layouts are currently available.
Browse by City
Apopka
9 communities
Belle Isle
1 community
Maitland
7 communities
Mount Dora
1 community
Ocoee
8 communities
Orlando
72 communities
Windermere
3 communities
Winter Garden
6 communities
Winter Park
13 communities
Planning Guides for Families in Orange County
Assisted Living in Orlando: A Family Guide to Costs, Licenses, and Neighborhoods (2026)
A practical guide to assisted living in Orlando: why published costs vary so widely, what Florida's four AHCA license types actually mean for your parent, and how downtown, Winter Park, Dr. Phillips and Lake Nona differ.
What Does Assisted Living Really Cost in Florida? A 2026 Breakdown
Florida's assisted living median is $5,610 a month, but the invoice your family actually pays includes care-level tiers, community fees and med-pass charges. Here's a line-by-line look, plus 2026 Medicaid and VA numbers.
Does Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living in Florida? (2026 SMMC-LTC Rules)
Florida Medicaid can pay for care services inside an assisted living facility through the SMMC Long-Term Care waiver — but not the rent. Here's who qualifies, why there's a wait list, and the three agencies you'll deal with.
Who Regulates Assisted Living in Florida? How to Check a Facility's License and Inspections
Florida's AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Here's a field-by-field walkthrough of the FloridaHealthFinder.gov lookup, what Standard, ECC, LNS and LMH licenses actually allow, and what a clean license does not promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many assisted living facilities are in Orange County, Florida?
There are 120 licensed assisted living facilities in Orange County, Florida, spread across 9 cities, with a combined licensed capacity of 4,344 beds.
Which cities in Orange County have assisted living communities?
Assisted living communities in Orange County are located in Apopka, Belle Isle, Maitland, Mount Dora, and 5 more cities.
How much does assisted living cost in Orange County?
Florida's statewide median for assisted living is $5,610 per month for a private one-bedroom, according to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, below the national median of $6,200. Prices vary with apartment size, care level, and amenities, so contact communities directly through their listing pages for current local pricing.