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Brookdale Paddock Hills in Ocala, FL

Brookdale Paddock Hills is an assisted living and memory care community in Ocala, FL.

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Brookdale Paddock Hills in Ocala, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area with wooden chairs and tables, featuring warm lighting and a mix of carpet and wood flooring.

  • Decor

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant table settings.

  • Building

    A sign at the entrance of Bridge Creek Apartments surrounded by trees and landscaping.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a double bed, elegant lamps, and a plant by the window.

  • Dining

    A modern dining room with a large table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs and decorated with plants and artwork.

  • Landscaping

    A well-maintained garden with grass, plants, and decorative sculptures bordered by a wooden fence.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy office waiting room with chairs, a table, and bookshelves filled with books.

  • Office

    An empty waiting room with rows of chairs and a reception desk.

1601 Southeast 24th Road, Ocala, FL 34471

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 151 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
33
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Brookdale Paddock Hills Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Paddock Hills offers competitive monthly costs for its residents, particularly when compared to both Marion County and the broader state of Florida. For a studio apartment, residents pay $3,430, which is notably lower than the county average of $4,464 and also more affordable than the state average of $3,823. Likewise, the one-bedroom option at Brookdale comes in at $3,795 - again undercutting the county rate of $4,908 while remaining slightly higher than the state's median of $3,864. The semi-private rooms are priced at $3,885, which is a bit above both Marion County's ($3,003) and Florida's averages ($3,009), suggesting that this arrangement may offer more amenities or services. Overall, Brookdale Paddock Hills presents a well-balanced value proposition for families seeking quality senior living options that remain relatively affordable within their geographic context.

Floor plansBrookdale Paddock HillsMarion CountyFlorida
Studio$3,430$4,464$3,823
1 Bedroom$3,795$4,908$3,864
Semi-Private$3,885$3,003$3,009

Overall Review of Brookdale Paddock Hills

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Staff warmth and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, friendly, and helpful.

Many reviews say staff members create a welcoming environment and are willing to lend a hand, including during day-to-day visits and during move-in. Several families highlight specific team members and describe regular communication with updates, calls when problems come up, and support for families. A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about how management or the memory care administration responded when issues were reported, including delays or limited follow-through.

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Dining is a frequent highlight

Dining stands out in reviews, with many residents praised for their meals.

Food is a recurring point in the reviews, with multiple families saying meals are excellent and noting the dining room experience, including options like fresh fruit. Some reviews describe specific dining details such as restaurant-style service and meals served in a dining-room setting, which matches what the community offers on its dining side. Other reviews are less positive, including comments about food being mediocre, repetitive, or not as clean as expected.

  • A cozy dining area with wooden chairs and tables, featuring warm lighting and a mix of carpet and wood flooring.
  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant table settings.
  • A modern dining room with a large table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs and decorated with plants and artwork.
common 20 reviews mention this

Memory care activities and engagement

Memory care residents are described as staying engaged with daily activities.

Several reviews focusing on the dementia or memory care unit describe residents participating in projects, music, snacks, and group activities, with families noticing social connections forming. Reviews also mention activity coordinators and ongoing programming during visits. At the same time, a handful of memory care reviews describe concerns about minimal activities, which suggests the experience may not be consistent across all situations.

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Safety and care concerns in memory care

Some memory care reviews describe serious safety and care breakdowns.

While many memory care reviews are positive, several are sharply critical about safety and well-being, including issues families report with hygiene, bathroom access, and medication handling. Some reviewers describe repeated problems persisting over days, along with frustration that leadership did not respond quickly to requests for help. These concerns also include allegations about roommate fit and unsanitary conditions, which some families say affected their loved one’s comfort and dignity.

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Pricing can vary by room type

Cost comparisons and billing experiences vary across reviews.

Some families say pricing was reasonable for the area or that the pricing structure was easier to understand when care was included. Others report unexpected changes after move-in, long billing dispute timelines, or additional charges tied to accommodations. The pricing picture also differs by unit type, with studio and one-bedroom pricing showing it can be below county and state estimates, while semi-private pricing is closer to or above the county benchmark.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Ocala, Florida offers a convenient and accessible location for senior living, with various healthcare options such as Children's Health of Ocala, Gastroenterology Associates of Ocala, and Ocala Pediatrics all within close proximity. Additionally, pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy and Bitting's Pharmacy are readily available for any medication needs. The area also boasts a diverse selection of dining options ranging from casual fast food establishments like McDonald's and Checkers to more sit-down restaurants such as Miller's Ale House and IHOP. For those seeking spiritual fulfillment, First Christian Church is located nearby. In terms of recreational activities, the Regal Hollywood & IMAX theater offers entertainment options for seniors looking to enjoy movies in their free time. Overall, this part of Ocala presents a well-rounded community with convenient access to essential services for seniors considering relocation to the area.

Physicians

  • Children's Health of Ocala (0.4 miles)
  • Women's Imaging Center (0.6 miles)
  • Gastroenterology Associates of Ocala (0.6 miles)
  • The Orthopaedic Institute (0.6 miles)
  • Ocala Neurosurgical Center (0.6 miles)
  • Ocala Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • Family Care Specialists - Ocala II (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Bitting's Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Rebalance Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Rebalance Pharmacy & Wellness Center (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Miller's Ale House - Ocala (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.7 miles)
  • IHOP (1.9 miles)
  • Checkers (1.9 miles)
  • Ker's Winghouse (1.9 miles)
  • Ocala Downtown Market Restaurant (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Heart of Florida Health Center (1.6 miles)
  • Lifeline Personal Emergency Response Service (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Christian Church (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Brick & Iron Cafe (2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
  • The Gathering Cafe Ocala (3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood & IMAX - Ocala (3 miles)

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