Crystal River, Florida
The best assisted living in Crystal River
Two family owned communities serve Crystal River families. The Gardens is here in town, and Sugarmill Manor was voted Best Assisted Living in Citrus County in the 2026 Citrus County Chronicle Best of the Best.
Families searching for the best assisted living in Crystal River have two options from The Manors of Citrus. The Gardens sits in Crystal River itself on West Gem Street, and Sugarmill Manor is a short drive south along US 19 in Homosassa. Sugarmill Manor was voted Best Assisted Living in Citrus County in the Citrus County Chronicle Best of the Best 2026, a readers' choice award decided by people who live here.
Both communities offer assisted living and a secured memory care section in the same building, both are family owned rather than run by a national chain, and both accept Florida Medicaid. A real person answers the phone at each one, and the administrator who runs the community walks every tour.
Two communities serving Crystal River
The Gardens
10845 W Gem St, Crystal River, FL 34428
- Assisted living
- Secured memory care in the same building
- Family owned
- Accepts Florida Medicaid
Sugarmill Manor
8985 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
- Assisted living
- Secured memory care in the same building
- Family owned
- Accepts Florida Medicaid
Why Crystal River families choose us
An award decided by Citrus County neighbors
The Best of the Best is a readers' choice award. Neighbors, families, and staff across the county cast the votes, so it reflects real local experience rather than a paid placement on a directory site.
A community in Crystal River, and one just down US 19
The Gardens is on West Gem Street in Crystal River, minutes from Kings Bay and downtown. Sugarmill Manor is south in Homosassa. Tour both and pick the one that fits your parent, not the one that happened to come up first.
Assisted living and memory care in one building
Each community offers assisted living plus a secured memory care section under the same roof. If your parent's needs change, they stay in the same community with the same team, rather than moving across town to start over.
Family owned, and both accept Florida Medicaid
These are two communities, not two hundred. Both accept Florida Medicaid, so a stay can continue if your family's finances change. Ask the administrator how it applies to your situation.
What families say
4.821 Google reviewsSuch a wonderful facility, very clean and home like environment. Residents are very happy and the staff are super personable. Everyone in the building knows one another and all the residents personally and they take their care very seriously. Love Sugarmill Manor Assisted Living!!
I feel very blessed that my father was able to spend the last 42 months of his life here. They really prioritize care for the residents. The staff from management to cleaning crew not only interact but care about their residents.
The staff is kind, attentive, and truly cares about each resident, always treating Joann with dignity and respect.
Comparing every option in the area? See our guide to assisted living in Citrus County, which lists the licensed communities in the county side by side.
Questions Crystal River families ask
Ready to see The Gardens in person?
Visit any day. We call to confirm within an hour during business hours.