The Reserve at Citrus sits in Lecanto, Florida, close to parks and golf courses like Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Black Diamond Ranch, and Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club, and offers a peaceful place away from city crowds, plus it's not too far from HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, which has stroke and orthopedic certifications. The community operates under state license AL5657 with space for up to 100 residents and is managed by Inspirit Senior Living, a company focused on personalized care and holistic well-being. The Reserve at Citrus provides several living options such as independent living for seniors who want a maintenance-free lifestyle, a range of assisted living services to help with things like dressing and bathing, memory care designed for those living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and respite care for short-term stays after surgery or illness. Residents can choose from different suite and apartment styles called Elevated Residences, with features such as kitchenettes, spacious closets, and large windows for natural light, plus each unit comes with Wi-Fi and cable or satellite TV.
The staff at The Reserve at Citrus includes trained nurses (part-time), personal care assistants, and specialized staff for cooking and activities, all working to provide 24-hour support and health care supervision, including medication reminders, on-site physician visits, and access to therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as in-home health care and hospice if needed. There's pharmaceutical help and personalized health assessments available to match care to individual needs with what's called their CARE YOUR WAY assessment, and the team also helps coordinate VA aid assistance for veterans. Residents have a choice of food options, including diabetic, kosher, vegetarian, and other special diets, with meals served in the dining room, room service available, and guest meals for visitors.
The Reserve at Citrus focuses on comfort and convenience through daily housekeeping, laundry, linen services, and maintenance. There are plenty of ways to relax and socialize, like a garden for horticultural activities, a spa, game and fitness rooms, communal lounges, a library, and common areas with fireplaces for gatherings or privacy when needed. The community encourages engagement through a regular schedule of activities-everything from arts and crafts, music, games like bingo, daily exercise, ice cream socials, movie nights, crafts, and literary and educational programs, to monthly family events, birthday celebrations, and church services, with transportation provided for field trips, shopping, and doctor visits.
Pet-friendly accommodations welcome residents' pets, and facilities are wheelchair accessible with showers and full tubs for those who need help moving about. Residents enjoy access to salon and beautician services, plus parking if they drive, and there's parking for visitors. For those preferring a secure community, the memory care wing is structured to prevent wandering and minimize confusion for those with memory loss. The Reserve offers on-site lab work, X-rays, rehabilitation programs, medication administration, and visits from therapy dogs. There are monthly resident meetings and a council for everyone to have a voice, as well as devotional services on and off site.
The community uses a fee structure, with an entry fee of $2,500, a cost of $1,300 for a second person, and a pet fee of $500. The facility was scheduled for remodeling in summer or fall of 2021. The grounds are kept up with manicured lawns and outdoor spots for fishing or walking, providing seniors many ways to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy quiet time if they want it, all with flexible service as care needs change.
