Quick answers
- Is The Willows licensed?
- The Willows appears on the official licence list of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) (retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, licence number 11968749, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can The Willows have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 134. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is The Willows?
- 4725 Bellwether Ln, Oxford, FL 34484, Sumter County, Florida.
- What is the phone number of The Willows?
- (352) 430-0076, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- The Villages Regional Hospital, The Villages (about 8.4 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: this home’s state licence record.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- A Banyan Residence at Wildwood LLC0.0 mi · Oxford, FL · capacity 100
- Hearthstone Wildwood0.0 mi · Oxford, FL · capacity 130
- Mission Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care0.0 mi · Oxford, FL · capacity 96
- Trinity Springs0.0 mi · Oxford, FL · capacity 235
- Highpoint at Stonecrest5.1 mi · Summerfield, FL · capacity 122
- Seniors' Umbrella ALF and Long Term Caregivers' Comfort Care (3C'S)5.1 mi · Summerfield, FL · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- The Villages Regional Hospital8.4 mi · The Villages, FL
- AdventHealth Ocala16 mi · Ocala, FL
- Marion Communtiy Hospital16 mi · Ocala, FL
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | THE WILLOWS |
| Licence number | 11968749 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 134 |
| Address | 4725 Bellwether Ln, Oxford, FL 34484 |
| County | Sumter |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (352) 430‑0076 |
| Licensing agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
| Inspection reports | This home’s record on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Florida — Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), retrieved November 2, 2026
- State record for this licence — inspection and complaint reports, when the state publishes them
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances