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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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232 reviews
9.9
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232 reviews
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Friendly and helpful staff, great food and activities, plenty of space in my one bedroom apartment. Close to shopping and health care nearby. I would recommend this community to other families. I believe...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...
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9.8
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144 reviews
9.8
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144 reviews
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Downsizing from such a large house was difficult but everyone here has gone through it. Lots of neighbors have been very supportive since we moved in and we are trying to learn our way around at this point....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waterman Village is Central Florida's TOTAL retirement/senior living community. Not-for-profit, faith-based tradition, locally operated, no off-site management company, no off-site corporate ownership. Truly mission over margin since 1989. Independent living homes and apartments, an assisted...
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
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126 reviews
9.7
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126 reviews
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The staff, care, activities, food and cleanliness all seem to be up to standard. If I could change one important issue would be the cost of the facility. Unfortunately my mom will not be able to afford the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Now Open! Inspired LivingLocated right off Rt. 429 just south of Florida's Turnpike, Inspired Living provides premier independent and assisted livingservices with personalized memory care for those with Alzheimer's, dementia or other memory impairments.Our senior living community features...
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77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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87 reviews
9.6
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87 reviews
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I have a one bedroom apt, all meals are provided, cable is provided, housekeeping every week, really numerous activities, bus to provide rides to shopping places three days a week, book club, worship...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lake Ridge Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on five acres of stunningly landscaped woods, Lake Ridge Village lies in the heart of Lake County, 'Florida's Natural Playground.' You'll be just steps away from all the shops and dining of Eustis...
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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.5
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112 reviews
9.5
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The staff is very caring an interacts with each resident on a personal basis. The receptionist, [name removed], is amazing and always welcoming and helpful. My mom feels safe and comfortable and enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Community That Feels Like Home Sweet HomeChoosing a senior living community means trading the worries and stress that often come from life at home for the safety and security that comes from living in a place built specifically for you. It also means trading the isolation that often comes from...
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77 Photos available
9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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The staff is kind, loving, gentle and attentive and they participate in the many celebrations and parties they have there. The price is all inclusive and includes toileting and showering assistance if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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80 reviews
9.5
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Definitely 5 stars!! The staff treats my dad with the upmost respect. They have plenty of activities and and to say the place is clean is and understatement!!! I would absolutely recommend them!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
American House Zephyrhills is an assisted living community located in the gorgeous area of Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida. This community offers the perfect views and the calming quiet your loved ones can benefit from. We are all about independence at our community, offering the best care...
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9.4
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14 reviews
9.4
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5 to each question. Very pleased. It is very clean. The people are friendly. The staff is great and yes I would recommend Pebble Springs Retirement to others.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pebble Springs Retirement is Lady Lake, FL’s Premier independent living community. Pebble Springs Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Pebble Springs Retirement is an all-inclusive...
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Hawthorne Estates was quick to get us information and answer questions along the way. We toured the facility several times with family members and my sister who will be living there. We walked past the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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21 reviews
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Life for my 101 year old mother has been so great for her stay of two years. I will never be able to give the staff enough praises for their wonderful kindness and care. They have been so patient with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Reserve at Citrus
77 Photos available
9.3
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64 reviews
9.3
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64 reviews
5 star
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Staff was caring, helpful, and dedicated. Sometimes it felt like they were short staffed on the weekends but everyone worked really hard. Their community relations director is amazing. Facility is clean,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Safe, Secure, Perfect for a Satisfying LifeTucked away in a quiet, cultured corner of Citrus County called Lecanto, Florida, your future favorite community provides a special brand of assisted living and memory care services. Days are spent maxing out social calendars, exploring old hobbies and...
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Photo of Vista Lake
2222 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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90 reviews
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Their focus is patient care over grounds keeping (as an example). The residents are well cared for and the staff are friendly and helpful. They really care about the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Vista Lakes offers assisted living options for seniors in Leesburg, Florida in our intimate single story building.Stroll through our lush courtyard garden, watch your favorite movie in our TV room or enjoy a book by the fireplace. At Vista Lakes there is something for everyone to enjoy. We offer...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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47 reviews
9.3
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When I compared with the [community removed], which cost the same amount, the Dr. Phillips location is so much more upscale and beautiful and location is better too for class of living and everyone has been...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Choose Your Own AdventureAssisted living is all about living a redefined independence. We’ll handle the cooking, cleaning and other daily chores. You handle living your best life. To do that, you’ll have a huge number of activities and events available to you. Choose us for your next home sweet...
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9.3
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53 reviews
9.3
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53 reviews
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The staff was very friendly. They have "ambassadors " who are residents that sit with you and share their experiences . That was nice. The room that Sdam and Shirley got was a one bedroom handicapped...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe that Steeplechase is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Steeplechase, our management teams live on-site, and are available 24...
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1616 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.3
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53 reviews
9.3
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My 94 year old father has been at Vitality since [date removed]. He is a very active individual and always wants to be doing something. There is always something going on to keep him engaged. I visit him...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Azpira at Windermere, we believe that aging is to be celebrated. Our approach is going to change the way you think about senior living. One visit and you'll see. This isn't your "typical" senior living community. We have created this community to bring together the setting, services, amenities...
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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81 reviews
9.3
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I would give it a 10.. my mom is so happy and loves the staff. Putting her here has change the quality of her life so much of family and herself couldn't be more pleased. Such a wonderful place !
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A lakefront home in sunny Florida. It doesn’t get much better than this. Our picturesque lakeside assisted living community is the perfect place to call home. Explore our fully stocked book shelves in the library. Stroll our lakefront walkways. Enjoy the view from the patio. Our community in...
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Photo of Osprey Lodge
1111 Photos available
9.2
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
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My parents and family have always been treated with respect by administrators and nursing staff alike. They always want my mother to be part of the activities. Cleanliness - There are times it smells...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Osprey Lodge! We are Central Florida's premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Our standards for these services and amenities are upheld by our dedicated and...
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9.2
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26 reviews
9.2
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We moved Mom in on [date removed]. She quickly settled into a routine with her new found friends. She has a few “girls” that she usually eats her meals with, and a few more that she plays games with. She’s...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located on 466, across the street from The Villages' Charter High School, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living offers golf car access and optional Village Amenities, while providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) in comfortable and maintenance-free private apartments to...
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77 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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163 reviews
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The room size was great for chair, double bed dresser tv and other little table, they kept everything clean. There needed to be in my opinion more activities for the people to keep them alert. They good good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As the premier independent living, assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Spring Hill is nestled within 16 wooded acres, close to the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Here at Vitality Living Spring Hill, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being with a...
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1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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80 reviews
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The staff is very much in tune with the residents. The food is excellent in both flavor and choice. Would definitely recommend this facility for living considerations.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Regency Residence provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Just one mile east of the Gulf of Mexico, you'll love everything that Regency Residence has to offer. We're close to shopping, dining opportunities, entertainment and three major hospitals within a...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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I always found the staff very friendly and helpful. Dining experience is great, both service and the food and the options available to residents. Cleanliness is great. Can't comment for room sizes, only saw...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our assisted living community features an excellent location in Tavares, Fla., known for its famed seaplane base and marina on Lake Dora. Our campus is located in a quiet neighborhood a short drive from downtown Tavares with its quaint local cafes and shops.You’ll find other seniors to bond with...
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1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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49 reviews
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Staff is upbeat, activity staff is extremely creative! The front desk concierge is always helpful. So far everything has been well coordinated and my family member is settling in well. Shout out to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Are you ready to live life your way? Without the worries of homeownership or chores, residents of The Grande find that their time is freed up to do exactly as they please, each and every day. With fun opportunities available, life-enhancing programs, and care available around the clock, residents...
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Photo of Brentwood at Fore Ranch
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9.0
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94 reviews
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I would to thank and recognize Debra Matranga at Grand Villa Senior assisted living community in Ocala Debra make a difficult time so much better My Mother had fallen and broke her hip she lived in an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in the “Horse Capital of the World” close to natural springs and lakes, Brentwood at Fore Ranch is a rustic, suburban senior living community located near West Marion Community Hospital, Advent Health and Ocala Regional Medical Center as well as Shoppes at Heathbrook, Appleton Museum of...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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94 reviews
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[name removed] the nurse we primarily dealt with on the dementia area was kind and patient with our family member, and with us. [name removed] helped us get him into Brookdale. My mother wanted him in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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55 reviews
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Staff is caring and that gives me peace of mind knowing my dad is being looked after. They hired new personnel and and provide cleaning more than once a week
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Superior Residences of Clermont has provided exceptional service & care for the residents of South Lake County with both Assisted Living & Memory Care. Opened in 2003, Superior has been the Assisted Living of choice for over 10 years. Our community is located in the heart of Clermont on...
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Cost of independent living in Carlson, FL

The average cost of senior living in Carlson is $4,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clermont, FL with an average of $3,213 per month.

Independent living costs in Carlson, FL, vs. state and national averages

Carlson, FL
$4,322/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Carlson, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,566/mo
Independent Living
$4,322/mo

Independent living costs in Carlson, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,338/mo

Senior living costs in Carlson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carlson, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlson, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,322/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,571/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,566/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Carlson, FL:$4,322/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Carlson, FL:$5,571/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Carlson, FL:$5,566/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Carlson, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Carlson, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Carlson, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carlson have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carlson, FL$4,017/mo$3,882/mo+3.5%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Carlson, FL
2024 average cost:$4,017/mo
2023 average cost:$3,882/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carlson

Recent reviews for independent living in Carlson

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary Valencia

5.0
Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Carlson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlson independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carlson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlson, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlson independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carlson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlson, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlson independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Carlson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlson, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
67.2%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
56.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.8%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.3%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

American House Wildwood, Waterman Village and Inspired Living at Ocoee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carlson, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 186 independent living facilities near Carlson, Florida. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 68% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 68% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 68% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 18% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 68% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 41% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 64% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, American Sign Language, Italian, Filipino, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: American House Wildwood, Waterman Village, and Inspired Living at Ocoee 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brookdale Dr. Phillips, Sonata Windermere, and Brookdale Canopy Oaks 11. top3TransportWithLinks: American House Wildwood, Waterman Village, and Inspired Living at Ocoee 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: American House Wildwood, Waterman Village, and Inspired Living at Ocoee
The best independent living facilities near you in Carlson, Florida are American House Wildwood and Vitality Living Spring Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 68% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 68% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 68% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 18% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 68% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 41% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 64% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, American Sign Language, Italian, Filipino, and German 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: American House Wildwood, Waterman Village, and Inspired Living at Ocoee 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brookdale Dr. Phillips, Sonata Windermere, and Brookdale Canopy Oaks 11. top3TransportWithLinks: American House Wildwood, Waterman Village, and Inspired Living at Ocoee 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: American House Wildwood, Waterman Village, and Inspired Living at Ocoee
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