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The cost of independent living in Alafaya is about $4,256 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 480 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Gentry Park
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9.4
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49 reviews
9.4
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49 reviews
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The faculty and staff are very welcoming and helpful. All willingly answer all your questions. The apartment sizes are based on the needs of the applicant. The amenities are all offered to each resident.
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.
Our senior living community in Orlando, Florida, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you with all...
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8.0
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13 reviews
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I can not say enough good things about this facility. My brother has been there for over 6 months and I am very happy with the care they provide to him. Encore went out of their way during Christmas to...
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.
Encore at Avalon Park Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in the center of a community that was built on the rich traditions of small-town life. Encore is composed of 6 neighborhoods with 15 residences each, all centrally oriented around a secured landscaped courtyard. Encore at Avalon...
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44 Floor plans available
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9.8
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9.8
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My sister and I are no longer worried about out elderly mother's care since finding The Addison Not only is the community beautiful on the outside the staff is filled with wonderful and dedicated people who...
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.
Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make The Addison of Oviedo such a special place!Uniquely designed, The Addison of...
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33 Floor plans available
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9.8
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9.8
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Friendly staff & residents, sincere & helpful staff. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far. I was very impressed with everyone & everything. A most caring...
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.
Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs was designed specifically for Assisted Living. Its spacious apartments are inside a community filled with thoughtful services and generous amenities. Lifestyle options include a continuum of care to provide peace of mind now, and also in the future should a...
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9.6
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9.6
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This is such a beautiful community and the staff is caring and close to my parent as if they were our actual family member. I highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a place for their loved one
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.
From apartments with warm, welcoming designs to delectable anytime dining options and health and fitness amenities, your home at HearthStone at Nona Lakes provides comfort and customized support at every turn. Live each day with confidence, knowing that your individuality is celebrated here at...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews
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Everyone that helped my MIL was kind and attentive. They were accommodating to her needs as best as they could. We were able to move her in quickly with no issues. We didn't like the pharmacy that was used...
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 Madison at Oviedo where exceptional care meets a Home-Like atmosphereAt Madison at Oviedo, we specialize in providing personalized care in a warm, boutique-style setting that feels just like home. Our assisted living and memory care community is designed to offer the highest level of...
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Staff were super friendly and helpful. In the short time my mom was there the experience was truly wonderful. The care they take in their residence is amazing.
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.
With programs not offered at other assisted living facilities; Excellence Senior Living, a member of the International Council of Active Aging, is a place where residents enjoy a high quality lifestyle. We provide proper care, security, life-enhancing programs, and activities in order to maintain...
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8.6
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8.6
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The Bridge is a recently remodeled facility, the interior is bright and welcoming and the staff have worked hard to make my mother comfortable and involved. They supported the move in process and have...
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.
The Bridge at Orlando features the finest in assisted living with outstanding service, quality care and elegant, home-like surroundings. Our dedicated associates will develop a care plan tailored to your needs, and they are always available to provide assistance. We offer a full range of...
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8.6
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56 reviews
8.6
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I don't live there. So it's hard for me to say. But I think my mother in law would say the location is great and the grounds are pretty and peaceful and her apartment is spacious and nice. And she enjoys the...
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.
The Tremont is located in the beautiful community of Oviedo, our community has been rated by CNN as one of the top 100 US cities to live in. You'll enjoy our proximity to fun shops, excellent healthcare, golfing and wonderful nearby attractions. Call today to schedule your personal tour and learn...
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8.4
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57 reviews
8.4
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Great staff. Mom is getting adjusted to this new place much better that her previous facility. It is clean and staff is always very helpful. It is easy to communicate with the staff. Mom seems to like it...
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.
Palmetto Landing offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Winter Springs, Florida. We are conveniently nearby a large shopping center, as well as many parks, shops and restaurants.Our lovely single-story community has 64 apartments with three different floor plans for...
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Photo of Allegro Winter Park
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8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
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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.
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22 Floor plans available
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7.7
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The waitlist can vary depending on if you put a deposit down or not. If you are applying for independent living, the applicant will be interviewed by a registered nurse and a financial review before being...
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.
Discover Westminster Winter Park, an active senior living community in the heart of Winter Park.You'll enjoy a lifestyle enriched by exclusive access to the arts, wellness, and lifelong learning opportunities. Plus, find beautiful lake vistas; fantastic amenities and hospitality services to...
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22 Floor plans available
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As far as Brookdale it is close to my house and my mom's doctors. I found the staff to be friendly, helpful, professional and caring. Also, the rooms are a good size. I would recommend the facility.
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.
Built For One Thing: You.Our residents enjoy exceptional assisted living and memory care services in beautiful East Orlando, just a short drive from downtown, but miles from ordinary. Our community has a resort feel, providing luxurious accommodations, almost endless options for activities and...
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This is a really great place. They have plenty of activities, there is something going on pretty much every day. It's a really, really impressive facility. The food is fantastic. They are a really good...
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.
Grand Palms Assisted Living and Memory Community provides a unique model in senior housing to help ensure personalized care, dignity, socialization and privacy.Grand Palms is designed to meet the needs of our residents. A peaceful, intimate homelike design that fosters a comfortable, safe and...
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My family and I are new to the whole assisted living thing. Up until recently I never thought my husband and I would be where we are in life. I was very hesitant about placing my husband in a memory care...
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.
Memory Lane Cottage is a state of the art assisted living facility for persons with Alzheimer and dementia related disease. It is designed as a luxury estate home with 20 private bedrooms (suites) with 20 full bathrooms, surrounding a community core that is typical in the resident's prior home,...
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The communication was fantastic and informative and helpful. There is definitely a sense of community with the residents and staff, they even have a resident president like a little council
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My dad is doing so much better ever since I moved him to The Bridge. He is eating nutritional meals and taking his medicine twice a day. I am a nurse by trade so I looked for certain things when...
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.
TraditionSince 2001, when The Bridge at Orlando first opened its doors, we have thrived on the notion of community, the strength of neighborhood, the comfort and warmth of extended family, and the hospitality befitting good friends.  Both our residents and associates embrace and reinforce...
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They really know how to treat people with Alzheimer's here. I like the guy who runs the place, he keeps me updated. They aren't as fancy as some of the other places, but it's clean, and the staff is...
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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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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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.
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33 Floor plans available
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They recently put staff in turquoise shirts, so it is easy to ask someone. Housekeeping washes my clothes and sheets once a week. Change my bed weekly. Food is good, not necessarily my choice. I would...
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.
Ansley Court and Cottage of Oviedo consists of two assisted living communities and one memory care residence nestled on a beautiful campus setting. Each community is the ideal size offering an intimate atmosphere yet is full of vibrant activity. Because each of the three communities is smaller in...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Aiden Springs is nestled deep in the green landscape between multiple lakes in Winter Park, Florida. Warm sunshine and sand make a beautiful backdrop as the light gleams off the surrounding lakes. Healthy air and a temperate climate help make it an ideal location for leisurely walks or chatting...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Alafaya, FL

The average cost of senior living in Alafaya is $4,256 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Cloud, FL with an average of $3,965 per month.

Independent living costs in Alafaya, FL, vs. nearby cities

Alafaya, FL
$4,256/mo
$4,277/mo
$4,258/mo

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

Alafaya, FL
$4,256/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,650/mo
Independent Living
$4,256/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,153/mo
Studio
$5,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,329/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,778/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,765/mo

Senior living costs in Alafaya 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: Alafaya, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlafaya, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,256/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,169/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,650/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Alafaya, FL:$4,256/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Alafaya, FL:$4,169/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Alafaya, FL:$4,650/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Alafaya, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alafaya 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Alafaya, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alafaya 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 median 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
Alafaya, FL$3,392/mo$3,073/mo+10.4%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Alafaya, FL
2024 average cost:$3,392/mo
2023 average cost:$3,073/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Alafaya

Recent reviews for independent living in Alafaya

Grand Living Park at Lake Mary

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.

Encore at Avalon Park in Orlando, FL

5.0
Living in Puerto Rico, it was important to me and my siblings to find a place that would provide the best care for my mother. Having her live at Encore has provided me with peace of mind while living overseas that mom is well-taken care.

Overture Dr. Phillips 55+ Apartment Homes in Orlando, FL

4.9
The community is well run and safe, this is a healthy environment, and it's just like a family and we take care of each other. They have a heated pool for exercise and are trying to keep going with social distancing activities. I would recommend this community to others

Alafaya independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alafaya independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alafaya, 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 Alafaya 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 Alafaya partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alafaya 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 Alafaya communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alafaya 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 Alafaya offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alafaya, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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