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The cost of independent living in Altoona is about $4,241 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 303 options. Read 6143 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 Calirosa 55+ Active Adult Apartment Community
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I've been a resident almost 2 years and have enjoyed my stay. The facilities and the grounds are kept clean. The staff is nice and has been accommodating. The mechanical department personnel is outstanding...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life at Calirosa, the natural choice for your next chapterWelcome to Calirosa, where you’ll find everything you need to live an active lifestyle is at your fingertips. Our 55+ community offers amenities and events that make it easier than ever to live life to the fullest, plus beautifully...
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My parents absolutely love it. The staff is amazing and accommodating. The building is extremely clean. It's safe and secure. I couldn't have chosen a better place for my parents.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to our beautiful 55+ active adult apartment home community, Album Monterey Pointe! Just around the corner from I-4 and Disney World, you'll stay connected to the best in local dining, entertainment, shopping, and so much more. You can look forward to coming home to luxurious vinyl plank...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brentwood Retirement Community and the experience has been very good overall. The cleanliness and friendliness are very good! The staff, quality of care, meals and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Brentwood is an assisted living community tucked away cozily between Beverly Hills and Citrus Hills, Florida. The calm, tree-lined community is perched close to major shopping centers, health centers and a lush golf course, providing a variety of recreational options to visiting families....
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Everyone, both residents & staff, are very friendly & helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Orlando Lutheran Towers, a CCRC offers a wide range of senior living options within downtown Orlando, Florida. You can live in the center of it all without giving up your quality of life. Residents can choose from a variety of spacious apartments and can enjoy the many common areas. Apartments...
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This is a historic building. It was one of the original hospitals in the area. The staff and management are good to deal with and have a good system in running their facility. Like I said the building is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Hearthstone was a wonderful place. I can't say enough wonderful things about the executive director, the executive staff, the front desk, the doctor, all the nurses, the kitchen staff and servers. My aunt...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Hearthstone at Leesburg offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted living...
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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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of Somerset
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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When it came time to look for an Assisted Living facility for my mom I knew what I had envisioned for her. I wanted a Bed and Breakfast type atmosphere with lots of social interaction with other residents...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The people are nice. But it's more for dementia and Alzheimer's, and that made it a little hard to socialize. The food was excellent, and about 95% of aides were very good. I would recommend it for a long...
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.
Savannah Manor is an assisted living community located in the town of Leesburg, FL. A former citrus production area, the city of Leesburg is in Lake County and home to about 19,000 residents. Residents are able to relax in year round warm weather and enjoy great attractions like nearby Orlando,...
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.
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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.
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I visited a friend of mine and this place really goes out of their way to be there for their residents. I would say they go above and beyond with their care. I really am impressed. My friend's mother was...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Altoona, FL

The average cost of senior living in Altoona is $4,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,800 per month.

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

Altoona, FL
$4,241/mo
$4,148/mo
$4,273/mo

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

Altoona, FL
$4,241/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,344/mo
Independent Living
$4,241/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,837/mo
Studio
$4,671/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,763/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,743/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,871/mo

Senior living costs in Altoona 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: Altoona, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltoona, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,241/mo$4,200/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,226/mo$4,085/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,344/mo$4,532/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Altoona, FL:$4,241/mo
Florida:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Altoona, FL:$4,226/mo
Florida:$4,085/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Altoona, FL:$4,344/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Altoona, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Altoona 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 Altoona, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Altoona 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
Altoona, FL$3,473/mo$3,327/mo+4.4%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Altoona, FL
2024 average cost:$3,473/mo
2023 average cost:$3,327/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Altoona

Recent reviews for independent living in Altoona

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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable, yet high-quality living. Many reviews praise the value for cost at various communities, such as Gentry Park and Waterman Village, where the meals, accommodations, and activities are seen as excellent despite the higher price point compared to some other options. Residents appreciate the all-inclusive fees and feelin ...
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Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of the staff at their community, including Lexington Place and Grand Villa of Palm Coast, where residents and families express appreciation for the personal connections formed with caregivers and the responsiveness of staff to residents' ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Gentry Park and The Tremont offer a range of social activities that cater to different interests, from game nights and movie screenings to outings and group exercises. Residents enjoy the opportunity to connect with others and stay active and engaged in their community.
Consistently good food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At places like Lake Ridge Village and Lexington Place, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, and residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at communities such as Gentry Park and Pebble Springs Retirement, where residents are quick to make new friends and the staff create opportunities for social interaction. Many comment on the sense of belonging and community spirit ...
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Access to on-site care and support. Some reviews mention the peace of mind that comes with having care and support services available on-site, such as at Las Palmas by Sky Active Living and Waterman Village, where residents can transition to assisted living or skilled nursing care as needed. This added security and convenience ...
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Altoona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altoona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altoona, 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 Altoona 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 Altoona 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
31.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Altoona 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 Altoona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altoona 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 Altoona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The best independent living facilities near you in Altoona, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, American House Wildwood and Grand Villa of Palm Coast. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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