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The cost of independent living in Clay Island is about $4,101 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 275 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 Brookdale Lake TavaresCommunity card badge
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.7
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65 reviews
9.7
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65 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
26%
3 star
9%
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2%
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3%
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Brookdale values their residents. It is evident in the kindness shown from the front desk, to the dining area staff, to the nurses, and management. They maintain communication with family members, and have...
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 Superior Residences of Clermont
1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
27 reviews
9.3
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27 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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The staff at Superior Residences is very caring and helpful to the residents. They offer excellent activities in 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.
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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Photo of Alto Clermont
1919 Photos available
8.9
Review score
51 reviews
8.9
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51 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
25%
3 star
6%
2 star
4%
1 star
14%
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Alto Clermont is our third experience of assisted living in Clermont. The quality of meals highly exceeded our expectations. The in-house PT/OT is very convenient and a priority for my uncle. 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.
Welcome to Crane's View 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...
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Photo of The Cove at Tavares Village
1313 Photos available
8.0
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34 reviews
8.0
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34 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
35%
3 star
9%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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The experience with The Cove at Tavares Village has been very good. Clean facility, professional staff, and a roomy environment. I would definitely recommend this facility to others.
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.
Less than a mile from Lake Harris in beautiful Tavares FL exists a leisurely life at The Cove at Tavares Village. About 25 miles northwest of Orlando, you will find a group of senior citizens who wake up each morning greeted by sunshine and secure in the knowledge their lives are comfortable in...
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Photo of Madison at Clermont
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.3
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44 reviews
7.3
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44 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
36%
3 star
11%
2 star
5%
1 star
5%
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Recently, my wife's uncle was looking to move to the area and was in need of assisted living. As she's his only living relative, we were very careful in our search, and reached out and visited numerous...
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 ClermontSeniors from Clermont and surrounding areas such as Orlando choose our community for exceptional assisted living and memory care services.Vibrancy and charm are what separate Madison at Clermont from other communities. When seniors and their families visit us, they...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
46%
4 star
25%
3 star
14%
2 star
11%
1 star
4%
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Benton House is such a beautiful homey community, and it is extremely clean. The physical appearance right when you walk in is so warm and welcoming, everything is beautifully decorated. The community 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.
We. Are. Family. 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 Benton House of Clermont the most desired in the...
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77 Photos available
5 star
62%
4 star
30%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
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I love living at Golden Pond, I’ve been here almost 3 years. My Mother is here she is 96 and she thanks God every night for the Pond since 2014. My Sister-In Law’s Mother lives here since 2015. It is home...
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.
Golden Pond Communities opened it's doors to the Community in 1999. Additional building was required to meet the needs of the community in 2003. The Executive Director and the Community Relations Director have been at the community working together for ten plus years. Continuity of care is very...
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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.
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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5 star
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4 star
33%
3 star
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2 star
34%
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Heritage did wonderfully. We were very happy with them. They were very good to her. She wasn't alone, which is what we wanted. I would recommend their community for sure.
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 Clay Island, FL

The average cost of senior living in Clay Island is $4,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Horizon West, FL with an average of $3,897 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay Island, FL vs. nearby cities

Clay Island, FL
$4,101/mo
$4,103/mo
$4,075/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay Island, FL vs. the state and national average

Clay Island, FL
$4,101/mo
$3,969/mo
U.S. national average
$4,147/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay Island vs. other types of senior living

$4,473/mo
Independent Living
$4,101/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Clay Island, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,717/mo
Studio
$4,788/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,703/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,462/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,850/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Clay Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Clay Island

Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL

5.0
Cascade Heights is a great place! 25 years from now if it is still good, we may have to go here! The staff is super friendly and awesome Just walking around the place. You can see all of the people that live there seem very happy. The apartments are fabulous, full kitchen. His mom actually has ...
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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.

Clay Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay Island, 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 Clay Island 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 Clay Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clay Island, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay Island 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 Clay Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay Island, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay Island 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 Clay Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay Island, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
45.6%
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American House Wildwood, Cascade Heights and Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clay Island, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Clay Island, Florida. See the full list.

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