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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dalhousie Acres, FL

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The cost of independent living in Dalhousie Acres is about $3,718 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 257 options.

Read 6551 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as The Villages, Leesburg and Winter Garden.

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Photo of The Heron of Palm Coast
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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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33 Floor plans available
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[name removed] was quite professional and provided invaluable assistance with care in selecting a suitable community. The support team, specifically [name removed] and [name removed], worked to provide a...
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.
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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I love it. [name removed] loves it there. I believe the food is better with the new chef. Apartment is roomy. It doesn't smell like most other assisted living places. Looks clean and I like clean. Love 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.
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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Mom is very happy at Village on the Green. She has been there since December. What we have enjoyed the most about Village on the Green would be the cleanliness, the physical therapy and occupational therapy....
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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Westchester of Winter Park most definitely gets a 5 in every category. The staff are excellent, care is wonderful and the facility itself is very clean.
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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Photo of GreenLeaf Assisted Living
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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
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.
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, 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.
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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Photo of Somerset
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.
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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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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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
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.
Photo of Wandering Oaks
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.
Photo of Savannah Court of Leesburg
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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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
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.
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,...
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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.
Photo of Great Oaks Hall
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Pringle Development
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.
Photo of Atria Wekiwa Springs
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.
Nestled among tall oak trees in one of Apopka's finest neighborhoods is the retirement community of Atria Wekiwa Springs. Our beautifully landscaped grounds feature a courtyard and a gazebo that overlooks Lake Cortez. It's a country setting that's just minutes from all of Orlando's attractions...
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: 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 Valencia at Oakmonte Village is located in Lake Mary, FL. This independent living community provides seniors with the opportunity to call a great location their home. Lake Mary is a part of Seminole County, and it offers much natural beauty. Those who spend time in Lake Mary have the...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Dalhousie Acres, FL

The average cost of senior living in Dalhousie Acres is $3,718 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL with an average of $2,962 per month.

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

Dalhousie Acres, FL
$3,718/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Dalhousie Acres, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,862/mo
Independent Living
$3,718/mo

Independent living costs in Dalhousie Acres, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,774/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,168/mo

Senior living costs in Dalhousie Acres 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: Dalhousie Acres, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDalhousie Acres, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,718/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,947/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,862/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dalhousie Acres, FL:$3,718/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dalhousie Acres, FL:$4,947/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dalhousie Acres, FL:$5,862/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Dalhousie Acres, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dalhousie Acres 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dalhousie Acres, FL$3,512/mo$3,349/mo+4.9%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Dalhousie Acres, FL
2024 average cost:$3,512/mo
2023 average cost:$3,349/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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 Dalhousie Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Dalhousie Acres

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 and budget-friendly living. Many reviews mention the reasonable pricing at Lake Ridge Village and Brookdale Lake Tavares, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious seniors. Some residents also comment on the value they get for their money, despite the occasional need for minor improvements.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews at Lake Ridge Village, Waterman Village, and Brookdale Lake Tavares express appreciation for the staff's kindness and attentiveness. Residents also mention the staff's ability to address their concerns and make them feel at home.
Variety of dining options. Reviews for communities Lake Ridge Village, Waterman Village, and Brookdale Lake Tavares highlight the diversity of dining choices, with residents able to choose from multiple restaurants and meal plans. Some even mention the quality and taste of the food.
Sense of community and friendship. Residents at Lake Ridge Village, Waterman Village, and Brookdale Lake Tavares often remark on the warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the opportunities to make new friends and connect with neighbors. Activities, social events, and community gatherings help foster these connections.
Access to a range of care services. Some reviews for Waterman Village mention the ease of transitioning to different levels of care as needs change. Independent living, assisted living, rehab, long-term care, and memory care are all available on the same campus, allowing residents to age in place.
Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews across communities Lake Ridge Village, Waterman Village, and Brookdale Lake Tavares praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, from the private apartments to the communal areas. Residents appreciate the attention given to maintaining a pleasant living environment.
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Dalhousie Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dalhousie Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dalhousie Acres, 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 Dalhousie Acres 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 Dalhousie Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dalhousie Acres, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dalhousie Acres 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 Dalhousie Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dalhousie Acres, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dalhousie Acres 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 Dalhousie Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
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