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The cost of independent living in Forest City is about $4,242 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 1010 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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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Forest City, FL

The average cost of senior living in Forest City is $4,242 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, FL with an average of $4,113 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest City, FL, vs. nearby cities

Forest City, FL
$4,242/mo

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

Forest City, FL
$4,242/mo
$4,198/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Forest City, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,675/mo
Independent Living
$4,242/mo

Independent living costs in Forest City, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,073/mo
Studio
$4,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,011/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Forest City 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: Forest City, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest City, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,242/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,223/mo$4,083/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,675/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Forest City, FL:$4,242/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Forest City, FL:$4,223/mo
Florida:$4,083/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Forest City, FL:$4,675/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Forest City, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest City 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
Forest City, FL$3,312/mo$3,320/mo-0.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,250/mo+4.7%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Forest City, FL
2024 average cost:$3,312/mo
2023 average cost:$3,320/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,250/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest City

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest City

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

Forest City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest City, 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 Forest City 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 Forest City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest City, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest City 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 Forest City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest City, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest City 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 Forest City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest City, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Altamonte Springs, Brookdale Wekiwa Springs and Longevity Healthcare Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest City, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Forest City, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Forest City, Florida are Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs, Waterman Village and Windsor at Celebration. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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