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The cost of independent living in Highland City is about $3,406 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 566 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 AUS Senior Living
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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I am pleased with all aspects of this community. Everything is clean, the staff are great and the food has changed majorly. The food looks good and taste even better. The staff truly care about us and take...
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT BARTOWWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Bartow, in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Bartow, Florida, Assisted Living community...
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My father needed assistance with showering, and attendant put wet clothes & towels in hamper. We felt it would have been better to allow them to dry on towel bar, or side of hamper. My mother would move them...
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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55 Floor plans available
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When I first got here I didn't want to leave my home. Care was spotty. After a few months. Things gradually got better and I made some friends. The staff is very friendly. The care improved. The food is up...
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.
Do more. Live more. Find your best senior living life here.There’s a world of activities waiting to be explored at our Highlands community, and you’re just the senior to do it. Life here means a different kind of senior living, where your needs are met, your safety is taken care of 24/7, and your...
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2222 Floor plans available
9.9
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The staff has graciously help guide my Mother to feel more comfortable in her new surroundings. They have treated her kindly and was bringing her meals to her when she was sick. She is slowing working on...
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.
Azalea Park is the Florida destination you've been looking for. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Tampa, we're close to wonderful shopping, fine dining, churches and world-class healthcare. Come home to us at the inviting and warm Azalea Park, you'll wish you'd done it sooner.
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77 Floor plans available
9.7
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66 reviews
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A lovely residence where each employee treats the residents with kindness and care. The building is very clean and well cared for. The apartments are generously sized. They have a very robust activities...
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.
Lake Howard Heights is a premier senior living community, located on Lake Howard in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida. We hold high standards in our home for dining, activities, and provided care. Our community has often been described in the Polk County area as upscale, and we are proud to provide...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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124 reviews
9.5
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Grand Villa of Lakeland could not have been better to my family! Terms of specially for my father, who was their patient! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Lakeland! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, Florida, is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy life to the...
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9.5
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70 reviews
9.5
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5 stars for everything! Especially [name removed], she is a saint. You won't find a cleaner,more organized or safer place to live.. I'm a retired RN, and navy corpsman, I'm reliable supporter of osprey and...
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.
Osprey Manor is an Independent Senior Living Community in Lakeland, Florida. We focus on comfortable surroundings, opportunities for engagement, home-style dining experiences, and living with amenities which provide our seniors to enjoy their golden years. *Renovation and remodeling throughout...
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9.2
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I Love the activity director, she tried to get everyone involved and my Mom was hesitant at first, but now she seems to join in more. I feel they keep the facility clean and well kept and the staff is...
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Care for Senior Adults in Historic Downtown Lakeland!-The Manor at Lake Morton offers assisted living care for seniors in the charming historic district of Lakeland. Our modern senior residential community is just a short walk from Lakeland's thriving downtown restaurants...
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66 Floor plans available
9.0
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9.0
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As soon as I walked in, I knew this was the right place to move my Mom. The staff is friendly and helpful, the meals are great, and lots of activities. My Mom has lived here for almost three months. She has...
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.
Experience urban senior living at its finest. At Lake Morton Plaza, our lifestyle is sure to make you say WOW! Located only an hour from Orlando, you’ll find everything you need to live an active, engaging and vibrant life. Close to shopping and attractions, while still providing opportunities to...
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38 reviews
8.6
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38 reviews
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[name removed] is such a blessing at Ansley Parke. Her approachable manner is so enthusiastic, welcoming, compassionate, and professional. Anyone with a loved one at Ansley Parke can be assured that they are...
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.
Full Days. Full Lives. Full Hearts.You deserve the best of what life has to offer, and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the quality of life you want for the safety and security you need, especially as your health changes. At our Lakeland community, you and your loved ones will live with the peace...
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8.5
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Management has really stepped up. Plenty of activities for my Senior mother. Residents and staff are friendly. Apartments are clean and spacious. Since I have to make it 200 characters, that's all I got to...
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.
Lakeview Tower is an exceptional, independent, senior living, 62+ (50+ market units), or disabled community. It offers newly remodeled studio and one bedroom apartments.The unit upgrades include wood finished flooring, new cabinetry, granite countertops, and energy-efficient, stainless steel...
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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Sorry we did not make this move sooner. We are in our own home in independent living BUT as we age in place we have wonderful assisted living and skill nursing on this campus. We see too many of our friends...
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: 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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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 sister was there only for three days but the registering her went well. The staff seemed to handle things well. She became more than they could handle there; my sister became very combative. They were not...
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.
New Horizon Share HomeNew Horizon Share Home is an assisted living community that is located in Winter Haven, Florida. This city has long been home to retirees from around the country, and even around the world. Winter Haven is situated in Central Florida, just east of Tampa and the Gulf Coast....
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The food was good. It is a good value for your money. They had nice patios. It was a perfect place for my mom. We moved her out to be with my brother. We had a very positive experience at Lakeland Manor. I...
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.
Tender Loving Care Retirement Residence Tender Loving Care Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in Lakeland, Florida, in Polk County and home to about 100,000 people. Lakeland is a wonderful city just outside the Tampa area and has pristine water views, golf, shopping,...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Highland City, FL

The average cost of senior living in Highland City is $3,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wauchula, FL with an average of $2,748 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Highland City, FL vs. nearby cities

Highland City, FL
$3,406/mo
$3,313/mo

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

Highland City, FL
$3,406/mo
$4,030/mo
U.S. national average
$4,050/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Highland City vs. other types of senior living

$3,690/mo
Independent Living
$3,406/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Highland City, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,365/mo
Studio
$3,794/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,842/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,166/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,776/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Highland City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Highland City

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland City

Lake Gibson Village in Lakeland, FL

4.3
The communication between the staff and the family is good. They keep us well inform and up to date. I would recommend this community to others.

Savannah Court of Brandon

3.5
I was disappointed in the care my loved one received during their short stay. My loved one was supposed to be getting bathed twice a week and the community was supposed to be doing the laundry for my loved one. I ended up having to ask for this to be done. The community wasn't able to ...
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The Club at Haines City

5.0
The staff are so sweet to me. They take care of the residents. The food is great. I am happy to call The Club at Haines City home. I am so happy this is my home and thankful to have staff that care for me and check on me.

Highland City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland City 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
15.8%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
43%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.4%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
46%
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Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Azalea Park and Lake Howard Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highland City, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Highland City, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Highland City, Florida are Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Azalea Park and Lake Howard Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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