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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Highlands County, FL

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The cost of independent living in Highlands County is about $2,816 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 51 options. Read 293 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
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.
Okeechobee Commons Apartments is beautiful place for anyone to live.  Luckily for you though, only individuals that are at least 55 years young are allowed to experience the luxuries we have to offer.  Right now we have gorgeous, new one bedroom...
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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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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.
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.
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.
Labelle Commons is a beautiful senior housing community located in the lovely city of LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida. This small and beautiful city is the perfect location to settle down in for any senior looking for the beauty of nature as well as the convenience of city life. Known as the...
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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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It's been going well, so far. I am still getting moved in so I haven't had a chance to really check everything out. It's a clean place though, and the staff is friendly. Everything is nice, and I like it so...
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.
Tucked away in the charming West Florida city of Punta Gorda, a new community in the Deep Creek neighborhood offers seniors age 55 and better a new standard in independent living. Charlotte Crossing is unique blend of one and two bedroom residences that offer modern conveniences, smart...
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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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This is a stunning community. The staff were nice and friendly. Mom liked living here, however they are not a locked community so she was not able to stay here. ThIs is a big community that offers...
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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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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.

Cost of independent living in Highlands County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Highlands County is $2,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,395 per month.

Independent living costs in Highlands County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Highlands County, FL
$2,816/mo
$2,506/mo

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

Highlands County, FL
$2,816/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Highlands County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,709/mo
Independent Living
$2,816/mo

Independent living costs in Highlands County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,379/mo
Studio
$3,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,830/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,110/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,850/mo

Senior living costs in Highlands County 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: Highlands County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighlands County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$2,816/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,539/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,709/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Highlands County, FL:$2,816/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Highlands County, FL:$3,539/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Highlands County, FL:$3,709/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Highlands County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highlands County 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Highlands County, FL$2,658/mo$3,025/mo-12.1%
Florida$2,828/mo$2,755/mo+2.6%
National$2,857/mo$2,812/mo+1.6%
Highlands County, FL
2024 average cost:$2,658/mo
2023 average cost:$3,025/mo
Percent change:-12.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$2,828/mo
2023 average cost:$2,755/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,857/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Highlands County

Recent reviews for independent living in Highlands County

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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Alder Terrace Care Center in Punta Gorda, FL

5.0
I like the staff who are overly friendly. Helpful as needed. They feed you well. Encourage you to do as many daily activities as possible. I love it here - environment is great. Food is pleasing and tastes great. It is the involvement of home - everyone is always there with a pleasant attitude. ...
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Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living in Sebring, FL

5.0
We walked in having to make a hard decision on where to make my mom happy . [name removed] greeted us and the rest was history . My mom is moving in this month . [name removed] was kind compassionate and understood all my worries and concerns on leaving my 89 year old mom . [name removed] and ...
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Highlands County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands County, 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 Highlands County 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 Highlands County 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
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands County 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 Highlands County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highlands County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands County 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 Highlands County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Family Extended Care of Sebring, Balmoral Assisted Living and Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highlands County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 51 independent living facilities near Highlands County, Florida. See the full list.
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