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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake County, FL

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The cost of independent living in Lake County is about $3,213 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 265 options.

Read 7104 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 Lake Mary.

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Photo of Brentwood Retirement Community
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brentwood Retirement Community and the experience has been very good overall. The cleanliness and friendliness are very good! The staff, quality of care, meals and...
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.
Brentwood is an assisted living community tucked away cozily between Beverly Hills and Citrus Hills, Florida. The calm, tree-lined community is perched close to major shopping centers, health centers and a lush golf course, providing a variety of recreational options to visiting families....
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My mother has recently made the move into this community and so far we are very happy with how things are going for her. The facility is brand new and I like that there is a fresh smell throughout 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.
We welcome you to Rosecastle of Citrus Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lecanto, Florida. Our nurturing and care-free community rests on 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and rolling hills in the center of Citrus County, convenient to numerous medical facilities and only minutes from...
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6.8
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22 reviews
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3 star
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Everything at Colliers was great. From the original meetings with [name removed] through the nursing efforts lead by [name removed] everyone was very satisfied. [name removed] unexpected rapid decline from...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood near Daytona Beach, Colliers at Port Orange offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in Port Orange, Florida. This vibrant community is tailored to active older adults who want to spend more time doing what they love without the obligations of maintaining a home.
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6.8
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The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They make my mom feel very comfortable there. In the beginning, we had a few issues but they worked quickly to resolve them. They seem to truly care about our...
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.
The Blake at LPGA offers modern accommodations and concierge service like our coffee and ice cream cafe, full-service bar, theater room, and lushly landscaped courtyards, we’ve created a place where you will thrive. Come experience fun, friendship, and the freedom to be you – live at The Blake at...
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22 Floor plans available
5 star
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I was impressed by the facility and staff willingness to go the "extra mile" and the friendliness of the residents. my spouse enjoys the environment and seems to enjoy her new 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.
A caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle. You’ll find it all at Spring Oaks. Located close to shopping and local attractions – and less than two hours from Orlando – we provide carefree living and an exciting lifestyle in an environment that allows for...
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1.0
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We have had a good experience with adult day care services at Majestic Gardens Living. It's a nice, clean, friendly place. And the staff seem to care.
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.
Serene environment5-star hotel-like experienceAll rooms are privateAll rooms are fully furnishedOne-on-one personal care that pampers each residentFamily-like community (not isolated in your own apartments)New building with state-of-the-art featuresOur staff has over 30 years of experienceMedical...
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8.7
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18 reviews
8.7
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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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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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50 reviews
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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
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.
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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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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8.3
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10 reviews
8.3
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10 reviews
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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
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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Photo of GreenLeaf Assisted Living
8.0
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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: 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 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.
Photo of Genesis Elder Care
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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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.
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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
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, 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
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.
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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: 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 Hawthorne At Leesburg
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 Minneola Place
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.

Cost of independent living in Lake County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lake County is $3,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tavares, FL with an average of $3,718 per month.

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

Lake County, FL
$3,213/mo

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

Lake County, FL
$3,213/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,783/mo
Independent Living
$3,213/mo

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

Studio
$2,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,619/mo

Senior living costs in Lake 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: Lake County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,213/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,071/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,783/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lake County, FL:$3,213/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lake County, FL:$5,071/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lake County, FL:$5,783/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake 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.

Lake County, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lake County, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake 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 average 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
Lake County, FL$3,290/mo$3,208/mo+2.5%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Lake County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,290/mo
2023 average cost:$3,208/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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 Lake County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake County

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.

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.

Lake County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake 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 Lake County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
44.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake 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 Lake County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
54%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Waterman Village, Lake Ridge Village and Woodland Towers are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 265 independent living facilities near Lake County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake County, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, American House Wildwood and Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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