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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lecanto, FL

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The cost of independent living in Lecanto is about $3,936 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 157 options.

Read 4082 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 Spring Hill, Crystal River and Inverness.

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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: 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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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
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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.
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
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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, 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, 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.
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: 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.
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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We chose The Cottages because it was affordable and the cottages are separate, so there was always someone in each one to look after residents. They have moved my mom to the memory care part of the facility...
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.
Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, provides residents of The Cottages assisted living community with gracious, small town living yet is within distance of the Tampa metropolitan area for those who appreciate urban amenities. The weather in Port Richey is balmy and pleasant for most of the year....
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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.
American Well CareAmerican Well Care is an assisted living community situated in the sunny New Port Richey, FL. This community has moderate temperatures all year round coupled with refreshing breezes from the nearby gulf. Residents enjoy stunning area views and the ability to enjoy one of the...
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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.
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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My father and mother lives at this community. The staff are amazing and can handle anything. It is a very homelike environment. Staff make it feel like home and we are one big family.
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.
Dealing with the sunset years of our parents is not easy. As much as we want to be with them 24 hours a day, there just never seems to be enough time or energy to be certain that all of their needs are being met. Forest Glen Lodge in beautiful New Port Richey, Florida, specializes in providing...
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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: 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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My name is [name removed]. I have lived at New Port Richey Center for two years. Its a wonderful place. We have lots of fun. With many activities. The staff is nice. I love Bingo!
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 Summit at New Port Richey is an assisted living facility located in New Port Richey, minutes from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The Summit at New Port Richey has both private and semi-private apartment living available, depending on the needs of your loved one. The Summit provides all of the...
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Lecanto, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lecanto is $3,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Inglis, FL with an average of $3,069 per month.

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

Lecanto, FL
$3,936/mo
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Lecanto, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,814/mo
Independent Living
$3,936/mo

Independent living costs in Lecanto, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,843/mo

Senior living costs in Lecanto 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: Lecanto, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLecanto, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,936/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,791/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$4,814/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Lecanto, FL:$3,936/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Lecanto, FL:$4,791/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Lecanto, FL:$4,814/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Lecanto

Recent reviews for independent living in Lecanto

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.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Brookdale New Port Richey

5.0
exceptionally clean with a concerned staff

Lecanto independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lecanto independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lecanto, 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 Lecanto 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 Lecanto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lecanto, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lecanto 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 Lecanto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lecanto, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lecanto 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 Lecanto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lecanto, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.5%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
40.1%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Reserve at Citrus, American House Wildwood and Lake Ridge Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lecanto, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 157 independent living facilities near Lecanto, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lecanto, Florida are American House Wildwood, The Opal at New Port Richey and Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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