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The cost of independent living in Lehigh Acres is about $4,478 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 71 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 Lehigh Acres Assisted Living
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A Place for Mom as a company has really caring and knowledgeable people working there. They are very helpful, followed up, made an appointment and we were done and moved mom in within 4 days. It was a great...
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.
Lehigh Acres Place is a pet friendly assisted living community providing personalized assistance with daily task to help maintain independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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There is a new chef who has just started, so that may improve .I would most enthusiastically recommend them to others! My mom is 90 now and is enjoying to care and freedom that living in Discovery Village...
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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All areas seem to perform their duties as expected. As far as cost, no I would not recommend this facility. But most of them were there for the patients.
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 Discovery Village At The Forum, a world-class senior living community located in the "City of Palms" Fort Myers, FL. Discovery Villages all-inclusive lifestyle offers a unique approach to retirement living in that we provide the care, services, and activities that residents need now or...
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My overall experience has been beyond my expectations. The place is very clean inside and out. The once a week housekeeping service is very good. I don't have to do any floors, bathroom or kitchen cleaning....
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.
At Fountain Crest Retirement Community, you get more than an apartment. You get a home. Just outside your front door, you can enjoy one of the six lanai's for socializing or growing your favorite flowers and vegetable plants. You can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Enjoy three meals a...
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I like knowing that my father is doing well at his new home. The apartments are clean and a good atmosphere for him to live in. He does cook his own meals. They try and offer him things to do within the...
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.
Heron Pond presents beautiful apartment homes. We offer affordable leasing, one and two bedroom homes in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Our community features a swimming pool, barbeque areas, libraries, computer rooms with internet access, wi-fi, an on-site salon and a fully active social calendar. Let...
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Lehigh Acres, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lehigh Acres is $4,478 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaBelle, FL with an average of $2,909 per month.

Independent living costs in Lehigh Acres, FL, vs. nearby cities

Lehigh Acres, FL
$4,478/mo

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

Lehigh Acres, FL
$4,478/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Lehigh Acres, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,956/mo
Independent Living
$4,478/mo

Independent living costs in Lehigh Acres, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,305/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,836/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,848/mo

Senior living costs in Lehigh Acres 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: Lehigh Acres, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLehigh Acres, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,478/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,631/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,956/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lehigh Acres, FL:$4,478/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Lehigh Acres, FL:$4,631/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lehigh Acres, FL:$4,956/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Lehigh Acres, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lehigh Acres 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
Lehigh Acres, FL$4,317/mo$4,119/mo+4.8%
Florida$3,161/mo$3,013/mo+4.9%
National$3,101/mo$2,978/mo+4.1%
Lehigh Acres, FL
2024 average cost:$4,317/mo
2023 average cost:$4,119/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,161/mo
2023 average cost:$3,013/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lehigh Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Lehigh Acres

Fort Myers Independent Living

4.9
I picked this community because it was the only affordable place.We can afford it and if we need to call for help for medicines and personal intimate items. Place is clean, cereal for breakfast,no lunch and dinner. Place is clean and owners of site are amazing.

Keystone Place at Beachwalk in Fort Myers, FL

4.0
I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for cost and activities are also good. The food is cold a lot of times. I do eat in my room a ...
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Highpoint at Cape Coral

5.0
5 for all. Highpoint at Cape Coral is a wonderful place. The staff are wonderful, very supportive. They have so many activities every day. My father is a veteran and they have special events during the year to celebrate their service for our country.

Lehigh Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lehigh Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres 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
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lehigh Acres, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Lehigh Acres Assisted Living, Discovery Village at The Forum - Independent Living and Discovery Village at The Forum Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lehigh Acres, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Lehigh Acres, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lehigh Acres, Florida are Atrium at Liberty Park, Discovery Village Bonita Springs and Canterfield of Fort Myers. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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