About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Longwood, FL
The cost of independent living in Longwood is about $3,978 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 220 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Orlando, Winter Garden and Deltona.
Longwood Independent Living Facilities | 220 Reviews
Showing 62 communities
Last Updated: 8/15/24
Sort by
Filter by
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
100%
1 star
0%
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.
Sanford Manor is an assisted living community located in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida. This community provides the right help for those who are seeking memory care. This community provides a beautiful setting to those who are looking for a great place to call home. The city of Sanford has...
11 Photo available
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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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.
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.
1.0
Review score
1 review
When I first visited my parents were in another facility we were not happy with. My 16 yo daughter and I dropped by un-announced and were met by a great staff. [name removed] showed us around and introduced...
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.
Gracious Age is an assisted living community located in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida. Sanford, which sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe, is known as the 'Historic Waterfront Gateway City.' Evidence of the city's rich history is seen everywhere, from the Historic Sanford Memorial...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
50%
1 star
0%
We are now happy that she is in a good community for care. We like the staff who are caring and friendly. The staff is always available as needed. The menu is really very good and I like knowing that she 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.
Wellsprings Residence is an Assisted Living Facility serving the Orlando Metropolitan Area. The facility has been established in 1991 and is since 2013 family owned and operated. Please call to schedule an appointment to visit our beautiful community, meet our friendly staff and chat with our...
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.
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
100%
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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 Longwood, FL
The average cost of senior living in Longwood is $3,978 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeBary, FL with an average of $3,875 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Longwood, FL vs. nearby cities
Longwood, FL
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Longwood, FL vs. the state and national average
Longwood, FL
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Longwood vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Longwood, FL by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Independent Living in Longwood over time
Longwood, FLFL stateNational
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about independent living in Longwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Longwood
Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL
5.0
Cascade Heights is a great place! 25 years from now if it is still good, we may have to go here!
The staff is super friendly and awesome
Just walking around the place. You can see all of the people that live there seem very happy.
The apartments are fabulous, full kitchen. His mom actually has ...
Read more
Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary Valencia
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.
Encore at Avalon Park in Orlando, FL
5.0
Living in Puerto Rico, it was important to me and my siblings to find a place that would provide the best care for my mother. Having her live at Encore has provided me with peace of mind while living overseas that mom is well-taken care.
Longwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longwood, 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 Longwood 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 Longwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Longwood, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
7.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Longwood 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 Longwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Longwood, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.3%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
16.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Longwood 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 Longwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Longwood, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
45.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Cascade Heights, Ansley Parke at Orange City and Spring Hills Hunters Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Longwood, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Longwood, Florida. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Longwood
- Orlando, Florida
- Winter Garden, Florida
- Deltona, Florida
- Oviedo, Florida
- Mount Dora, Florida
- Lake Mary, Florida
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Ocoee, Florida
- Apopka, Florida
- Maitland, Florida
- Winter Springs, Florida
- Umatilla, Florida
- Sanford, Florida
- Windermere, Florida
- Tavares, Florida
- Orange City, Florida
- Winter Park, Florida
- Casselberry, Florida
- Wekiwa Springs, Florida
- Eustis, Florida
More options near Longwood, Florida
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top