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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Longwood, FL

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The cost of independent living in Longwood is about $3,718 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 255 options.

Read 5972 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 Orlando, Lake Mary and Winter Park.

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Photo of The Lenox at Merritt Island
5555 Photos available
6.0
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The facility and staff are great and knowledgeable.. The people who live there are also kind and look out for each other which is also a plus.. Mom had an apartment with a balcony which was nice.. The layout...
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.
Photo of Ansley Court and Cottage of Oviedo
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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50 reviews
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50 reviews
5 star
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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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8.7
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8.7
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18 reviews
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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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8.5
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8.5
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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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8.3
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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: 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 Chancellor Park
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 The Valencia at Oakmonte Village
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.
The Valencia at Oakmonte Village is located in Lake Mary, FL. This independent living community provides seniors with the opportunity to call a great location their home. Lake Mary is a part of Seminole County, and it offers much natural beauty. Those who spend time in Lake Mary have the...
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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.
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Photo of Florida Living Retirement
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.
Photo of Greenbriar Retirement
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.
Photo of Aiden Springs
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 Aiden Springs Assisted Living Facility
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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.
Aiden Springs is nestled deep in the green landscape between multiple lakes in Winter Park, Florida. Warm sunshine and sand make a beautiful backdrop as the light gleams off the surrounding lakes. Healthy air and a temperate climate help make it an ideal location for leisurely walks or chatting...
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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.
The Mayflower Retirement Community is a CCRC community located in charming Winter Park, Florida, the home of Rollins College and the nationally acclaimed Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. Considered one of the nation’s most desirable addresses, the city is a treasure trove of history, culture,...
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Excellent Management! Very clean!
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.
Photo of Atria Wekiwa Springs
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.
Nestled among tall oak trees in one of Apopka's finest neighborhoods is the retirement community of Atria Wekiwa Springs. Our beautifully landscaped grounds feature a courtyard and a gazebo that overlooks Lake Cortez. It's a country setting that's just minutes from all of Orlando's attractions...
Photo of Holstein Senior Living
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.
Photo of Upside Orlando
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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.
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...
Photo of Lodge At Lutheran Haven
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 The Lutheran Haven
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.
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5 star
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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...
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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 Grace Manor Retirement Inc
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 Ntm Homes
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.

Cost of independent living in Longwood, FL

The average cost of senior living in Longwood is $3,718 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeBary, FL with an average of $2,962 per month.

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

Longwood, FL
$3,718/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,862/mo
Independent Living
$3,718/mo

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

Studio
$3,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,774/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,168/mo

Senior living costs in Longwood 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: Longwood, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLongwood, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,718/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,947/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,862/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Longwood, FL:$3,718/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Longwood, FL:$4,947/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Longwood, FL:$5,862/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Longwood, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Longwood 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
Longwood, FL$3,512/mo$3,349/mo+4.9%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Longwood, FL
2024 average cost:$3,512/mo
2023 average cost:$3,349/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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 Longwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Longwood

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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs, The Savoy, and The Tremont. Residents and their families express appreciation for the caring nature of the caregivers and the personal connections the ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with several communities, such as Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs, The Savoy, and The Grove at Trelago, receiving positive feedback for their food quality and range of options. Residents often mention enjoying their meals and looking forward to me ...
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Engaging activities and social events. Communities like Cascade Heights, Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs, and The Savoy offer a variety of activities to keep residents active and engaged. These activities include music programs, crafts, exercise classes, and outings to nearby attractions.
Spacious and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews for Brookdale Lake Orienta, The Savoy, and Cascade Heights mention the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces, including apartments and common areas. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and the homelike feel of their new homes.
Caring and responsive management. Management at communities like The Tremont, The Savoy, and Cascade Heights are praised for their attentiveness and dedication to their residents. Families and residents appreciate clear communication and the managers' commitment to providing the best possible care.
Active and supportive community environment. Reviews for Cascade Heights, The Savoy, and Brookdale Lake Orienta consistently mention the sense of community and the friendly and supportive atmosphere. Residents make new friends and feel welcome, with staff and management encouraging social connections.
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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
31%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.5%
11.7%
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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
42.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
43.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
17.8%
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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
53.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
47.6%
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Cascade Heights, Grand Villa of DeLand and The Addison of Narcoossee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Longwood, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 255 independent living facilities near Longwood, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Longwood, 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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