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The cost of independent living in Oakland is about $4,000 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 422 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 The Blake at Hamlin
66 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.5
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My mom was in the hospital when I needed to make the decision to place her in an ALF instead of bringing her home. I had reached out to 3 facilities a week or so before, knowing the time was coming, but...
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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Photo of Overture Hamlin
55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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8.5
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I am excited about my stay here. [name removed] have been more then attentive and professional. He is always eager to assist in whatever needs the occupant may have. Sometimes I feel like a pest but [name...
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.
Coming Summer 2021! Life just keeps getting better, doesn't it? And Overture Hamlin is the perfect place to live it. A welcoming active adult community filled with intriguing people and countless ways to get to spend your time. A gorgeous apartment home, with resort-inspired amenities and...
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99 Photos available
8.0
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8.0
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We’re so glad that our mom moved into the Summit of Winter Garden. She was very nervous to leave her home but everyone has been so friendly and welcoming. She had been spending so much time by herself 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.
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77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
9.6
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74 reviews
9.6
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74 reviews
5 star
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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.
Now Open! Inspired LivingLocated right off Rt. 429 just south of Florida's Turnpike, Inspired Living provides premier independent and assisted livingservices with personalized memory care for those with Alzheimer's, dementia or other memory impairments.Our senior living community features...
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9.6
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23 reviews
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My mom was very skeptical at first because she was used to living at home or with family. But now she loves it. She has met some wonderful people. She has friends, She’s involved with lots of activities. She...
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.
We believe that Orchard Heights Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe and secure.At Orchard Heights our management teams live...
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1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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28 reviews
9.5
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28 reviews
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All 5 stars! We are extremely pleased with the experience at Superior Residences of Clermont. They have a great staff who really truly care for their residents.
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.
Superior Residences of Clermont has provided exceptional service & care for the residents of South Lake County with both Assisted Living & Memory Care. Opened in 2003, Superior has been the Assisted Living of choice for over 10 years. Our community is located in the heart of Clermont on...
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22 Floor plans available
9.1
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38 reviews
9.1
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It feels very homey and not cold or clinical. Many of the residents are always out socializing with each other. Great environment. Staff is very helpful and friendly!
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.
Choose Your Own AdventureAssisted living is all about living a redefined independence. We’ll handle the cooking, cleaning and other daily chores. You handle living your best life. To do that, you’ll have a huge number of activities and events available to you. Choose us for your next home sweet...
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Photo of Madison at Ocoee
1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.1
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47 reviews
9.1
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47 reviews
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There is always room for improvement, and the first 4 months have been a transition period for Mom and all of us. The ratings have improved for us this past month. When they say "light cleaning of rooms,...
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.
Care for Now and LaterOur community provides exceptional assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Ocoee, Florida. We are centrally located in West Orlando just minutes away from downtown Orlando, close enough to the city for day visits but far enough away to escape the noise. We are...
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8.9
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52 reviews
8.9
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52 reviews
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It is a really nice place but it is getting pretty expensive, We picked this community because of the all day restaurant. The aesthetic. And, they give more autonomy than other places I saw. Most...
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.
Welcome to Crane's View Lodge! We are Central Florida's premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Our standards for these services and amenities are upheld by our dedicated...
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1111 Floor plans available
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8.5
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40 reviews
8.5
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40 reviews
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My mom has been at sonata Windermere for one year now and we feel like family there. The staff is so nice. The residents are very sweet and friendly. It is clean and decorated beautifully. The food is...
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.
At Azpira at Windermere, we believe that aging is to be celebrated. Our approach is going to change the way you think about senior living. One visit and you'll see. This isn't your "typical" senior living community. We have created this community to bring together the setting, services, amenities...
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Photo of Madison at Clermont
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.9
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45 reviews
7.9
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45 reviews
5 star
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I am very happy with Madison and so are my parents, which is the most important thing. I would highly recommend that they look into them for their loved ones.
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.
Welcome to Madison At ClermontSeniors from Clermont and surrounding areas such as Orlando choose our community for exceptional assisted living and memory care services.Vibrancy and charm are what separate Madison at Clermont from other communities. When seniors and their families visit us, they...
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Photo of Golden Pond
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I love living at Golden Pond, I’ve been here almost 3 years. My Mother is here she is 96 and she thanks God every night for the Pond since 2014. My Sister-In Law’s Mother lives here since 2015. It is 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.
Golden Pond Communities opened it's doors to the Community in 1999. Additional building was required to meet the needs of the community in 2003. The Executive Director and the Community Relations Director have been at the community working together for ten plus years. Continuity of care is very...
Photo of Benton House of Clermont
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
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Benton House is such a beautiful homey community, and it is extremely clean. The physical appearance right when you walk in is so warm and welcoming, everything is beautifully decorated. The community is...
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. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Clermont the most desired in the...
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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.
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Oakland, FL

The average cost of senior living in Oakland is $4,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Horizon West, FL with an average of $3,930 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland, FL vs. nearby cities

Oakland, FL
$3,962/mo
$4,083/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland, FL vs. the state and national average

Oakland, FL
$3,962/mo
$4,003/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland vs. other types of senior living

$4,473/mo
Independent Living
$3,962/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oakland, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,155/mo
Studio
$4,941/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,393/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Oakland over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Oakland

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakland

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 ...
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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.

Overture Dr. Phillips 55+ Apartment Homes in Orlando, FL

4.9
The community is well run and safe, this is a healthy environment, and it's just like a family and we take care of each other. They have a heated pool for exercise and are trying to keep going with social distancing activities. I would recommend this community to others

Oakland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland 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 Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
58.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland 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 Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
82.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
70.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.6%
45.7%
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Cascade Heights, Spring Hills Hunters Creek and Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Oakland, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Oakland, Florida are Cascade Heights, Spring Hills Hunters Creek and Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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