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The cost of independent living in Orlando is about $4,265 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 593 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 Orlando Cloisters
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.
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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: 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.
Photo of Magnolia Towers
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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They really know how to treat people with Alzheimer's here. I like the guy who runs the place, he keeps me updated. They aren't as fancy as some of the other places, but it's clean, and the staff is...
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.
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This is a great skilled/rehab nursing facility. I had to stay here for approximately 2 months due to a fall while on vacation in Florida. The staff were so kind and understanding. The...
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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The senior Hillcrest Hampton Apartments, in my opinion, is one of the best places to live. It is walking distance from restaurants, clothes stores, banks and the diverse groceries in the area makes...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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.
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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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Photo of The Ridge at Holstein Senior Living
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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Excellent Management! Very clean!
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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.
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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.
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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My sister [name removed] been there for years and they treated her with dignity and respect. [name removed] is happy and I am very grateful with the care that [name removed] and the staff been giving to all...
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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 dad is doing so much better ever since I moved him to The Bridge. He is eating nutritional meals and taking his medicine twice a day. I am a nurse by trade so I looked for certain things when...
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.
TraditionSince 2001, when The Bridge at Orlando first opened its doors, we have thrived on the notion of community, the strength of neighborhood, the comfort and warmth of extended family, and the hospitality befitting good friends.  Both our residents and associates embrace and reinforce...
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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.
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Orlando, FL

The average cost of senior living in Orlando is $4,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Cloud, FL with an average of $3,965 per month.

Independent living costs in Orlando, FL, vs. nearby cities

Orlando, FL
$4,265/mo
$4,256/mo

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

Orlando, FL
$4,265/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,692/mo
Independent Living
$4,265/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,395/mo
Studio
$5,030/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,319/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,765/mo

Senior living costs in Orlando 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: Orlando, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrlando, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,265/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,219/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,692/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Orlando, FL:$4,265/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Orlando, FL:$4,219/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Orlando, FL:$4,692/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Orlando, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Orlando 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
Orlando, FL$3,984/mo$3,429/mo+16.2%
Florida$3,343/mo$3,098/mo+7.9%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Orlando, FL
2024 average cost:$3,984/mo
2023 average cost:$3,429/mo
Percent change:+16.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,343/mo
2023 average cost:$3,098/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Orlando

Recent reviews for independent living in Orlando

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.

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

Orlando independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orlando independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orlando, 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 Orlando 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 Orlando partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orlando, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Orlando 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 Orlando communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orlando, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orlando 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 Orlando offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orlando, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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Related senior services in Orlando, Florida

In Orlando, FL, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Orlando is a fairly car-dependent city, and seniors can expect to drive for most errands. Walking and bicycling is easier in neighborhoods closer to downtown, and the frequently pleasant weather makes these attractive alternatives. Bus service in Orlando is provided by the Lynx and the Lymmo, which primarily service the downtown area. There are three airports in the city, including the Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Sanford International Airport, the Orlando Executive Airport.

Orlando offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for those seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The city has a number of hospitals, including AdventHealth Orlando, Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, and the Orlando VA Medical Center.

Despite its reputation as a tourist trap, the city of Orlando is really an all-inclusive playground for those interested in leisure and fun. Both Disneyworld and Universal Studios are located nearby and provide countless dining and entertainment options outside of the parks themselves. You can also enjoy a nice stroll down the Boardwalk or Citywalk or get some shopping done at one of the many discount outlet malls. The state convention center is conveniently located near downtown, ensuring a steady stream of live entertainment and events, and the world-famous Cirque Du Soleil has a permanent location in the city. For the active senior, Orlando has a variety of public and members-only golf clubs, including the famous Bay Hill, which is home to the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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