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 Orlando, FL
The cost of independent living in Orlando is about $3,989 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 51 options. Read 526 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 Clermont, St. Cloud and Oviedo.
Orlando Independent Living Facilities | 526 Reviews
Showing 47 communities
Last Updated: 10/4/24
Sort by
Filter by
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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: 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: 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
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
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1313 Photos 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.
Open Summer 2024! Affordable & Brand-New Apartment Homes for Adults 62 and Older.Welcome to Sandpiper Glen, a community for adults 62 years and older, where local charm meets sophistication. Brand new and ready to redefine the way you see affordable senior living, our pet-friendly apartments...
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
3 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
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,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
5 star
33%
4 star
67%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
I like the care at this community for my sisters care. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu is nice and she likes the nice variety. The activities are offered and she is enjoying meeting others. She...
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.
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
We have been using services from this agency and they have been doing a good job. I like the care that is provided. It is the right level of care for my mom. The caregiver is on time and understands...
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
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
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Cost of independent living in Orlando, FL
The average cost of senior living in Orlando is $3,989 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Cloud, FL with an average of $3,742 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Orlando, FL vs. nearby cities
Orlando, FL
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Orlando, FL vs. the state and national average
Orlando, FL
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Orlando vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Orlando, FL by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Independent Living in Orlando over time
Orlando, 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 Orlando
Recent reviews for independent living in Orlando
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
Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living in Sanford, FL
5.0
To answer your question I live like a queen. Clothes are wash once a week, my apartment is clean once a week. Three meal prepared every day, movies every night, activities, game room and when help is needed they are here.I guess I could sum this up with their own word “where you can live a ...
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.
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
21.7%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
7.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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
23.9%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
16.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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
39.1%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.6%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
45.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cascade Heights, Spring Hills Hunters Creek and The Club at St. Cloud are the top-rated independent living facilities near Orlando, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 51 independent living facilities near Orlando, Florida. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Orlando
- Clermont, Florida
- St. Cloud, Florida
- Oviedo, Florida
- Winter Garden, Florida
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Lake Mary, Florida
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Sanford, Florida
- Celebration, Florida
- Apopka, Florida
- Winter Springs, Florida
- Maitland, Florida
- Longwood, Florida
- Ocoee, Florida
- Windermere, Florida
- Casselberry, Florida
- Winter Park, Florida
- Horizon West, Florida
- Belle Isle, Florida
- Doctor Phillips, Florida
More options near Orlando, 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