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The cost of independent living in Polk City is about $3,087 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 324 options.

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Photo of Aldea Green
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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56 reviews
9.4
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56 reviews
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Aldea Green is not the fanciest Assisted Living facility, but we found it to be warm and friendly, with caring staff. The staff facilitate resident interaction and are supportive of their needs. Nursing...
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 community also offers "anytime" dining between 7 am and 7 pm where our residents can request made to order items from our "always available" menu which gives them the freedom to eat whenever they would like. This allows our residents to feel more in control of their day and how they would...
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn and Estates of Brandon
88 Photos available
9.4
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31 reviews
9.4
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Overall, I feel that Hawthorne Inn has been a better value for my mom than the previous facility she lived in. The staff are friendly, caring, and treat my mom like family, which means so much to me. I also...
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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Photo of Brookdale Dr. Phillips
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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47 reviews
9.3
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47 reviews
5 star
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When I compared with the [community removed], which cost the same amount, the Dr. Phillips location is so much more upscale and beautiful and location is better too for class of living and everyone has been...
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 Vista Lake
2222 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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90 reviews
9.3
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90 reviews
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Their focus is patient care over grounds keeping (as an example). The residents are well cared for and the staff are friendly and helpful. They really care about the 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.
Vista Lakes offers assisted living options for seniors in Leesburg, Florida in our intimate single story building.Stroll through our lush courtyard garden, watch your favorite movie in our TV room or enjoy a book by the fireplace. At Vista Lakes there is something for everyone to enjoy. We offer...
Photo of Spring Haven Senior Living
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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151 reviews
9.3
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151 reviews
5 star
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I don't know what stands out. He's well taken care of. His room and clothes are clean. His medical needs are met. He's comfortable. They are really great. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
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.
Forget what you thought you knew about retirement living – this is retirement living that will make you say WOW! Located on five lush acres of land, Spring Haven Retirement is a senior living community full of envious services and amenities. With a pool, hot tub, and beautiful views of Lake...
Photo of Vitality Living Windermere
1616 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.3
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53 reviews
9.3
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53 reviews
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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.
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 The Glades at ChampionsGate
99 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.3
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67 reviews
9.3
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67 reviews
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Our names were on a welcome board the day we toured. Everyone was so helpful and informative. The room options were perfect, food is excellent and activities are diverse and offered all day. Dining staff,...
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.
The Glades at ChampionsGateAn exciting concept in senior living, The Glades includes three distinct neighborhoods offering choices for all lifestyles. We offer 114 Independent living, 73 Assisted Living, and 36 Memory Care residences.The Glades at ChampionsGate is close to everything you need....
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Photo of Aston Gardens at Sun City Center
2525 Photos available
9.3
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29 reviews
9.3
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29 reviews
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The facility is definitely an Independent Living setting. Residents and staff are very nice and welcoming. The Front Desk staff is very helpful and have directed each call to the person who could help us get...
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.
Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is an independent senior living community in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida, a premier retirement city. Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is within a three mile radius of five golf courses (it sits on one of them!), three grocery stores, two medical centers...
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Photo of Providence Living at Hunter's Creek
1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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40 reviews
9.3
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40 reviews
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Positive friendly informative staff. To date no negative experience with anyone at the facility. Parents have been extremely happy with the food variety and taste.
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 Providence Living at Hunter's Creek, we’re known for personalized care that weaves each resident’s tastes, preferences and choices into the day’s activities, programming and dining services. Personalization carries over to our staff and team members who develop care plans fully reflective of...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Tavares
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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81 reviews
9.3
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81 reviews
5 star
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I would give it a 10.. my mom is so happy and loves the staff. Putting her here has change the quality of her life so much of family and herself couldn't be more pleased. Such a wonderful place !
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.
A lakefront home in sunny Florida. It doesn’t get much better than this. Our picturesque lakeside assisted living community is the perfect place to call home. Explore our fully stocked book shelves in the library. Stroll our lakefront walkways. Enjoy the view from the patio. Our community in...
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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center
1010 Photos available
9.3
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51 reviews
9.3
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51 reviews
5 star
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Our experience with Belvedere Commons has been wonderful. The staff are attentive, it is always clean and the room is just the right size. There are activities going on all the time.
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.
Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community just minutes south of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, Belvedere Commons is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...
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Photo of Alto Tavares
1111 Photos available
9.2
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35 reviews
9.2
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35 reviews
5 star
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My parents and family have always been treated with respect by administrators and nursing staff alike. They always want my mother to be part of the activities. Cleanliness - There are times it smells...
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 Osprey 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 and...
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Photo of Freedom Plaza, a CCRC
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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28 reviews
9.2
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28 reviews
5 star
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Every new thing we learned after moving in was a plus i.e. storage available for golf clubs, lab work can be done right here, voting done right here on site.
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.
Freedom Plaza: Assisted Living in Sun City Center, FLSometimes all you need is a helping hand, and that’s just what you’ll get at Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care, the community for premier assisted living in Sun City Center, FL. We’ll help with all the basic activities of daily...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
1313 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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78 reviews
9.2
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78 reviews
5 star
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Room size was good. We had a 1 bedroom with balcony, large living space, kitchen, large bathroom and closet. They had a variety of planned a activities and many residents got together for games. Food was...
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.
Welcome to Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace! Enjoy the sunshine while our community gives you the chance to kick back and enjoy the Central Florida lifestyle. Our senior living community is perfectly situated around the corner from the Poinciana Medical Center, and just a short drive from...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Mary
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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81 reviews
9.2
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81 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is the staff, the activity director keeping my dad busy and not bored. We would definitely reocmmend Brookdale Lake Mary to other families.
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.
Our residents stay busy building beautiful lives.Choose us for your next home sweet home away from home, and you’ll enjoy exceptional assisted living and memory care options in Lake Mary, Florida. You’ll trade the stress and hassle of daily chores, and the worry that often comes from living at...
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Photo of Vitality Living Spring HillCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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163 reviews
9.2
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163 reviews
5 star
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The room size was great for chair, double bed dresser tv and other little table, they kept everything clean. There needed to be in my opinion more activities for the people to keep them alert. They good good...
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.
As the premier independent living, assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Spring Hill is nestled within 16 wooded acres, close to the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Here at Vitality Living Spring Hill, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being with a...
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9.2
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37 reviews
9.2
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37 reviews
5 star
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4-5. My family member said food was ok. I didn't have any so I am just going by what they said. The staff was very caring. The sizes of the room was a little small but it worked out for us. They seem to keep...
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.
An approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care in Riverview that keeps each resident’s specific andINDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN MIND.
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Photo of Tampa Gardens Senior Living
99 Photos available
9.1
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143 reviews
9.1
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143 reviews
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Food smells and looks delicious and most seem to be enjoying it. Apartment size is perfect and even in the assisted living side. Memory care side is also large. Cleanliness over all is good and we have only...
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.
Tampa Gardens Senior Living is a vibrant senior community located in Tampa, Florida. Offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services, the community is designed to provide personalized support tailored to each resident's needs. The community features a variety of living options,...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Orienta
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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80 reviews
9.1
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80 reviews
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So far everything thing has been good. Staff is friendly room is fine. I would recommend to others. My experience is that I'm learning new things everyday.
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.
Orlando Senior Living at Its BestOrlando seniors, there’s exceptional senior living waiting for you just a short drive away in the vibrant suburb of Altamonte Springs. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care specially designed for Alzheimer’s or those living...
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Photo of HearthStone at Nona Lakes
1919 Photos available
9.1
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20 reviews
9.1
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20 reviews
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The resident care is very good. The food is very good. The common areas and rooms are well taken care of. They are clean and modern. I would recommend to others.
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.
From apartments with warm, welcoming designs to delectable anytime dining options and health and fitness amenities, your home at HearthStone at Nona Lakes provides comfort and customized support at every turn. Live each day with confidence, knowing that your individuality is celebrated here at...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Tavares
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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48 reviews
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I always found the staff very friendly and helpful. Dining experience is great, both service and the food and the options available to residents. Cleanliness is great. Can't comment for room sizes, only saw...
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.
At Celebration Villa of Tavares, every day is an opportunity to live life to the fullest. Our residents build meaningful friendships with peers who share similar life stories, whether it’s reminiscing about college days, retelling career adventures, or honoring time served in the military. And...
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Photo of Ambiance at Brandon
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9.1
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27 reviews
9.1
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27 reviews
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I rate service a 5 I want especially to thank [name removed] and his staff wonderful people. It's a great place, I love the people there.
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.
AMBIANCE at Brandon, formerly known as Tessera Brandon, is a proud recipient of the Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best Assisted Living Community for a five county area for five years running, so know you are choosing the best place to reside!Ambiance at Brandon has 87 thoughtfully designed assisted...
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2424 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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49 reviews
9.0
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49 reviews
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Staff is upbeat, activity staff is extremely creative! The front desk concierge is always helpful. So far everything has been well coordinated and my family member is settling in well. Shout out to the...
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.
Are you ready to live life your way? Without the worries of homeownership or chores, residents of The Grande find that their time is freed up to do exactly as they please, each and every day. With fun opportunities available, life-enhancing programs, and care available around the clock, residents...
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9.0
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88 reviews
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Friendly staff, clean and good services such as laundry and housekeeping. We upgraded from studio which was a bit small in the main building and got the one bedroom on the outside which is perfect. It was...
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.
Osprey Manor is an Independent Senior Living Community in Lakeland, Florida. We focus on comfortable surroundings, opportunities for engagement, home-style dining experiences, and living with amenities which provide our seniors to enjoy their golden years. *Renovation and remodeling throughout...
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Photo of Alto Walden Woods
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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71 reviews
9.0
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71 reviews
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This facility is absolutely amazing from the staff to the residents. You mist see how beautiful this facility is in person. The management staff is absolutely phenomenal with families and 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.
The Canopy at Walden Woods is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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Cost of independent living in Polk City, FL

The average cost of senior living in Polk City is $3,087 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Auburndale, FL with an average of $3,087 per month.

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

Polk City, FL
$3,087/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Polk City, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,124/mo
Independent Living
$3,087/mo

Independent living costs in Polk City, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,863/mo
Studio
$3,078/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,528/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,441/mo

Senior living costs in Polk City 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: Polk City, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk City, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,087/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,375/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,124/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Polk City, FL:$3,087/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Polk City, FL:$4,375/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Polk City, FL:$5,124/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Polk City, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Polk City 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.

Polk City, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Polk City, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Polk City 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
Polk City, FL$3,232/mo$3,172/mo+1.9%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Polk City, FL
2024 average cost:$3,232/mo
2023 average cost:$3,172/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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 Polk City

Recent reviews for independent living in Polk City

Lake Gibson Village in Lakeland, FL

4.3
The communication between the staff and the family is good. They keep us well inform and up to date. I would recommend this community to others.

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.

Polk City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk City, 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 Polk City 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 Polk City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk City, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk City 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 Polk City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk City, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk City 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 Polk City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk City, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
49.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of Narcoossee, AUS Senior Living and American House Wildwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Polk City, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 324 independent living facilities near Polk City, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Polk City, Florida are American House Wildwood, The Meridian at Brandon and Windsor at Celebration. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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