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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ponce De Leon, FL

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The cost of independent living in Ponce De Leon is about $4,349 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 54 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.

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Photo of Hartford Retirement Village
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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I would recommend this community to others. They are cute condos and they are a perfect size and they have a balcony to enjoy also. Communication is good between the staff and our family. They keep us...
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, 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 Blake at Miramar Beach is a distinctive senior living community, offering unparalleled experiences in a luxurious and hospitality-driven environment. With a dedicated and tenured team, enviable amenities, and a vibrant calendar of resident events, we provide a unique space for growth,...
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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.
Photo of The Blake at Panama City Beach
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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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: 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.
Photo of Lisenby Retirement Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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I would tell a friend that, I was pleased with the care and that they are worth going to tour and speak with to see if it's a fit for your family member. And that we would use them again if the need...
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.
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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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.
Photo of Garden View ALF
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.
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: 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.
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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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.
Photo of Robinson Residential Care
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Ponce De Leon, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ponce De Leon is $4,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paxton, FL with an average of $2,947 per month.

Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ponce De Leon, FL
$4,349/mo
$3,517/mo
$3,517/mo

Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. state and national averages

Ponce De Leon, FL
$4,349/mo
$4,198/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,527/mo
Independent Living
$4,349/mo

Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,044/mo
Studio
$4,554/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,938/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,429/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,298/mo

Senior living costs in Ponce De Leon 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: Ponce De Leon, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonce De Leon, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,349/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,541/mo$4,083/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,527/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,349/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,541/mo
Florida:$4,083/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,527/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ponce De Leon 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.

Ponce De Leon, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Ponce De Leon, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ponce De Leon 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
Ponce De Leon, FL$3,396/mo$3,142/mo+8.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,250/mo+4.7%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Ponce De Leon, FL
2024 average cost:$3,396/mo
2023 average cost:$3,142/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,250/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ponce De Leon

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponce De Leon

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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Brookdale Panama City

4.9
Our loved one seems to be happy there, and that is what is important. Oh yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. I know a handful of people whose parents live at a Brookdale.

The Opal at Bluewater Bay in Niceville, FL

5.0
My Dad was welcomed by friendly, caring, professional Staff! Everyone went above and beyond the normal to make my Dad feel welcome and wanted in his new apartment. I cannot thank the staff enough, from the contract and welcome with [name removed], to the wonderful, compassionate, professional, ...
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Ponce De Leon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponce De Leon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponce De Leon, 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 Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
46.4%
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