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The cost of independent living in Sky Lake is about $4,055 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 558 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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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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151 reviews
9.8
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It's a very nice place but really expensive. They also seem to be a little short handed at times. I toured it and was impressed.
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.
Spring Hills Hunter's Creek is an assisted living community in sunny Orlando, Florida. In addition to our regular functions, we are also a community of Alzheimer's support and care. At Spring Hills, our motto is 'Caring with a Commitment to Quality.' This motto reflects us in everything we do....
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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176 reviews
9.8
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Nervous about move move destroyed in hurricane. Happy to be at Grand Villa. My experience has been great so far. Everyone is 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.
Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs was designed specifically for Assisted Living. Its spacious apartments are inside a community filled with thoughtful services and generous amenities. Lifestyle options include a continuum of care to provide peace of mind now, and also in the future should a...
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9.7
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38 reviews
9.7
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Hello I want to take a minute to let you know that the staff and care team that works at Gentry park of Orlando and so kind and patient. My mom lives there and and we have had nothing but a great experience....
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.
Our senior living community in Orlando, Florida, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you with all...
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Our family had to make a difficult decision quickly to place my husband in an assisted living facility. Having Alzheimer’s, he needed special care. We called Hearthstone and were immediately given excellent...
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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Hard to say about the activities as my mom doesn't do any of the provided activities yet. The building and grounds are very pretty and the front desk staff is very helpful. Mom's apartment is great and 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.
Spectacular views are just the start at Westminster Towers. Our community can be the perfect home for your active lifestyle, at the heart of Orlando's burgeoning arts and dining scene. Set on a gardened campus overlooking beautiful Lake Lucerne, we offer a wide selection of high-rise apartment...
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9.2
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I would recommend this facility to a friend- yes. I think I would recommend additional staff in the memory are unit. Staff does not have enough time to meet the needs of all even though they do their best.
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.
You’ll feel like you’re living at your favorite resort when you call Somerby Lake Nona your home. This beautiful community lets you enjoy a small-town atmosphere while being close to everything that Orlando has to offer. Residents love our spacious apartments that feature high ceilings, spa...
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22 Floor plans available
9.1
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It feels very homey and not cold or clinical. Many of the residents are always out socializing with each other. Great environment. Staff is very helpful and friendly!
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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It continues to be a great experience with the leadership team of [names removed]. From our first tour, to move in day, until today. They truly make the residents feel special and it’s so appreciated. We...
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.
HarborChase of Dr. Phillips is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...
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9.0
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I would recommend when comparing to others yes. Overall good but they are slow to reduce the cost of extra service once mom didn't need it and like everyone else they are having a hard time filling certain...
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.
Built For One Thing: You.Our residents enjoy exceptional assisted living and memory care services in beautiful East Orlando, just a short drive from downtown, but miles from ordinary. Our community has a resort feel, providing luxurious accommodations, almost endless options for activities and...
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8.6
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Very happy despite being transferred to memory care at higher cost 3 days after move-in. The fact that the facility is both a standard ALF as well as a memory care unit enabled excellence to meet our needs...
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.
With programs not offered at other assisted living facilities; Excellence Senior Living, a member of the International Council of Active Aging, is a place where residents enjoy a high quality lifestyle. We provide proper care, security, life-enhancing programs, and activities in order to maintain...
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Photo of Westminster Winter Park a CCRC
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8.5
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12 reviews
8.5
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12 reviews
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We love it here and are very busy with activities. They are always working on improving the food when reading complaints and it has been better (they're working on more gluten free foods.) We especially like...
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.
Discover Westminster Winter Park, an active senior living community in the heart of Winter Park.You'll enjoy a lifestyle enriched by exclusive access to the arts, wellness, and lifelong learning opportunities. Plus, find beautiful lake vistas; fantastic amenities and hospitality services to...
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8.5
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40 reviews
8.5
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40 reviews
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My mom has been at sonata Windermere for one year now and we feel like family there. The staff is so nice. The residents are very sweet and friendly. It is clean and decorated beautifully. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Azpira at Windermere, we believe that aging is to be celebrated. Our approach is going to change the way you think about senior living. One visit and you'll see. This isn't your "typical" senior living community. We have created this community to bring together the setting, services, amenities...
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They were extraordinarily supportive in helping get our loved one through the paperwork process, and in working with her as far as budget as well as move-in date. They were very accommodating, which was...
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.
Welcome to Overture Dr. Phillips, a place to rediscover yourself in the comfort of your own 55+ active adult apartment home. We’ve thoughtfully designed your community to reflect all the charm and allure of its surrounding areas, with beautifully crafted residences and resort-inspired amenities...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
San Jean Facility Care Inc. is an assisted living community located in the thriving town of Orlando, FL. This action-packed community is situated in the midst of a residential area within the heart of Orlando. Orlando is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. It is a great...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sky Lake, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sky Lake is $4,055 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Cloud, FL with an average of $3,788 per month.

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

Sky Lake, FL
$4,055/mo
$4,066/mo

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

Sky Lake, FL
$4,055/mo
$4,003/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,543/mo
Independent Living
$4,055/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,874/mo
Studio
$4,764/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,479/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,584/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,620/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sky Lake over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sky Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Sky Lake

Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL

5.0
Cascade Heights is a great place! 25 years from now if it is still good, we may have to go here! The staff is super friendly and awesome Just walking around the place. You can see all of the people that live there seem very happy. The apartments are fabulous, full kitchen. His mom actually has ...
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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 ...
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Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary Valencia

5.0
Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.

Sky Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sky Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sky Lake, 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 Sky Lake 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 Sky Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sky Lake 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 Sky Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sky Lake, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sky Lake 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 Sky Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sky Lake, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
31%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
45.7%
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The Club at St. Cloud, Cascade Heights and The Addison of Narcoossee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sky Lake, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 32 independent living facilities near Sky Lake, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sky Lake, Florida are The Club at St. Cloud, Cascade Heights and Spring Hills Hunters Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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