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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Port, FL

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The cost of independent living in South Port is about $3,530 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 244 options.

Read 5495 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Orlando, Winter Haven and St. Cloud.

South Port Independent Living Facilities | 5495 Reviews

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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.
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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.
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.
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, 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
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Wonderful quiet environment. Grounds are well kept. Many activities available November thru March and some activities in summer months. Excellent value for your money. Mobile homes are older but, very...
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: 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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Autumn House
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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
The Valencia at Oakmonte Village is located in Lake Mary, FL. This independent living community provides seniors with the opportunity to call a great location their home. Lake Mary is a part of Seminole County, and it offers much natural beauty. Those who spend time in Lake Mary have the...
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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Twenty-seven unit assisted living.Very reasonably priced.Bingo, Holiday activities, group exercises, memory games, singing/karaoke, spelling bee arts and crafts.
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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.
A large private home which offers assisted living to your loved ones. It is an Alternative to a Nursing home with all of the comforts of a home including a large fenced yard. It has a European Flare offering large spacious rooms and very caring staff.Offering "What are they doing now!!" from...
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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.

Cost of independent living in South Port, FL

The average cost of senior living in South Port is $3,530 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeland, FL with an average of $2,972 per month.

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

South Port, FL
$3,530/mo
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in South Port, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,929/mo
Independent Living
$3,530/mo

Independent living costs in South Port, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,876/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,286/mo

Senior living costs in South Port 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: South Port, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Port, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,530/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,928/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,929/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
South Port, FL:$3,530/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
South Port, FL:$4,928/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
South Port, FL:$5,929/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in South Port, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Port and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in South Port, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Port 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
South Port, FL$3,512/mo$3,349/mo+4.9%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
South Port, FL
2024 average cost:$3,512/mo
2023 average cost:$3,349/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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 South Port

Recent reviews for independent living in South Port

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.

South Port independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Port independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Port, 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 South Port 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 South Port partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Port, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Port 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 South Port communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Port, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Port 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 South Port offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Port, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
49%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.6%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
37.4%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.2%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of Narcoossee, AUS Senior Living and The Addison of Oviedo are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Port, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 244 independent living facilities near South Port, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Port, Florida are Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living, Grace Manor Suites and Windsor at Celebration. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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