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Photo of Sonata Viera
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The staff at Sonata are phenomenal!! There is not one person who doesn't smile and say hello, or offer to help. I've even seen the Director in the hallways touching up paint. They have been above and...
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.
Sonata Viera assisted living provides compassionate and distinctive living for today's senior. Our Harmony assisted living offers a different brand of senior living, founded on an unwavering commitment to customer service and resident choice. Blending signature programming, technology, a...
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[name removed] The executive Director was excellent and we would recommend The Grove at Trelago to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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 Grove at Trelago is Now Open for Business. License #13676.We are taking tours and moving residents!Call us and make your appointment to tour our beautiful community!
Photo of Riviera Senior Living
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I had a wonderful experience at Riviera and will return there later in life. I chose Riviera because of its location, closer to the ocean than others. Also, I love the architecture and style of the...
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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Photo of Brookdale Ormond Beach
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My mother is currently a resident at Brookdale Ormond Beach and most everything at this facility has been great so far. The care services, activities and value for cost are great. The staff is 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.
Exploring Your Redefined IndependenceLife here means redefining independence. It means trading chores for a full activities calendar. It also means trading the isolation that often comes from life at home for a community full of vibrant people to fill your days. We’ll handle all of the cooking,...
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From the 1st time I visited Volante of Melbourne, I knew I had found the right place for my brother. Everyone I met was so friendly and was very willing to talk to me and answer any & all questions. When...
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.
At Harborside at Melbourne we offer a choice of lifestyles based upon your individual needs. We provide Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Personal Care, Short W term/Respite Care and a Senior Day and Overnight Program. Whatever lifestyle you choose, you are assured of our most important...
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My sister in law had a number of falling experiences over several years that required hospitalization & rehab. She was also in the early years of Dementia and her husband had passed away 5 years earlier. She...
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.
Our assisted living community features an excellent location in Tavares, Fla., known for its famed seaplane base and marina on Lake Dora. Our campus is located in a quiet neighborhood a short drive from downtown Tavares with its quaint local cafes and shops.You’ll find other seniors to bond with...
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Most of the staff are very friendly and helpful. However there are a few who make you feel like they are re doing you a favor if they do anything for you. Overall I would recommend the facility.
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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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
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It has been an okay experience and we would recommend Merrill Gardens to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Mom needed a change of life. My wife & I fell in love with Harbor Chase after [name removed] gave us a thorough tour. The staff seemed friendly & fully engaged. The facility is clean, bright, & has a...
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.
Sunscape™ is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community that values and encourages health, activity and happiness and brings out the best of every side of you. Located in bustling Daytona Beach, you’ll enjoy all the amenities and services the newest senior living community in the area...
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We chose this community because of a Strong veterans presence. My dad is very sharp still and likes to chat and interact with others. He goes out for breakfast a lot with friends and family. He's very happy...
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.
We provide our residents with the personal attention and assistance they deserve, while also promoting an independent lifestyle. With a friendly staff and our holistic approach, we engage residents by intriguing their mind, moving their body, and inspiring their spirit while making them as...
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Photo of Excellence Senior Living
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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 The Tremont
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I am currently a resident at Holiday The Tremont and I am very happy here at this facility. Based on my experience, I would recommend Holiday The Tremont to others.
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 Tremont is located in the beautiful community of Oviedo, our community has been rated by CNN as one of the top 100 US cities to live in. You'll enjoy our proximity to fun shops, excellent healthcare, golfing and wonderful nearby attractions. Call today to schedule your personal tour and learn...
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Photo of Countryside Lakes Senior Living
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The staff at Countryside Lakes Senior Living were very pleasant. Communication with the family was very informative. The move in process was fine. We did it ourselves. The meals were of very good quality,...
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.
At CountrySide Lakes, we believe in the simple things – friendship, joy, gratitude, and charity. We believe that veterans are heroes and that it’s perfectly okay to spoil the grandkids. We honor the individual – offering personalized care and services. And we love getting to know you and your...
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Photo of Aventine at Daytona Beach
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My brother lives here and loves it. Everyone is friendly, the food in the dining room is amazing, and the employees are efficient and kind. The grounds are lovely, with turtles, birds, lots of trees, etc....
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.
Retirement is your time... Make the most of it!The Woodmark at Daytona Beach Retirement Community is known for its reputation for excellence, and has been voted "Best Around" in the local newspaper, The Daytona Beach News Journal, for 20 years. And, residents move here based on the suggestion of...
Photo of The Lenox at Merritt Island
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The facility and staff are great and knowledgeable.. The people who live there are also kind and look out for each other which is also a plus.. Mom had an apartment with a balcony which was nice.. The layout...
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.
Photo of Addington Place of Titusville
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Great place clean friendly n family atmosphere. Love it. We just came home from Addington Place we joined Iris for the Christmas party. They served dinner, n had Christmas music n dancing after dinner. We...
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 Addington Place of Titusville! A beautiful community of warmth decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place of Titusville...
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Photo of Westminster Winter Park a CCRC
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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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Photo of Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living
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Look no further, this is hands down the nicest senior living facility I have ever seen. It is senior living reimagined. My grandmother is living here and every time I see her she tells me how much she loves...
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 Calirosa 55+ Active Adult Apartment Community
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I've been a resident almost 2 years and have enjoyed my stay. The facilities and the grounds are kept clean. The staff is nice and has been accommodating. The mechanical department personnel is outstanding...
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.
Life at Calirosa, the natural choice for your next chapterWelcome to Calirosa, where you’ll find everything you need to live an active lifestyle is at your fingertips. Our 55+ community offers amenities and events that make it easier than ever to live life to the fullest, plus beautifully...
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I am excited about my stay here. [name removed] have been more then attentive and professional. He is always eager to assist in whatever needs the occupant may have. Sometimes I feel like a pest but [name...
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.
Coming Summer 2021! Life just keeps getting better, doesn't it? And Overture Hamlin is the perfect place to live it. A welcoming active adult community filled with intriguing people and countless ways to get to spend your time. A gorgeous apartment home, with resort-inspired amenities and...
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The staff and owners care about their residents and do what they can to make the place nice and comfortable. They have musicians come to play music and make holidays very special. It is a nice and clean...
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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Photo of Regency Park Assisted Living
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Found out about Regency Park and moved my mom in about two months ago. The staff members are warm and professional. Mom enjoys the activities, the food, but most of all - her new friends! Mom is so happy...
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.
Discover a place where comfort, care, and community come together. Regency Park Assisted Living Facility offers a warm and welcoming community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and support while ensuring a comfortable and...
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I believe the Fountains is the best possible place for enjoyment and life extension. The staff could not be better at every level, and that is most important. The rooms, amenities and daily schedules are...
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 Fountains is located on 26 acres. Walking paths surround two lakes, raised gardens, shuffle board courts and heated swimming pool. Our fleet of vehicles makes transportation to local destinations a breeze. The Fountains is a resort - style community with a maintenance free lifestyle. ...
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It is a really nice place but it is getting pretty expensive, We picked this community because of the all day restaurant. The aesthetic. And, they give more autonomy than other places I saw. Most...
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 Crane's View 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...
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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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Cost of independent living in Southmere, FL

The average cost of senior living in Southmere is $4,029 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Smyrna Beach, FL with an average of $3,777 per month.

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

Southmere, FL
$4,029/mo

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

Southmere, FL
$4,029/mo
$4,019/mo
U.S. national average
$4,052/mo

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

$4,333/mo
Independent Living
$4,029/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,671/mo
Studio
$4,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,462/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,468/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,727/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Southmere over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Southmere

Recent reviews for independent living in Southmere

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and residents across various communities, such as Holiday Lake Ridge Village, Gentry Park, and Lexington Place. Residents appreciate the sense of community and how everyone makes newcomers feel at home.
Variety of activities for socializing. Resident engagement is a priority in many senior living communities. For instance, at Gentry Park, residents participate in activities like movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. The social calendar at Lexington Place also includes a range of options to keep residents active an ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Nutritious and tasty meals are a must-have for residents in senior living communities. At Holiday Lake Ridge Village, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable for everyone. Similarly, the dining experiences at The Tremont an ...
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Thoughtful and responsive staff. An attentive and caring staff is essential in a senior living community. Reviews from Lexington Place and Grand Villa of DeLand describe staff members as quick to listen and help residents with their needs and concerns.
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Southmere independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southmere independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southmere, 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 Southmere 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 Southmere partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southmere, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
33%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Southmere 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 Southmere communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southmere, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southmere 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 Southmere offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southmere, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Club at St. Cloud, Cascade Heights and The Addison of Narcoossee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Southmere, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 272 independent living facilities near Southmere, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Southmere, Florida are The Club at St. Cloud, Cascade Heights and Cedar Creek Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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