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The cost of independent living in Southmere is about $4,184 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 281 options. Read 5183 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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I think they do a great job here, I'm really enjoying it so far. What I've found to be very consistent throughout the community is that everyone here, both the residents and the staff, seem happy to be here....
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 residents at the Alliance Community for Retirement Living are given the chance to have a new beginning in sunny DeLand, Florida. This Christian-based assisted living community will allow residents to enjoy the year-round warm weather, while staying cool beneath the shade of the trees that...
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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: 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 Country Manor Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Great Oaks Hall
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.
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: 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: 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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I visited a friend of mine and this place really goes out of their way to be there for their residents. I would say they go above and beyond with their care. I really am impressed. My friend's mother was...
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 Community Transition Services Of Florida LLC
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 had visited Amber Lake twice before send my father to live there; the facility is very clean, the staff show all residents lots of attention. The management is usually on site or can be reached with one...
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.
A Homelike Environment which provides:-24/7 watchful oversight-assistance with medication-Three nutritious Home-cooked meals-Refreshments and snacks-Arrangement for Transportation-Holistic Wellness Activity Programs-Assistance in securing Healthcare needs-Laundry and Housekeeping Service-Prive...
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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.
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
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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 moved my 95 year old mother to Compassion In Healthcare from Rhode Island. She had lived in Rhode Island all her life, and I really wanted her to like it where I brought her. That expectation has been...
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.
Compassion In Healthcare Community LivingCompassion in Healthcare Community Living is a licensed senior care residential home located in a quiet, upscale and unique neighborhood in Daytona Beach, Florida. It provides medical and nursing services for residents with serious disabilities and...
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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 The Roberson
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
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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.
Indigo Palms is a memory care community. The first in the area devoted exclusively to dementia and Alzheimer's care that has served Daytona Beach since 1998. It is located in the heart of Daytona - near Halifax hospital, Volusia Mall, and many other doctors offices. It is a place for a loved one...
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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.
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.
Photo of Central Manor Apartments
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
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.
Photo of Lakewood Retirement Center
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.
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Cost of independent living in Southmere, FL

The average cost of senior living in Southmere is $4,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Smyrna Beach, FL with an average of $3,904 per month.

Independent living costs in Southmere, FL, vs. nearby cities

Southmere, FL
$4,184/mo

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

Southmere, FL
$4,184/mo
$4,217/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Southmere, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,486/mo
Independent Living
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Southmere, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,914/mo
Studio
$4,640/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,740/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,662/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,999/mo

Senior living costs in Southmere 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: Southmere, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthmere, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,184/mo$4,217/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,115/mo$4,096/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,486/mo$4,547/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Southmere, FL:$4,184/mo
Florida:$4,217/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Southmere, FL:$4,115/mo
Florida:$4,096/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Southmere, FL:$4,486/mo
Florida:$4,547/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Southmere, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Southmere 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 Southmere, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Southmere 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
Southmere, FL$3,280/mo$3,329/mo-1.5%
Florida$3,399/mo$3,307/mo+2.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Southmere, FL
2024 average cost:$3,280/mo
2023 average cost:$3,329/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,307/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Southmere

Recent reviews for independent living in Southmere

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.

The Gallery at Port Orange

4.8
I was living in a 4 br home & on one week decided to move. As soon as I saw the Gallery I know it was the one. I have lived here about 1.5 years and plan to never move. I have a 2 br 2 bath apt and am very happy here.

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 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 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 and Ormon ...
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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.
Properly maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are crucial aspects of a comfortable living environment. At Shell Harbor Retirement Community, residents enjoy the beautifully maintained facilities, including spacious apartments and well-kept common areas. Similar sentiments are expressed in reviews for The Brennity a ...
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Accessible and convenient facilities. Senior living communities provide residents with access to essential services and amenities. At Lake Ridge Village, residents value the convenience of having a gym just down the hall from the dining room. Similarly, residents of Gentry Park appreciate the easy access to transportation and th ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
10.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
17.2%
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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
50.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
38.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.4%
46.5%
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