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The cost of independent living in Sumter County is about $4,135 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 330 options. Read 7748 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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Sumter County Independent Living Facilities | 7748 Reviews

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Photo of The Manor at Lake Morton
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I Love the activity director, she tried to get everyone involved and my Mom was hesitant at first, but now she seems to join in more. I feel they keep the facility clean and well kept and the staff is...
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Care for Senior Adults in Historic Downtown Lakeland!-The Manor at Lake Morton offers assisted living care for seniors in the charming historic district of Lakeland. Our modern senior residential community is just a short walk from Lakeland's thriving downtown restaurants...
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This is a historic building. It was one of the original hospitals in the area. The staff and management are good to deal with and have a good system in running their facility. Like I said the building is...
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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The Waverly just celebrated its one-year anniversary. It is a beautiful facility with caring staff, good food, and lots of bright airy rooms and balconies for residents and families use. The caregivers are...
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 The Waverly Assisted Living and Memory Care we invite you to explore thoughtfully designed Assisted Living and Memory Care residences tailored just for you.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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: 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.
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 Savannah Manor
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The people are nice. But it's more for dementia and Alzheimer's, and that made it a little hard to socialize. The food was excellent, and about 95% of aides were very good. I would recommend it for a long...
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.
Savannah Manor is an assisted living community located in the town of Leesburg, FL. A former citrus production area, the city of Leesburg is in Lake County and home to about 19,000 residents. Residents are able to relax in year round warm weather and enjoy great attractions like nearby Orlando,...
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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 Wandering Oaks
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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We had a really good experience with Mission Oaks - so much better than with a previous facility our loved one was at. It's a clean friendly atmosphere with caring personnel. They're always really friendly...
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 Welcome Home Assisted Living
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 Crown Court
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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.
Crown Court is a community located in Inverness, FL. Crown Court offers activities that allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers. Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will...
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Photo of Loving Care Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Thank u for evacuating your residents and protecting them in Knoxville for Hurricane Irma. We so appreciate u! God Bless u all for taking care of them. It allowed our family peace of mind as we dealt with...
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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This community is kept immaculate. The people here have been so accommodating. The dining room has been redone and they have a nice menu. They offer numerous times to eat so mom can eat whenever she would...
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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All the staff were very kind and helped with my mom's move from home to New Horizon. The food is wonderful here. The care is very good, my mother was always clean, and looked good.
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.
New Horizon Senior Citizen Home is located in Inverness, Florida. This quaint town is filled with lush grass and trees, historic buildings, and a tranquil lake. Inverness has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, parks, and fishing. This assisted living community will allow...
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.
Photo of Minneola Place
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.
Photo of Magnolia Gardens
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.
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.
Photo of Somerset
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.
Photo of Prestige Manor
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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.
About Prestige ManorPrestige Manor is Ocala's Best Kept Secret - a hidden gem of compassionate care for seniors no longer willing or able to live alone.Carrol Dillion-Smith has been the heart and soul of this assisted living community for 35 years and has a team of caregivers who share her...

Cost of independent living in Sumter County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sumter County is $4,135 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooksville, FL with an average of $3,932 per month.

Independent living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Sumter County, FL
$4,135/mo
$4,534/mo
$4,507/mo

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

Sumter County, FL
$4,135/mo
$4,265/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,371/mo
Independent Living
$4,135/mo

Independent living costs in Sumter County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,833/mo
Studio
$3,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,803/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,791/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,013/mo

Senior living costs in Sumter County 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: Sumter County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSumter County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,135/mo$4,265/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,105/mo$4,141/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,371/mo$4,613/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Sumter County, FL:$4,135/mo
Florida:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Sumter County, FL:$4,105/mo
Florida:$4,141/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Sumter County, FL:$4,371/mo
Florida:$4,613/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Sumter County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sumter County 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
Sumter County, FL$3,449/mo$3,158/mo+9.2%
Florida$3,394/mo$3,301/mo+2.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Sumter County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,449/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,394/mo
2023 average cost:$3,301/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 Sumter County

Recent reviews for independent living in Sumter County

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.

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

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.

Sumter County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumter County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumter County, 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 Sumter County 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 Sumter County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumter County 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 Sumter County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sumter County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.7%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumter County 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 Sumter County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumter County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.9%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.1%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
40.4%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
47.2%
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