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The cost of independent living in Wauchula is about $2,738 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 110 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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Photo of AUS Senior Living
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55 Floor plans available
9.7
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32 reviews
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I am very grateful to [name removed] for introducing us to [name removed] and her great Team of staff (too many beautiful people here to mention) at AUS Bartow. We were made to feel welcome from day one....
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT BARTOWWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Bartow, in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Bartow, Florida, Assisted Living community...
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9.0
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The staff treats each resident as a family member. Also the administrative personnel are so pleasant to deal with, they never make you feel like you have a dumb question. The facility is always clean and...
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 Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living
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What we like the most about the community is first the director is a super guy and really does care about the residents. That is a rare quality in those places. 2nd. It is super clean and open and inviting....
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.
Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is Sebring’s newest Independent and Assisted Living Community, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida.Our community opened on December 28, 2020Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is a 4 story Independent and Assisted Living Community...
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Great facility and great staff. Very family oriented atmosphere. The facility is very homey and welcoming the moment you walk in the door. I was at the facility during a lunch service. The food 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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I'm not all that pleased about the head nursing department, I've been calling to see how my mother is doing and it always goes to voicemail. I leave a message and know one calls back.
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: 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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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.
Photo of Oakgrove Congregate 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.
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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, 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
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: 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.
Photo of Avon Park Cluster
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: 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: 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 M and R Personal Care Home
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: 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 Fair Havens Village Apartments
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 Sunny Hills of Sebring
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 Sunny Hills Assisted Living
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 Maranatha Manor
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.
Photo of Peace River Village
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.

Cost of independent living in Wauchula, FL

The average cost of senior living in Wauchula is $2,738 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,395 per month.

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

Wauchula, FL
$2,738/mo

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

Wauchula, FL
$2,738/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,645/mo
Independent Living
$2,738/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,488/mo
Studio
$3,916/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,008/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,800/mo

Senior living costs in Wauchula 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: Wauchula, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWauchula, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$2,738/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,645/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,645/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Wauchula, FL:$2,738/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Wauchula, FL:$3,645/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Wauchula, FL:$3,645/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Wauchula, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wauchula 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
Wauchula, FL$2,658/mo$2,462/mo+8.0%
Florida$2,755/mo$2,767/mo-0.4%
National$2,812/mo$2,804/mo+0.3%
Wauchula, FL
2024 average cost:$2,658/mo
2023 average cost:$2,462/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$2,755/mo
2023 average cost:$2,767/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,812/mo
2023 average cost:$2,804/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wauchula

Recent reviews for independent living in Wauchula

Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living in Sebring, FL

5.0
We walked in having to make a hard decision on where to make my mom happy . [name removed] greeted us and the rest was history . My mom is moving in this month . [name removed] was kind compassionate and understood all my worries and concerns on leaving my 89 year old mom . [name removed] and ...
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Arcadia Oaks Assisted Living

5.0
My mother has been at Arcadia Oaks assisted-living for almost 4 years now. This is her home and she’s happy living there. It is a place that sincerely cares for every single person. [name removed]. The manager goes beyond & above to make sure everyone is well taken care of, including to keep ...
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AUS Senior Living in Bartow, FL

4.9
My mom has only been here for 2 months. They actually care about her and family needs. They are remodeling with many improvements. It is not very big, so they are able to be moved attentive. The communication and knowledge help the family.

Wauchula independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauchula independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauchula, 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 Wauchula 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 Wauchula partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wauchula, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauchula 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 Wauchula communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wauchula, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauchula 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 Wauchula offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wauchula, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13%
46.4%
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