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The cost of independent living in Winter Park is about $4,281 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 1168 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 Orlando Cloisters
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.
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: 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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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.
San Jean Facility Care Inc. is an assisted living community located in the thriving town of Orlando, FL. This action-packed community is situated in the midst of a residential area within the heart of Orlando. Orlando is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. It is a great...
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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, 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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My dad is doing so much better ever since I moved him to The Bridge. He is eating nutritional meals and taking his medicine twice a day. I am a nurse by trade so I looked for certain things when...
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.
TraditionSince 2001, when The Bridge at Orlando first opened its doors, we have thrived on the notion of community, the strength of neighborhood, the comfort and warmth of extended family, and the hospitality befitting good friends.  Both our residents and associates embrace and reinforce...
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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.
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My sister [name removed] been there for years and they treated her with dignity and respect. [name removed] is happy and I am very grateful with the care that [name removed] and the staff been giving to all...
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
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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 The Lutheran Haven
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 Florida Living Retirement
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.
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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 Immaculee Home Care
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 Atria Wekiwa Springs
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.
Nestled among tall oak trees in one of Apopka's finest neighborhoods is the retirement community of Atria Wekiwa Springs. Our beautifully landscaped grounds feature a courtyard and a gazebo that overlooks Lake Cortez. It's a country setting that's just minutes from all of Orlando's attractions...
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6.0
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They recently put staff in turquoise shirts, so it is easy to ask someone. Housekeeping washes my clothes and sheets once a week. Change my bed weekly. Food is good, not necessarily my choice. I would...
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.
Ansley Court and Cottage of Oviedo consists of two assisted living communities and one memory care residence nestled on a beautiful campus setting. Each community is the ideal size offering an intimate atmosphere yet is full of vibrant activity. Because each of the three communities is smaller in...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Winter Park, FL

The average cost of senior living in Winter Park is $4,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Horizon West, FL with an average of $4,083 per month.

Independent living costs in Winter Park, FL, vs. nearby cities

Winter Park, FL
$4,281/mo
$4,249/mo

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

Winter Park, FL
$4,281/mo
$4,198/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Winter Park, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,703/mo
Independent Living
$4,281/mo

Independent living costs in Winter Park, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,820/mo
Studio
$4,632/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,996/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,947/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,391/mo

Senior living costs in Winter Park 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: Winter Park, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWinter Park, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,281/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,247/mo$4,083/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,703/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Winter Park, FL:$4,281/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Winter Park, FL:$4,247/mo
Florida:$4,083/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Winter Park, FL:$4,703/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Winter Park, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Winter Park 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
Winter Park, FL$3,413/mo$3,282/mo+4.0%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Winter Park, FL
2024 average cost:$3,413/mo
2023 average cost:$3,282/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Winter Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Winter Park

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.

Overture Dr. Phillips 55+ Apartment Homes in Orlando, FL

4.9
The community is well run and safe, this is a healthy environment, and it's just like a family and we take care of each other. They have a heated pool for exercise and are trying to keep going with social distancing activities. I would recommend this community to others

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and serene setting with wildlife. Many reviews mention the natural beauty of the community, featuring woods and wildlife, providing a peaceful living environment for residents at Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs and Gentry Park.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews praise the staff's dedication and friendliness towards residents at various communities such as The Tremont, Cascade Heights, and Gentry Park.
Varied activities catering to different interests. Residents express their enjoyment of the diverse range of activities offered at communities, allowing them to socialize and engage in their preferred hobbies, such as music programs, exercise classes, and crafts, at Cascade Heights and Gentry Park.
Thoughtfully designed and spacious apartments. Reviews highlight the comfort and suitability of the living spaces at communities like The Tremont and The Savoy, with ample room for residents to personalize their spaces.
Delicious and nutritious meals. Residents at communities such as The Tremont, Cascade Heights, and The Savoy consistently mention the high quality and appeal of the meals provided.
Caring and compassionate community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the strong sense of community and the caring nature of residents and staff at communities like Brookdale Lake Orienta, Cascade Heights, and Gentry Park.
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Winter Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winter Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winter Park, 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winter Park, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Winter Park 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 Winter Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winter Park, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winter Park 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 Winter Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winter Park, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Allegro Winter Park, Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs and The Addison of Oviedo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Winter Park, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Winter Park, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Winter Park, Florida are The Addison of Narcoossee, Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs and Waterman Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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