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The cost of independent living in Zellwood is about $3,530 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 289 options.

Read 7243 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Orlando, Leesburg and Winter Garden.

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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, 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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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
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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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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...
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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 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....
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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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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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My parents started out in a [Removed] but after my Dad died, my mom moved to the [Removed]. I cannot stress enough how much we loved the Cloisters. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. The food is great....
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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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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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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, 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
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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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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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You will not find a more complete package experience. Prestige Manor is by far the cleanest Adult Living home I have been in. The staff is more than just friendly they truely care about every client and...
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.
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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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 Zellwood, FL

The average cost of senior living in Zellwood is $3,530 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeBary, FL with an average of $2,942 per month.

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

Zellwood, FL
$3,530/mo
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,929/mo
Independent Living
$3,530/mo

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

Studio
$3,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,876/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,286/mo

Senior living costs in Zellwood vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Zellwood, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZellwood, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,530/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,928/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,929/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Zellwood, FL:$3,530/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Zellwood, FL:$4,928/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Zellwood, FL:$5,929/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Zellwood, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Zellwood 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Zellwood, FL$3,512/mo$3,349/mo+4.9%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Zellwood, FL
2024 average cost:$3,512/mo
2023 average cost:$3,349/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Zellwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Zellwood

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse and engaging activities. Reviews at Lake Ridge Village and Cascade Heights praise the wide range of activities offered, from music programs and exercise classes to water aerobics and crafts. Residents enjoy the variety and social connections that these activities provide.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Reviews from Lake Ridge Village, Cascade Heights, and Waterman Village highlight the kindness and helpfulness of the staff, making new residents and their families feel at home and appreciated.
Tasty and accommodating dining experiences. Residents at Lake Ridge Village, Cascade Heights, and Waterman Village appreciate the quality and variety of meals, as well as the ability of chefs to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
Secure and comfortable living spaces. Reviews at Lake Ridge Village, Cascade Heights, and Waterman Village mention the cleanliness and safety of both private apartments and community areas, providing peace of mind for residents and their families.
Engaging social environment. Residents at Cascade Heights and Waterman Village frequently comment on the friendly and supportive atmosphere, which encourages socialization and new friendships.
Continuous improvement and updates. Reviews at Waterman Village express satisfaction with ongoing upgrades and improvements in facilities and services, ensuring a fresh and modern living experience.
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Zellwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zellwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zellwood, 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 Zellwood 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 Zellwood 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
31.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Zellwood 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 Zellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
43.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zellwood 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 Zellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.9%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
40.3%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Waterman Village, Grand Villa of DeLand and The Addison of Narcoossee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Zellwood, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 289 independent living facilities near Zellwood, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Zellwood, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, American House Wildwood and Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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