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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alafaya, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Alafaya area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Alafaya. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 25 independent living facilities in Alafaya, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Whispering Hills Golf Estates, Lake Formosa and Rowena Gardens.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Orlando, Oviedo and Winter Garden.
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9.7
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36 reviews
Overall it was a positive experience my uncle is still there and doing well. I have recommend Gentry Park to others because I consider the cost so far to be reasonable for the service . They were very...
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.
Our senior living community in Orlando, Florida, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you with all...
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13 reviews
I can not say enough good things about this facility. My brother has been there for over 6 months and I am very happy with the care they provide to him. Encore went out of their way during Christmas to...
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.
Encore at Avalon Park Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in the center of a community that was built on the rich traditions of small-town life. Encore is composed of 6 neighborhoods with 15 residences each, all centrally oriented around a secured landscaped courtyard. Encore at Avalon...
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9.0
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49 reviews
I would recommend when comparing to others yes. Overall good but they are slow to reduce the cost of extra service once mom didn't need it and like everyone else they are having a hard time filling certain...
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.
Built For One Thing: You.Our residents enjoy exceptional assisted living and memory care services in beautiful East Orlando, just a short drive from downtown, but miles from ordinary. Our community has a resort feel, providing luxurious accommodations, almost endless options for activities and...
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8.9
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42 reviews
The staff is very attentive and friendly. They are well trained in dealing with Alzheimer's behaviors. The housekeeping was great and always responsive to unscheduled needs. Excellent communication with the...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingIf you’re looking for exceptional assisted living or industry-leading memory care, you’ve found it in Oviedo, Florida. Our plantation-style setting is located within a mile of a thriving marketplace complete with shops and restaurants, meaning we’re not just conveniently...
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8.7
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38 reviews
Very happy despite being transferred to memory care at higher cost 3 days after move-in. The fact that the facility is both a standard ALF as well as a memory care unit enabled excellence to meet our needs...
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.
With programs not offered at other assisted living facilities; Excellence Senior Living, a member of the International Council of Active Aging, is a place where residents enjoy a high quality lifestyle. We provide proper care, security, life-enhancing programs, and activities in order to maintain...
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8.6
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49 reviews
I am currently a resident at Holiday The Tremont and I am very happy here at this facility. Based on my experience, I would recommend Holiday The Tremont to others.
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.
The Tremont provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in the beautiful community of Oviedo, our community has been rated by CNN as one of the top 100 US cities to live in. You'll enjoy our proximity to fun shops, excellent healthcare, golfing and wonderful...
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8.5
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12 reviews
We love it here and are very busy with activities. They are always working on improving the food when reading complaints and it has been better (they're working on more gluten free foods.) We especially like...
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.
Discover Westminster Winter Park, an active senior living community in the heart of Winter Park.You'll enjoy a lifestyle enriched by exclusive access to the arts, wellness, and lifelong learning opportunities. Plus, find beautiful lake vistas; fantastic amenities and hospitality services to...
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8.2
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51 reviews
There is both a newer floor mgr., and an activities director. The floor mgr. Is available by text and always responds promptly. Ill text him that the resident has an appt and they make sure he is ready.
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.
Palmetto Landing offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Winter Springs, Florida. We are conveniently nearby a large shopping center, as well as many parks, shops and restaurants.Our lovely single-story community has 64 apartments with three different floor plans for...
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8.0
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1 review
5 for all of the questions! It was a great decision to move here. It is very friendly. I would tell others looking that I found helpful to eat with residents without staff. Residents will be honest without...
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.
When you choose our Central Florida community, you gain access to state-of-the-art assisted living services, as well as a modern fitness center and progressive wellness programs. Influenced by UCF’s Colleges of Medicine and Nursing, we provide cutting-edge care and programming. You’ll have as...
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8.0
Review score
4 reviews
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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This is a really great place. They have plenty of activities, there is something going on pretty much every day. It's a really, really impressive facility. The food is fantastic. They are a really good...
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.
Grand Palms Assisted Living and Memory Community provides a unique model in senior housing to help ensure personalized care, dignity, socialization and privacy.Grand Palms is designed to meet the needs of our residents. A peaceful, intimate homelike design that fosters a comfortable, safe and...
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6.8
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45 reviews
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.
Savannah 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. Both Savannah Courts provide affordable assisted...
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6.3
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7 reviews
What has made Benton House such a great experience for our family so far is that the facility is always clean and well maintained. The staff members are always helpful. We would recommend this community to...
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.
Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House such a special place!Uniquely designed, Benton House offers...
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9.6
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10 reviews
Our family had to make a difficult decision quickly to place my husband in an assisted living facility. Having Alzheimer’s, he needed special care. We called Hearthstone and were immediately given excellent...
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.
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.
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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: 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.
Open Summer 2024! Affordable & Brand-New Apartment Homes for Adults 62 and Older.Welcome to Sandpiper Glen, a community for adults 62 years and older, where local charm meets sophistication. Brand new and ready to redefine the way you see affordable senior living, our pet-friendly apartments...
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: 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.
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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.
Aiden Springs is nestled deep in the green landscape between multiple lakes in Winter Park, Florida. Warm sunshine and sand make a beautiful backdrop as the light gleams off the surrounding lakes. Healthy air and a temperate climate help make it an ideal location for leisurely walks or chatting...
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.
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I like the care at this community for my sisters care. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu is nice and she likes the nice variety. The activities are offered and she is enjoying meeting others. She...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
The Mayflower Retirement Community is a CCRC community located in charming Winter Park, Florida, the home of Rollins College and the nationally acclaimed Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. Considered one of the nation’s most desirable addresses, the city is a treasure trove of history, culture,...
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Cost of independent living in Alafaya, FL
The average cost of senior living in Alafaya is $4,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Cloud, FL with an average of $3,576 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alafaya, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Alafaya
Recent reviews for independent living in Alafaya
Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL
5.0
Cascade Heights is a great place! 25 years from now if it is still good, we may have to go here!
The staff is super friendly and awesome
Just walking around the place. You can see all of the people that live there seem very happy.
The apartments are fabulous, full kitchen. His mom actually has ...
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Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living in Sanford, FL
5.0
To answer your question I live like a queen. Clothes are wash once a week, my apartment is clean once a week. Three meal prepared every day, movies every night, activities, game room and when help is needed they are here.I guess I could sum this up with their own word “where you can live a ...
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Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary Valencia
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.
Alafaya independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alafaya independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alafaya, 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 Alafaya 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 Alafaya 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
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28%
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Low / no sodium
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33.4%
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Alafaya 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 Alafaya communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alafaya 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 Alafaya offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cascade Heights, Benton House of Narcoossee and The Club at St. Cloud are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alafaya, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 25 independent living facilities near Alafaya, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alafaya, Florida are Cascade Heights, The Club at St. Cloud and Spring Hills Hunters Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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