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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alamana, FL

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The staff take excellent care of mom. They give her personal attention. She likes the food and they offer a lot of choices. The community is very clean and they offer daily activities. They have a patio...
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.
Royal Gardens of St. Cloud is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of St. Cloud, FL. This is a community where the air is clear, the people are friendly and there are plenty of essential businesses and services. It is the ideal place for visiting relatives to stay and enjoy...
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We chose Elan Buena Vista because of the newness of the facility and the flexibility with signing on. The room sizes here are good for her needs. I would tell others that they do have a nice garden area and...
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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#1 thing we love about this place is that they have nurses! Not CNA’s that have taken a few day course, actual nurses that have been taught to care for my dad. Food is Not all that great, but has gotten...
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.
Step into the unexpected at Élan Spanish Springs. More like an urban lodge or boutique hotel than a traditional senior living space, we offer a community that is stunning but casual — elegant yet comfortable. All of our residents enjoy a distinctive lifestyle of exceptional individualized care,...
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This is such a beautiful community and the staff is caring and close to my parent as if they were our actual family member. I highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a place for their loved one
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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Harbor Oaks is excellent. Qualities that make it excellent are the great staff and the flow of information on our family member in a timely manner. The food is very good.
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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Nice independent living, very nice & kind neighbors I've been here since [date removed] And will renew my lease Thank you ! Have a blessed day! & [name removed] as secretary has been a huge help to me as...
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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Everyone, both residents & staff, are very friendly & helpful.
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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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 communication was fantastic and informative and helpful. There is definitely a sense of community with the residents and staff, they even have a resident president like a little council
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.
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Photo of Smyrna Glen 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.
Photo of Guardian Home
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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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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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....
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.
Our gated community is on 14 acres in a park-like setting. We provide local transportation and housekeeping every other week at no cost. We have fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers in every unit. Beauty shop and country store for your convenience. Rehabilitative services are provided on...
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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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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.
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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: 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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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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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....
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 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: 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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When I first visited my parents were in another facility we were not happy with. My 16 yo daughter and I dropped by un-announced and were met by a great staff. [name removed] showed us around and introduced...
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.
Gracious Age is an assisted living community located in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida. Sanford, which sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe, is known as the 'Historic Waterfront Gateway City.' Evidence of the city's rich history is seen everywhere, from the Historic Sanford Memorial...
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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 Alamana, FL

The average cost of senior living in Alamana is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Smyrna Beach, FL with an average of $3,758 per month.

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

Alamana, FL
$3,970/mo
$3,926/mo

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

Alamana, FL
$3,970/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,294/mo
Independent Living
$3,970/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,553/mo
Studio
$4,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,409/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,303/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,830/mo

Senior living costs in Alamana 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: Alamana, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlamana, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,970/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,967/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,294/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alamana, FL:$3,970/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Alamana, FL:$3,967/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Alamana, FL:$4,294/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Alamana, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alamana 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
Alamana, FL$3,281/mo$3,321/mo-1.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Alamana, FL
2024 average cost:$3,281/mo
2023 average cost:$3,321/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
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 Alamana

Recent reviews for independent living in Alamana

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.

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.

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.

Alamana independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alamana independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alamana, 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 Alamana 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 Alamana partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alamana, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alamana 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 Alamana communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alamana, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alamana 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 Alamana offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alamana, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.6%
47%
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Lexington Place, Seashore Senior Living and Benton House of Narcoossee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alamana, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 291 independent living facilities near Alamana, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alamana, Florida are Benton House of Narcoossee, Grand Villa of DeLand and Grand Villa of Palm Coast. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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