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Photo of Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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I was fortunate to meet [name removed] and she advised us as to the best fit for mom. Most definitely I would recommend [name removed] who actually make the transition so much easier!
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.
Here you can do more of what you love.With independent living, assisted living or memory care all on one campus, our community has care options to meet your changing needs. Here you’ll have the worry-free lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it.Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the...
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Photo of Brookdale DeLand
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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Our experience with Brookdale Deland has been very positive. The staff is very hard working, patient and caring. The attendants, the nursing staff, general administrator and marketing director have all...
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsAbout halfways between Orlando and Daytona Beach is an exceptional community for exceptional seniors. We provide a senior living community that feels just like home sweet home, where seniors receive assisted living and memory care. You and your loved ones can trade the...
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Photo of The Carriage House
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I would recommend the carriage house highly to everyone. Beautiful place to live in your older years or in your middle years of life. Highly recommended. I enjoy the carriage house. Nice place to live.
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.
We believe that The Carriage House is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At The Carriage House, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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Photo of Vintage Care of Palatka
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The staff was great. The activities were great. The activity staff was great. The main complaint is that the facility needs updating. I would recommend the facility as a whole, but the building needs an...
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.
Vintage Care is a lovely, intimate residence with 56 rooms, 14 of which are memory care. We are very much a family in our cozy community across from the local college. We offer restaurant style dining, are pet-friendly and keep our residents active with daily activities. Each resident receives...
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Photo of Woodmark at Daytona Beach
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My brother lives here and loves it. Everyone is friendly, the food in the dining room is amazing, and the employees are efficient and kind. The grounds are lovely, with turtles, birds, lots of trees, etc....
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.
Retirement is your time... Make the most of it!The Woodmark at Daytona Beach Retirement Community is known for its reputation for excellence, and has been voted "Best Around" in the local newspaper, The Daytona Beach News Journal, for 20 years. And, residents move here based on the suggestion of...
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Photo of Spring Hills Hunters Creek
1111 Photos available
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It's a very nice place but really expensive. They also seem to be a little short handed at times. I toured it and was impressed.
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.
Spring Hills Hunter's Creek is an assisted living community in sunny Orlando, Florida. In addition to our regular functions, we are also a community of Alzheimer's support and care. At Spring Hills, our motto is 'Caring with a Commitment to Quality.' This motto reflects us in everything we do....
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Photo of Brentwood at Fore Ranch
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Brentwood is turning into some other name as we speak but, fortunately, they are retaining most of the key staff. Individualized, attention is most adequate when needed, and the food is absolutely...
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.
Situated in the “Horse Capital of the World” close to natural springs and lakes, Brentwood at Fore Ranch is a rustic, suburban senior living community located near West Marion Community Hospital, Advent Health and Ocala Regional Medical Center as well as Shoppes at Heathbrook, Appleton Museum of...
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Photo of The Willows
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8.0
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56 reviews
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Our experience at The Willows is generally positive. The staff is very friendly. It's a nice facility, very pretty when you walk in, with lots of big windows in the lobby & dining room. The staff is helpful...
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.
Welcome to The Willows, where your retirement adventure awaits. When you visit our retirement community near The Villages in Oxford, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is...
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Photo of Eustis Senior Care
66 Photos available
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the staff was incredible but the cleanliness not so much. However, I would recommend this community to other families especially those who are lower income
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.
Eustis Senior Care lies quietly in the small community of beautiful Eustis, Florida. Just a few streets away from the glistening waters of Lake Eustis, warm Florida sunshine and a gentle breeze over the lake help make Eustis Senior Care a tropical lifestyle to sooth the soul. Eustis is known to...
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Photo of Lake Port Square, a CCRC
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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We visited three retirement communities for my mother and nothing compared to Lake Port Square. The facilities are amazing and the staff could not be more accommodating. Even after you move in the staff is...
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.
At Lake Port Square a CCRC, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our...
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Photo of Longevity Healthcare Assisted Living
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8.0
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I’m a current resident here and I have to tell you this place makes me feel like I’m home. The food is excellent and they do all they can to assist you and make you feel at home.in my opinion I made the...
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.
Get the best-assisted living space for your seniors or for any member who is disabled and needs someone to look after daily life chores. We provide our community with the highest standard of services to help build them strong and independent. We bring for our people:
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Photo of Gold Choice Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
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Trying to find placement for a family is very hard, but with Gold Choice they made it so easy for me to decide. Everyone there is so compassionate and loving towards not only the resident but also to each...
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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Photo of Marina Isle Assisted Living
99 Photos available
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Mom was there for one month so the extra [fee removed] fee was overkill. Otherwise it would be a 5. The friendly staff! Everyone was so nice! The location, parking and reception area were such a nice...
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.
Our brand-new assisted living community is located on a quant peninsula on Lake Monroe adjacent to a 200 boat slip marina. In addition to being located on the water, our community is only 2 blocks from Historic downtown Sanford. As a resident of Marina Isle you will enjoy the benefits of...
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Photo of The Summit of Winter Garden
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My mother really enjoys it there. There is so much for her to do and so many other residents to talk with. So far she is very happy. The staff is very helpful and nice. My mom is in independent living, has...
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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Photo of Allegro Winter Park
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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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Photo of Hawthorne Inn and Estates of Ocala
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The facilities are all nice. The apartments are clean and it's nice that they each have their own lanai. I haven't eaten there but I've seen the salad bar and the meals that are served are on real plates,...
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.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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Photo of Magnolia Manor
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1-8 all get a 5. Great staff and great value for the money. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Magnolia Manor to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
When an intimate and beautiful community, care and services, activities and great dining are important, discover magnolia Manor in Daytona! Our care team makes residents feel like family while our activities and dining team engage residents in meaningful activities and social dining offering...
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Photo of Gold Choice Assisted Living and Memory Care - Ormond Beach
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This is an amazing place. I'm not sure if the management company changed but this place is much better than before. The staff is kind and welcoming. The building smells a lot better and looks better now. 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.
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Photo of Encore at Avalon Park
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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...
Photo of The Harrison of Wildwood
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Great staff always helpful. Very Clean and they have good food. I like the residents there. They had a problem with one resident and they were immediately removed. I never felt as it was a cattle call like...
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.
The Harrison of Wildwood is nestled near the master-planned community of The Villages in Wildwood, FL. Welcome to your new home for exceptional assisted living and memory care services. We also provide respite care for short-term stays and hold an Extended Congregate Care License, which allows...
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Photo of Marion Woods by Sky Active Living
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.8
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Marion Woods by Sky Active Living provides a welcoming place for independent living seniors in a safe secure environment. Staff is professional, helpful, and caring. The dining area is open and spacious and...
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.
Marion Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Bathed in the warm Florida sun, Marion Woods is an inviting and friendly place to come home to. We're also just a short drive from Gainesville and Orlando. You'll be happy every day with your decision to join...
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Photo of Sterling Court by Sky Active Living
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The staff was very friendly and helpful. I live 800 miles away from Sterling Court so once I got home, I could always reach out to someone to find out how my sister was doing. When we came to Sterling Court...
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.
Sterling Court provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on picturesque grounds in the charming community of Deltona, you'll love the coziness of our facilities and appreciate the convenience of being close to all the things that make life rich. We're just...
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Photo of The Watermark At Vistawilla
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Sometimes we had issues receiving paid for services even after bringing them times their attention (e.g.: assisted showers). Many times when I visited, the bathroom was unkempt. There was one bad apple kept...
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.
A New Retirement Community Now Open in Winter Springs, FLThe Watermark at Vistawilla is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the highly desirable city of Winter Springs, Florida just minutes from downtown Orlando.In this friendly atmosphere we offer extraordinary cuisine, fun events,...
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Photo of Regency Park Assisted Living
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We went to our first visit just to have something to compare with facilities closer to me, but the staff was so warm and inviting. The residents were gathering downstairs for bingo and they were also...
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.
Discover a place where comfort, care, and community come together. Regency Park Assisted Living Facility offers a warm and welcoming community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and support while ensuring a comfortable and...
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Photo of Lady Lake Senior Living
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Value was a big one and that's not just saying it was cheap. The care was exactly what she needed with no fluff, even though we didn't recognize that at first. It was clean, it was safe and she was kept...
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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community, Lady Lake Senior Living is your choice for senior living in Florida. Set in picturesque Lake County, Lady Lake Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community located just minutes from an abundance of recreation, entertainment, and...

Cost of independent living in Altoona, FL

The average cost of senior living in Altoona is $4,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

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

Altoona, FL
$4,012/mo
$3,948/mo
$4,067/mo

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

Altoona, FL
$4,012/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,142/mo
Independent Living
$4,012/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,528/mo
Studio
$4,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,455/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,364/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,903/mo

Senior living costs in Altoona 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: Altoona, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltoona, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,012/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,024/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,142/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Altoona, FL:$4,012/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Altoona, FL:$4,024/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Altoona, FL:$4,142/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Altoona, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Altoona 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
Altoona, FL$3,473/mo$3,327/mo+4.4%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Altoona, FL
2024 average cost:$3,473/mo
2023 average cost:$3,327/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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 Altoona

Recent reviews for independent living in Altoona

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable, yet high-quality living. Many reviews praise the value for cost at various communities, such as Gentry Park and Waterman Village, where the meals, accommodations, and activities are seen as excellent despite the higher price point compared to some other options. Residents appreciate the all-inclusive fees and feelin ...
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Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of the staff at their community, including Lexington Place and Grand Villa of Palm Coast, where residents and families express appreciation for the personal connections formed with caregivers and the responsiveness of staff to residents' ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Gentry Park and The Tremont offer a range of social activities that cater to different interests, from game nights and movie screenings to outings and group exercises. Residents enjoy the opportunity to connect with others and stay active and engaged in their community.
Consistently good food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At places like Holiday Lake Ridge Village and Lexington Place, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, and residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at communities such as Gentry Park and Pebble Springs Retirement, where residents are quick to make new friends and the staff create opportunities for social interaction. Many comment on the sense of belonging and community spirit ...
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Access to on-site care and support. Some reviews mention the peace of mind that comes with having care and support services available on-site, such as at Las Palmas by Sky Active Living and Waterman Village, where residents can transition to assisted living or skilled nursing care as needed. This added security and convenience ...
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Altoona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altoona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altoona, 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 Altoona 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 Altoona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altoona, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Altoona 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 Altoona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altoona, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altoona 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 Altoona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altoona, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, Grand Villa of DeLand and American House Wildwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Altoona, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 334 independent living facilities near Altoona, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Altoona, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, American House Wildwood and Grand Villa of Palm Coast. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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