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Photo of Westminster Winter Park a CCRC
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The waitlist can vary depending on if you put a deposit down or not. If you are applying for independent living, the applicant will be interviewed by a registered nurse and a financial review before being...
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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I think the determining factor of putting my 98 year old parents there was the friendliness of the staff. From the first day, I felt they were welcomed and their needs were addressed. They have been there a...
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 Madison At ClermontSeniors from Clermont and surrounding areas such as Orlando choose our community for exceptional assisted living and memory care services.Vibrancy and charm are what separate Madison at Clermont from other communities. When seniors and their families visit us, they...
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My mother recently moved in, and overall the experience has been outstanding. The entire staff is very caring and were there to answer questions every step of the journey. I definitely sleep better at night...
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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What we like the most about Brookdale Canopy Oaks is the friendliness of the staff - Keeping people current on activities - Willingness to help and serve. Based on the experience we have had, yes we 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.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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As far as Brookdale it is close to my house and my mom's doctors. I found the staff to be friendly, helpful, professional and caring. Also, the rooms are a good size. I would recommend the facility.
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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The Mayfield Retirement Center feels welcoming and homey. Everyone from the Administrator to the cleaners are concerned about each and every resident. The interactions between people who work there and...
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.
Mayfield Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Leesburg, Florida. We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of those in Leesburg and the surrounding area. Located off Rt. 460, we offer convenient access to the surrounding community, modern amenities, and...
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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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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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They are timely, and they have gone out of their way to try to help us. We haven't had any issues, and they have worked to make it a good experience and provide good care. They seem to have a lot of...
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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We are now happy that she is in a good community for care. We like the staff who are caring and friendly. The staff is always available as needed. The menu is really very good and I like knowing that she 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.
Wellsprings Residence is an Assisted Living Facility serving the Orlando Metropolitan Area. The facility has been established in 1991 and is since 2013 family owned and operated. Please call to schedule an appointment to visit our beautiful community, meet our friendly staff and chat with our...
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Photo of Savannah Court of Orange City
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44 Floor plans available
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Due to COVID we haven't been able to go back and visit our loved one, but starting today they are letting families back to visit in phases. For the activities they have there are pretty suitable, they give...
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.
Savannah Court, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in Orange City, Florida where the residents are proud of their small town ambiance while offering all of the amenities necessary for today's busier lifestyle. Savannah Court is located on Strawberry Oaks Drive and is...
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The house is spotless, very clean and the view of the lake is breath taking. Loving and caring staff that make you feel like you are family. Meals are delicious and I'm sleeping better here than I was at...
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.
Assisted living at it's finest dedicated to America's BEST!Seniors and Service Veterans optimal holistic & wellness approach. Extraordinary staff!Land of the FREE. Home of the BRAVE!
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This is a more upscale and more independent living. The meals were lovely and the residents looked like they need a little bit of assistance. The price was very good for my parents.
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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Oakmont Village of Lake Mary is an awesome place! Five out of five stars. they have a large staff which is continuously taking care of my mother.
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 Cordova at Oakmonte Village is a luxury assisted living community located in Lake Mary, Florida, in Seminole County. Placed in a beautiful, 25-acre setting, the Cordova apartments are customized to meet the needs of residents who need memory care, and the property is secured to protect the...
Photo of Village on the Green a CCRC
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This is a very nice and friendly place. The staff are friendly and always seem to be helpful with my loved one. They have activities like social gathering, art, outings for the residents to get out into the...
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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When it's time to move a parent into an assisted-living facility, it can be tough to figure out which is the best fit. The Palms of Longwood helped create a smooth transition to my mom’s new home. They...
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.
Photo of Benton House of Clermont
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Benton House is such a beautiful homey community, and it is extremely clean. The physical appearance right when you walk in is so warm and welcoming, everything is beautifully decorated. The community is...
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.
We. Are. Family. 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 of Clermont the most desired in the...
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What we like about Wayman Place is the friendly staff who work there, but their communication could be better and some Dr visits feel rushed. However, we would recommend this community to other families...
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.
At Wayman Place, we provide high quality, compassionate assisted living options in a lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We offer...
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Green Tree Assisted Living Facility is a friendly place for our elders to live and have a wonderful experience! The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and really care about their residents! ...
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.
Green Tree ALF is an assisted living community located in the city of Orlando, Florida in the county of Brevard. Over half a dozen nearby lakes are all within walking distance of this assisted living community, offering excellent places for seniors to take long walks, enjoy a mid day picnic, or...
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I love living at Golden Pond, I’ve been here almost 3 years. My Mother is here she is 96 and she thanks God every night for the Pond since 2014. My Sister-In Law’s Mother lives here since 2015. It is home...
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.
Golden Pond Communities opened it's doors to the Community in 1999. Additional building was required to meet the needs of the community in 2003. The Executive Director and the Community Relations Director have been at the community working together for ten plus years. Continuity of care is very...
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My mom is a resident here for over a year. The facility and staff are great very attentive and genuinely concerned about your loved ones. They have plenty of activities to keep one busy and opportunity to...
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.
Savannah Court assisted living can accommodate just over 100 residents. The Cove skilled nursing and rehabilitation center is small and intimate allowing optimal care for just under 40 residents. The entire community offers personal services to all residents, their families and our guests....
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My Mother-in-law was the second resident to walk through their doors when they opened in 2020. I can not express enough how happy we were with the facility and the staff. She passed away on Saturday and even...
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.
Strive at Fern Park offers luxurious assisted living and memory care services in an enriching environment where residents enjoy services and amenities to promote their independence. Residents can customize their lifestyle with several apartment floor plans to choose from, heart and brain healthy...
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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.
Hibiscus Oaks offers a senior living experience that delivers the highest standards of care in an environment that offers community and welcomes you home. We are nestled into the beautiful streets of Winter Park, just a few blocks away from our sister facilities, Alabama Oaks Assisted Living and...
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They have done good with activities with social distancing and entertainment. The neighborhood is amazing and the grounds are really nice, and the value for this is amazing compared to other...
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.
Alabama Oaks offers a senior living experience that delivers the highest standards of care in an environment that offers community and welcomes you home. We are nestled into the beautiful streets of Winter Park, just a few blocks away from our sister facilities, Palmer Oaks Assisted Living and...
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5 on all areas. Sometimes not always thrilled with the food, but that is the case at most facilities. The staff always seemed friendly and helpful. Sometimes at night hard to get ahold of someone on the...
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.
Hampton Manor at Deerwood is an assisted living community in southeast Ocala. This exquisite building boasts 34,000 square feet, containing 43 elegant apartments. The property features plantation-style architecture, as well as beautifully appointed rooms and common areas, creating a warm, yet...
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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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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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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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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