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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Altoona, FL

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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
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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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My sister [name removed] been there for years and they treated her with dignity and respect. [name removed] is happy and I am very grateful with the care that [name removed] and the staff been giving to all...
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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Excellent Management! Very clean!
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.
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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.
Palmer 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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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
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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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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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