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Photo of Vitality Living Lake Forest
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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110 reviews
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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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Lake Forest is your choice for senior living in Florida. Set on a beautiful eight-acre campus, Vitality Living Lake Forest is a vibrant senior living community located just minutes from downtown Sanford, the Seminole Mall,...
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Heritage was fantastic at the beginning, but started to go downhill. The company had opened up a 2nd place near Sanford and were siphoning off a lot of the good staff to work over there. When mom went into...
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.
Heritage Waterside is located in the heart of Daytona Beach Shores and on the famous Halifax River. Take a step back in time with our themed 40's lifestyle rooms. We believe in giving you the lifestyle you desire with the care you deserve. Leave your worries behind. Our residents enjoy...
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9.2
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9.2
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Activities of one kind or another pretty much all day. I'm a pretty much a loner and avid reader so I spend most of my day with my books and streaming movies on NETFLIX which I pay for. There's enough staff...
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.
Nestled in a comfortable and convenient neighborhood, Cascade Heights is home to warm and welcoming senior living in Longwood, FL. You will feel the friendly nature of our community from the first moment you arrive. And while individual attention is our specialty, fulfilled living is our...
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2020 Photos available
9.2
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9.2
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Many of the staff went out of their way to help mom ( who had dementia) feel safe and happy. [name removed] especially was loved by mom and she treated her with amazing respect and helpfulness.
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 Windsor of Palm Coast is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We honor each resident's...
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9.2
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25 reviews
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My mother-in-law is in her second year of living at Shell Harbor, and my husband & I visit her almost every day. WOW - it truly is worry-free luxury living! Everything is clean and well-maintained, the...
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.
Shell Harbor, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Murrell Road in Rockledge. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2021! Shell Harbor will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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Photo of Palm Cottages of Rockledge
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9.2
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff are amazingly friendly. Campus layout is exceptional. Food choices and quality are excellent. Your help in finding and understanding the various...
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.
Palm Cottages is an assisted living and memory care community located just off I-95 in Rockledge, FL. The beautiful 5 acre campus has been carefully designed to enhance the natural beauty of the Florida landscape and to create an oasis for the residents to enjoy. Our community offers 8 home-like...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Mary
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.1
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I had a great experience and my dad is doing great. Just the office manager [name removed] is a bit disorganized but she is very nice.
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.
Our residents stay busy building beautiful lives.Choose us for your next home sweet home away from home, and you’ll enjoy exceptional assisted living and memory care options in Lake Mary, Florida. You’ll trade the stress and hassle of daily chores, and the worry that often comes from living at...
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1616 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.1
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The food is not good, should be better. The staff is wonderful for the most part. The nursing/med tech staff could be a little more organized, they still haven't straightened Mom's pills out and we are...
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.
At Azpira at Windermere, we believe that aging is to be celebrated. Our approach is going to change the way you think about senior living. One visit and you'll see. This isn't your "typical" senior living community. We have created this community to bring together the setting, services, amenities...
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1212 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
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The staff, when it was [community removed], was great. And the caregivers in the memory care unit were wonderful! When [name removed] was on the assisted living side though, for about three weeks, he had...
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.
You’ll feel like you’re living at your favorite resort when you call Somerby Lake Nona your home. This beautiful community lets you enjoy a small-town atmosphere while being close to everything that Orlando has to offer. Residents love our spacious apartments that feature high ceilings, spa...
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Photo of The Canopy at Hickory Creek
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They are engaged, and invested emotionally and physically with the residents. Even coming back in late evening to be with the family members when the spouse passed away. They are so very accommodating to any...
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 HarborChase of Daytona Beach
1111 Photos available
9.0
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Mom needed a change of life. My wife & I fell in love with Harbor Chase after [name removed] gave us a thorough tour. The staff seemed friendly & fully engaged. The facility is clean, bright, & has 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.
Sunscape™ is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community that values and encourages health, activity and happiness and brings out the best of every side of you. Located in bustling Daytona Beach, you’ll enjoy all the amenities and services the newest senior living community in the area...
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Photo of Brookdale Dr. Phillips
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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45 reviews
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I visited a friend staying here. The place looked WONDERFUL all decorated for Christmas and everyone seemed so welcoming and happy. The only thing I noticed was the food didn’t look super appealing and they...
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.
Choose Your Own AdventureAssisted living is all about living a redefined independence. We’ll handle the cooking, cleaning and other daily chores. You handle living your best life. To do that, you’ll have a huge number of activities and events available to you. Choose us for your next home sweet...
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Orienta
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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Staff is kind and friendly. It is clean and nicely decorated. Dining room service is usually slow. Food is ok. I like my apartment...roomy and bright. Pets allowed.
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.
Orlando Senior Living at Its BestOrlando seniors, there’s exceptional senior living waiting for you just a short drive away in the vibrant suburb of Altamonte Springs. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care specially designed for Alzheimer’s or those living...
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Photo of Brookdale Altamonte Springs
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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74 reviews
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Would rate all at 4, for my Mother and her condition. Facility and her room were clean, staff very helpful and caring to her, food and service for her is good. Activities were enjoyable for her...when she...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Building a Life of Redefined IndependenceIf you have the idea that your senior lifestyle has to be filled with chores, cooking, cleaning, and the stress that comes from home ownership and living alone, you should visit our vibrant community. Here, you’ll see what life lived well can look like for...
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Photo of Seagrass Village of Port Orange
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What we like the most about the community is that the facility and management are great. The nursing staff is lacking in service training and response. Also financial issues and billing are very complex 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.
Just around the corner is an experience you will want to share. Captured in your mind's eye like a message on a postcard - we know you will want to write to those you love about your community, because the lifestyle you're experiencing is worth bragging about. What activities will capture your...
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Photo of Addington Place of Titusville
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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The friendliness is a 5+. My parents both have dementia, but they can do most things themselves. They sit alone in their room most of the day and come out, usually just to eat. I know there is entertainment...
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 Addington Place of Titusville! A beautiful community of warmth decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place of Titusville...
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I'm very happy with ARYA, it is a good fit for my wife, [name removed]. The staff is very friendly and seem like they really care about her well-being. It is very new has only been open for a little more...
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 Legacy Pointe at UCF
1010 Photos available
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Legacy Pointe is a beautiful campus with amazing staff and medical providers. They have taken such great care of my Mother and truly live up to their mission statement by providing “an unparalleled...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you choose our Central Florida community, you gain access to state-of-the-art assisted living services, as well as a modern fitness center and progressive wellness programs. Influenced by UCF’s Colleges of Medicine and Nursing, we provide cutting-edge care and programming. You’ll have as...
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Photo of Madison at Ocoee
1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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They certainly have availability right now. Mom has been there a year and we are very satisfied. I rated the cleanliness at a 4 as they could do a more thorough job of cleaning the resident's rooms. I have...
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.
Care for Now and LaterOur community provides exceptional assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Ocoee, Florida. We are centrally located in West Orlando just minutes away from downtown Orlando, close enough to the city for day visits but far enough away to escape the noise. We are...
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33 Floor plans available
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During my visit, it felt right. It was clean, the staff was friendly. And several residents were in the activities room. Activities director is wonderful. My mom is so happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Palmetto Landing offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Winter Springs, Florida. We are conveniently nearby a large shopping center, as well as many parks, shops and restaurants.Our lovely single-story community has 64 apartments with three different floor plans for...
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness, responsiveness and the quality of care provided. Yes, we would recommend Villa Grande on Saxon community to other families based on 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.
GREAT SPECIALS! Limited Time Offer.* The Community You've Always Dreamed Of and the Home You've Earned! Location is Everything! Now Leasing Luxury 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments! Introducing Villa Grande on Saxon, Orange City's BRAND NEW Senior Lifestyle Apartment Community. An oasis of Retirement...
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8.6
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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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I have lived at Harbor Chase for over a year.. I enjoy the people and employees. . The residents come from many places and lifestyles and are generally friendly. You can choose what and how much you want to...
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.
HarborChase of Dr. Phillips is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...
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My mother so enjoys living at Magnolia. Look at pictures on fakebook and mom is just grinning. June is involved in about everything. Before she moved there she did nothing at home, stayed in bed most of 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.
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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66 Floor plans available
8.5
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Mom is very happy there. It's very clean trash is done everyday even for residents and all the facilities are so clean; housekeeping does residents' apartments. The pool is crystal clear. The gym is neat...
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.
Crescent Wood is an independent living and assisted living community is Titusville Florida. Voted the fourth best beach in Florida, Titusville values the safety of its citizens and strive to protect the natural beauty of the Florida coast. Drawing visitors all over the country with its stunning...
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Cost of independent living in Ariel, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ariel is $4,010 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Smyrna Beach, FL with an average of $3,728 per month.

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

Ariel, FL
$4,010/mo
$4,225/mo
$3,801/mo

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

Ariel, FL
$4,010/mo
$3,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,313/mo
Independent Living
$4,010/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,140/mo
Studio
$3,244/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,517/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,227/mo

Senior living costs in Ariel 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: Ariel, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAriel, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,010/mo$3,994/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living$3,928/mo$3,903/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$4,313/mo$4,291/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Ariel, FL:$4,010/mo
Florida:$3,994/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Ariel, FL:$3,928/mo
Florida:$3,903/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Ariel, FL:$4,313/mo
Florida:$4,291/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
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Independent living costs in Ariel, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ariel 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.

Ariel, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Ariel, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ariel 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
Ariel, FL$3,324/mo$3,410/mo-2.5%
Florida$3,399/mo$3,304/mo+2.9%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Ariel, FL
2024 average cost:$3,324/mo
2023 average cost:$3,410/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,304/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ariel

Recent reviews for independent living in Ariel

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.

The Gallery at Port Orange

4.8
I was living in a 4 br home & on one week decided to move. As soon as I saw the Gallery I know it was the one. I have lived here about 1.5 years and plan to never move. I have a 2 br 2 bath apt and am very happy here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Experienced and diligent caregivers. Many reviews praise the level of care and expertise provided by the staff at various communities. At Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs, the Medtechs are specifically mentioned for their dedication and attentiveness. Residents and their families express gratitude for the peace of mind that comes ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Throughout the reviews, the warmth and inclusivity of the communities stand out. At Gentry Park, residents mention the friendliness of staff and fellow residents, making for a welcoming and inviting environment. Activities like movie nights and social events foster a strong sense of community. ...
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Variety of activities for all interests. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered in communities, catering to various interests. At , staff members organize hikes and fishing days at nearby parks, trivia nights, and museum outings, allowing residents to stay engaged and active.
Thoughtfully designed apartment interiors. Residents appreciate the clean and modern apartment designs at their communities, with some, like , boasting updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in common areas. The thoughtful layouts make for comfortable and functional living spaces.
Proactive communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the transparent and consistent communication provided by community staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At , community directors set regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Delicious and varied meal options. Quality meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At , the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, while The Savoy highlights the excellent Thanksgiving brunch and Christmas Eve dinner offerings.
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Ariel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ariel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ariel, 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 Ariel 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 Ariel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ariel, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ariel 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 Ariel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ariel, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ariel 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 Ariel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ariel, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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