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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chain O Lakes, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 30 independent living facilities in Chain O Lakes, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Longdale, Dreamworld and Wynwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Dora, Lake Mary and Longwood.

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zipAveragecost: $3,634

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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Chain O Lakes, FL

The average cost of senior living in Chain O Lakes is $3,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

Independent living costs in Chain O Lakes, FL, vs. nearby cities

Chain O Lakes, FL
$3,634/mo
$3,948/mo

Independent living costs in Chain O Lakes, FL, vs. state and national averages

Chain O Lakes, FL
$3,634/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Chain O Lakes, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,865/mo
Independent Living
$3,634/mo

Independent living costs in Chain O Lakes, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,268/mo
Studio
$3,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,833/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,482/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,108/mo

Senior living costs in Chain O Lakes 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: Chain O Lakes, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChain O Lakes, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,634/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,987/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,865/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chain O Lakes, FL:$3,634/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Chain O Lakes, FL:$3,987/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Chain O Lakes, FL:$3,865/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Chain O Lakes, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chain O Lakes 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
Chain O Lakes, FL$2,402/mo$2,402/mo+0.0%
Florida$3,381/mo$3,161/mo+6.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Chain O Lakes, FL
2024 average cost:$2,402/mo
2023 average cost:$2,402/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,381/mo
2023 average cost:$3,161/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Chain O Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Chain O Lakes

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.

Aventine at DeLand in De Land, FL

5.0
I cannot say enough about this community. My dad likes this community more each day. The housekeeping and dining room staff are friendly. I think the food is excellent. They have amenities such as a heated pool and a full clubhouse. The community is one of the cleanest place I have seen. They ...
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Lake Port Square, a CCRC in Leesburg, FL

5.0
I have a loved one at this facility. It is clean and the staff is kind. I visit often and the patients seem to be as happy as they can be while away from their homes and loved ones. I have not eaten the food, but it looks and smells good.

Chain O Lakes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chain O Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chain O Lakes, 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 Chain O Lakes 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 Chain O Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chain O Lakes, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Chain O Lakes 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 Chain O Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chain O Lakes, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chain O Lakes 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 Chain O Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chain O Lakes, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
47%
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