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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.
Sanford Manor is an assisted living community located in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida. This community provides the right help for those who are seeking memory care. This community provides a beautiful setting to those who are looking for a great place to call home. The city of Sanford has...
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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
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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
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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.
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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When I first visited my parents were in another facility we were not happy with. My 16 yo daughter and I dropped by un-announced and were met by a great staff. [name removed] showed us around and introduced...
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.
Gracious Age is an assisted living community located in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida. Sanford, which sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe, is known as the 'Historic Waterfront Gateway City.' Evidence of the city's rich history is seen everywhere, from the Historic Sanford Memorial...
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
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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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Heritage did wonderfully. We were very happy with them. They were very good to her. She wasn't alone, which is what we wanted. I would recommend their community for sure.
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.
The Gardens at TavaresThe Gardens At Tavares is located in the beautiful and peaceful city of Tavares, FL. Our community is family owned and managed, and it offers a safe and serene place for seniors to call home. Family members visiting those who choose to live as a part of our assisted living...
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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: 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.
The Valencia at Oakmonte Village is located in Lake Mary, FL. This independent living community provides seniors with the opportunity to call a great location their home. Lake Mary is a part of Seminole County, and it offers much natural beauty. Those who spend time in Lake Mary have the...
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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.
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: 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
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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You will not find a more complete package experience. Prestige Manor is by far the cleanest Adult Living home I have been in. The staff is more than just friendly they truely care about every client 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Emporia, FL

The average cost of senior living in Emporia is $4,062 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

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

Emporia, FL
$4,062/mo
$3,468/mo

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

Emporia, FL
$4,062/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,312/mo
Independent Living
$4,062/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,575/mo
Studio
$4,420/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,455/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,326/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,903/mo

Senior living costs in Emporia 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: Emporia, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmporia, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,062/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,997/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,312/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Emporia, FL:$4,062/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Emporia, FL:$3,997/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Emporia, FL:$4,312/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Emporia, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Emporia 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
Emporia, FL$3,371/mo$3,280/mo+2.8%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Emporia, FL
2024 average cost:$3,371/mo
2023 average cost:$3,280/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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 Emporia

Recent reviews for independent living in Emporia

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.

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.

Emporia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emporia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emporia, 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 Emporia 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 Emporia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Emporia 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 Emporia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emporia 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 Emporia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
47%
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AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, Grand Villa of DeLand and American House Wildwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Emporia, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 311 independent living facilities near Emporia, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Emporia, 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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