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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Kissimmee, FL

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I'm not all that pleased about the head nursing department, I've been calling to see how my mother is doing and it always goes to voicemail. I leave a message and know one calls back.
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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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.
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: 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
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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, 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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
Okeechobee Commons Apartments is beautiful place for anyone to live.  Luckily for you though, only individuals that are at least 55 years young are allowed to experience the luxuries we have to offer.  Right now we have gorgeous, new one bedroom...
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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
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Fort Kissimmee, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Kissimmee is $3,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Kissimmee, FL, vs. nearby cities

Fort Kissimmee, FL
$3,538/mo
$2,782/mo
$2,739/mo

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

Fort Kissimmee, FL
$3,538/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Kissimmee, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,921/mo
Independent Living
$3,538/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Kissimmee, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,409/mo
Studio
$3,951/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,855/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,943/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,181/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Kissimmee 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: Fort Kissimmee, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Kissimmee, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,538/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,756/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,921/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Kissimmee, FL:$3,538/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Kissimmee, FL:$3,756/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fort Kissimmee, FL:$3,921/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Kissimmee, FL, over time

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

Fort Kissimmee, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Fort Kissimmee, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Kissimmee 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
Fort Kissimmee, FL$3,292/mo$3,192/mo+3.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fort Kissimmee, FL
2024 average cost:$3,292/mo
2023 average cost:$3,192/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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

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 Fort Kissimmee

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Kissimmee

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living in Port St Lucie, FL

4.9
Brennity was it hands down, I can walk there or bring the golf cart, that's how close they are! The proximity overshadowed any other benefits of other facilities we looked at. The only thing that I would suggest is to have a guide book or handbook for the resident to make acclimation to the ...
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Victoria Landing ALF in Melbourne, FL

5.0
Of course the facility location and views are unbeatable, but the staff is also top notch. They truly care for their residents and always work to make sure every need is tended to in a timely fashion. The restaurant makes great food and there are more than enough activities to keep the ...
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Fort Kissimmee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Kissimmee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Kissimmee, 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 Fort Kissimmee 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 Fort Kissimmee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Kissimmee, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Kissimmee 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 Fort Kissimmee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Kissimmee, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Kissimmee 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 Fort Kissimmee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Kissimmee, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32%
47%
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