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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Placid, FL

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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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I heard a lot of bad reviews about Vick Street Manor. This is my mother's fourth assisted living facility. In the past, communities would make her go to bed at 8, get up at 7, she was expected to sit in...
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.
Vick Street Manor seeks to provide a comfortable assisted living community to those who are in need of memory care in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida. This community looks out for the needs of its residents, and it offers a great location. The city of Port Charlotte has much to offer to...
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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
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.
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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
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Placid, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Placid is $2,811 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Placid, FL, vs. nearby cities

Lake Placid, FL
$2,811/mo
$2,782/mo
$2,739/mo

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

Lake Placid, FL
$2,811/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Placid, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,413/mo
Independent Living
$2,811/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Placid, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,368/mo
Studio
$3,547/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,997/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,391/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,870/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Placid 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: Lake Placid, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Placid, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$2,811/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,413/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,413/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Placid, FL:$2,811/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Placid, FL:$3,413/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lake Placid, FL:$3,413/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Placid, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Placid 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
Lake Placid, FL$2,450/mo$2,362/mo+3.7%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake Placid, FL
2024 average cost:$2,450/mo
2023 average cost:$2,362/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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 Lake Placid

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Placid

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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Vick Street Manor in Port Charlotte, FL

5.0
My friend was only in this community for about 9 days. During this short period of time, they were very nice to her. For a person that has limited income, it's perfect. It's an older facility and is run by donation. The place is clean and the care is top notch. I have high praise for this place. ...
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Alder Terrace Care Center in Punta Gorda, FL

5.0
I like the staff who are overly friendly. Helpful as needed. They feed you well. Encourage you to do as many daily activities as possible. I love it here - environment is great. Food is pleasing and tastes great. It is the involvement of home - everyone is always there with a pleasant attitude. ...
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Lake Placid independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Placid independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Placid, 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 Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Placid, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Placid, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.8%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Placid, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Balmoral Assisted Living, Southern Life of Lake Placid and The Club at Bartow are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Placid, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Lake Placid, Florida. See the full list.
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