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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Norwalk, FL

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Harbor Oaks is excellent. Qualities that make it excellent are the great staff and the flow of information on our family member in a timely manner. The food is very good.
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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Nice independent living, very nice & kind neighbors I've been here since [date removed] And will renew my lease Thank you ! Have a blessed day! & [name removed] as secretary has been a huge help to me as...
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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Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...
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.
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.
Apple House II is an assisted living community located in the calming town of Crescent City, Florida. Nestled between two lakes in an undeveloped part of Florida, residents of Crescent City enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this naturally beautiful city. Expect to be shaded by the tree-filled...
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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: 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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Photo of Homestead ACLF
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.
Photo of Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC
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I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park of the Palms is a sprawling 25-acre Christian assisted living community in beautiful Keystone Heights, FL. A wonderful place to meet, mingle and walk in the path of the Lord, our facilities offer a wonderful blend of serenity and amenity designed to accommodate all fitness and activity...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of A Better Place
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.
Photo of Hidden Pines
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.
Photo of Riverside Cottages At The Shores
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: 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: 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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I think they do a great job here, I'm really enjoying it so far. What I've found to be very consistent throughout the community is that everyone here, both the residents and the staff, seem happy to be here....
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 residents at the Alliance Community for Retirement Living are given the chance to have a new beginning in sunny DeLand, Florida. This Christian-based assisted living community will allow residents to enjoy the year-round warm weather, while staying cool beneath the shade of the trees that...

Cost of independent living in Norwalk, FL

The average cost of senior living in Norwalk is $4,095 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

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

Norwalk, FL
$4,095/mo
$4,088/mo

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

Norwalk, FL
$4,095/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,250/mo
Independent Living
$4,095/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,620/mo
Studio
$4,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,454/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,239/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,498/mo

Senior living costs in Norwalk 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: Norwalk, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorwalk, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,095/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,250/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Norwalk, FL:$4,095/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Norwalk, FL:$3,958/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Norwalk, FL:$4,250/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Norwalk, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Norwalk 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
Norwalk, FL$3,301/mo$3,289/mo+0.4%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Norwalk, FL
2024 average cost:$3,301/mo
2023 average cost:$3,289/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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 Norwalk

Recent reviews for independent living in Norwalk

Seagrass Village of Fleming Island

5.0
Both my husband and I are now living at Seagrass Village. We are enjoying our stay. All 3 meals are provided, housekeeping is provided once a week, there are activities for at all levels. We visited several other senior living facilities. By far Seagrass is highest level of living. Best ...
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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.

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.

Norwalk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norwalk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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
29.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Norwalk 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 Norwalk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norwalk, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norwalk 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 Norwalk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
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AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, Grand Villa of DeLand and American House Wildwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norwalk, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 221 independent living facilities near Norwalk, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Norwalk, 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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