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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.
American Well CareAmerican Well Care is an assisted living community situated in the sunny New Port Richey, FL. This community has moderate temperatures all year round coupled with refreshing breezes from the nearby gulf. Residents enjoy stunning area views and the ability to enjoy one of the...
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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.
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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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.
Aiden Springs is nestled deep in the green landscape between multiple lakes in Winter Park, Florida. Warm sunshine and sand make a beautiful backdrop as the light gleams off the surrounding lakes. Healthy air and a temperate climate help make it an ideal location for leisurely walks or chatting...
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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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We chose The Cottages because it was affordable and the cottages are separate, so there was always someone in each one to look after residents. They have moved my mom to the memory care part of the facility...
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.
Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, provides residents of The Cottages assisted living community with gracious, small town living yet is within distance of the Tampa metropolitan area for those who appreciate urban amenities. The weather in Port Richey is balmy and pleasant for most of the year....
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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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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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My father and mother lives at this community. The staff are amazing and can handle anything. It is a very homelike environment. Staff make it feel like home and we are one big family.
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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.
Dealing with the sunset years of our parents is not easy. As much as we want to be with them 24 hours a day, there just never seems to be enough time or energy to be certain that all of their needs are being met. Forest Glen Lodge in beautiful New Port Richey, Florida, specializes in providing...
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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.
Unisen is the community that's dreaming just as big as you are as you enter your best years. For over 30 years, our residents have been the influencers behind Tampa's leading 62+ lifestyle experience. And as a not-for-profit lifecare community, we offer one-of-a-kind choices and healthcare...
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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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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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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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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...
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Sumter County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sumter County is $3,781 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooksville, FL with an average of $3,473 per month.

Independent living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Sumter County, FL
$3,781/mo
$4,184/mo
$4,125/mo

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

Sumter County, FL
$3,781/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Sumter County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,074/mo
Independent Living
$3,781/mo

Independent living costs in Sumter County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,347/mo
Studio
$4,262/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,337/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,195/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,045/mo

Senior living costs in Sumter County 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: Sumter County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSumter County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,781/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,855/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,074/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sumter County, FL:$3,781/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sumter County, FL:$3,855/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sumter County, FL:$4,074/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sumter County, FL, over time

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

Sumter County, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Sumter County, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sumter County 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
Sumter County, FL$3,452/mo$3,162/mo+9.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sumter County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,452/mo
2023 average cost:$3,162/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
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 Sumter County

Recent reviews for independent living in Sumter County

Lake Gibson Village in Lakeland, FL

4.3
The communication between the staff and the family is good. They keep us well inform and up to date. I would recommend this community to others.

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.

Sumter County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumter County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumter County, 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 Sumter County 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 Sumter County 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
26.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumter County 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 Sumter County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumter County 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 Sumter County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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American House Wildwood, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Community and Pebble Springs Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 379 independent living facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sumter County, Florida are American House Wildwood, Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs and Grand Villa of New Port Richey. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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