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1111 Floor plans available
8.2
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8.2
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When you reach a point and you have to make these tough decisions of placing your loved one in a community, having a transition team like Sonata’s has made my life easy. Truthfully without [names removed]...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Azpira at Windermere, we believe that aging is to be celebrated. Our approach is going to change the way you think about senior living. One visit and you'll see. This isn't your "typical" senior living community. We have created this community to bring together the setting, services, amenities...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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150 reviews
9.9
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150 reviews
5 star
81%
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3 star
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Most of the staff was helpful. I do believe they probably need more assistants, but I am not sure what the current state standard is of caretaker to patient is. Also they were very communicative when he was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Spring Hills Hunter's Creek is an assisted living community in sunny Orlando, Florida. In addition to our regular functions, we are also a community of Alzheimer's support and care. At Spring Hills, our motto is 'Caring with a Commitment to Quality.' This motto reflects us in everything we do....
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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172 reviews
9.7
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172 reviews
5 star
65%
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20%
3 star
12%
2 star
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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.
Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs was designed specifically for Assisted Living. Its spacious apartments are inside a community filled with thoughtful services and generous amenities. Lifestyle options include a continuum of care to provide peace of mind now, and also in the future should a...
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9.5
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19 reviews
9.5
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19 reviews
5 star
74%
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3 star
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My mom was in the hospital when I needed to make the decision to place her in an ALF instead of bringing her home. I had reached out to 3 facilities a week or so before, knowing the time was coming, but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
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58 reviews
9.4
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58 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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[name removed] and [name removed] are amazing at helping residents find a new home. The Director of Maintenance [name removed] does a great job taking care of the community. [name removed] at concierge will...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Now Open! Inspired LivingLocated right off Rt. 429 just south of Florida's Turnpike, Inspired Living provides premier independent and assisted livingservices with personalized memory care for those with Alzheimer's, dementia or other memory impairments.Our senior living community features...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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38 reviews
9.1
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38 reviews
5 star
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24%
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It feels very homey and not cold or clinical. Many of the residents are always out socializing with each other. Great environment. Staff is very helpful and friendly!
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.
Choose Your Own AdventureAssisted living is all about living a redefined independence. We’ll handle the cooking, cleaning and other daily chores. You handle living your best life. To do that, you’ll have a huge number of activities and events available to you. Choose us for your next home sweet...
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9.1
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31 reviews
9.1
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31 reviews
5 star
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It continues to be a great experience with the leadership team of [names removed]. From our first tour, to move in day, until today. They truly make the residents feel special and it’s so appreciated. We...
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.
HarborChase of Dr. Phillips is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...
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1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.1
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47 reviews
9.1
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47 reviews
5 star
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3 star
9%
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2%
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There is always room for improvement, and the first 4 months have been a transition period for Mom and all of us. The ratings have improved for us this past month. When they say "light cleaning of rooms,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Care for Now and LaterOur community provides exceptional assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Ocoee, Florida. We are centrally located in West Orlando just minutes away from downtown Orlando, close enough to the city for day visits but far enough away to escape the noise. We are...
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8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
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We’re so glad that our mom moved into the Summit of Winter Garden. She was very nervous to leave her home but everyone has been so friendly and welcoming. She had been spending so much time by herself and...
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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Photo of Overture Dr. Phillips 55+ Apartment Homes
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55 Floor plans available
5 star
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They were extraordinarily supportive in helping get our loved one through the paperwork process, and in working with her as far as budget as well as move-in date. They were very accommodating, which was...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Overture Dr. Phillips, a place to rediscover yourself in the comfort of your own 55+ active adult apartment home. We’ve thoughtfully designed your community to reflect all the charm and allure of its surrounding areas, with beautifully crafted residences and resort-inspired amenities...
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I love living at Golden Pond, I’ve been here almost 3 years. My Mother is here she is 96 and she thanks God every night for the Pond since 2014. My Sister-In Law’s Mother lives here since 2015. It is home...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Golden Pond Communities opened it's doors to the Community in 1999. Additional building was required to meet the needs of the community in 2003. The Executive Director and the Community Relations Director have been at the community working together for ten plus years. Continuity of care is very...
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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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My sister [name removed] been there for years and they treated her with dignity and respect. [name removed] is happy and I am very grateful with the care that [name removed] and the staff been giving to all...
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
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
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care
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.
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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.
San Jean Facility Care Inc. is an assisted living community located in the thriving town of Orlando, FL. This action-packed community is situated in the midst of a residential area within the heart of Orlando. Orlando is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. It is a great...
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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
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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Cost of independent living in Windermere, FL

The average cost of senior living in Windermere is $3,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kissimmee, FL with an average of $3,687 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Windermere, FL vs. nearby cities

Windermere, FL
$3,913/mo
$3,972/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Windermere, FL vs. the state and national average

Windermere, FL
$3,913/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Windermere vs. other types of senior living

$4,431/mo
Independent Living
$3,913/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Windermere, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,599/mo
Studio
$4,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,601/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,858/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Windermere over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Windermere

Recent reviews for independent living in Windermere

Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL

5.0
Cascade Heights is a great place! 25 years from now if it is still good, we may have to go here! The staff is super friendly and awesome Just walking around the place. You can see all of the people that live there seem very happy. The apartments are fabulous, full kitchen. His mom actually has ...
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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.

Encore at Avalon Park in Orlando, FL

5.0
Living in Puerto Rico, it was important to me and my siblings to find a place that would provide the best care for my mother. Having her live at Encore has provided me with peace of mind while living overseas that mom is well-taken care.

Windermere independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Windermere independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Windermere, 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 Windermere 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 Windermere 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
44.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Windermere 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 Windermere communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Windermere, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Windermere 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 Windermere offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Windermere, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Cascade Heights, Benton House of Narcoossee and Spring Hills Hunters Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Windermere, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Windermere, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Windermere, Florida are Cascade Heights, The Club at St. Cloud and Spring Hills Hunters Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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