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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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Our family had to make a difficult decision quickly to place my husband in an assisted living facility. Having Alzheimer’s, he needed special care. We called Hearthstone and were immediately given excellent...
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.
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Our family had to make a difficult decision quickly to place my husband in an assisted living facility. Having Alzheimer’s, he needed special care. We called Hearthstone and were immediately given excellent...
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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I visited a friend of mine and this place really goes out of their way to be there for their residents. I would say they go above and beyond with their care. I really am impressed. My friend's mother was...
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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When it came time to look for an Assisted Living facility for my mom I knew what I had envisioned for her. I wanted a Bed and Breakfast type atmosphere with lots of social interaction with other residents...
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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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, 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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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, 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.
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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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, 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, 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.
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.
The Gardens at TavaresThe Gardens At Tavares is located in the beautiful and peaceful city of Tavares, FL. Our community is family owned and managed, and it offers a safe and serene place for seniors to call home. Family members visiting those who choose to live as a part of our assisted living...
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Heritage did wonderfully. We were very happy with them. They were very good to her. She wasn't alone, which is what we wanted. I would recommend their community for sure.
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.
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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.
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The people are nice. But it's more for dementia and Alzheimer's, and that made it a little hard to socialize. The food was excellent, and about 95% of aides were very good. I would recommend it for a long...
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.
Savannah Manor is an assisted living community located in the town of Leesburg, FL. A former citrus production area, the city of Leesburg is in Lake County and home to about 19,000 residents. Residents are able to relax in year round warm weather and enjoy great attractions like nearby Orlando,...
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 Altoona, FL

The average cost of senior living in Altoona is $4,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

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

Altoona, FL
$4,012/mo
$3,948/mo
$4,067/mo

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

Altoona, FL
$4,012/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,142/mo
Independent Living
$4,012/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,528/mo
Studio
$4,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,455/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,364/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,903/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Altoona

Recent reviews for independent living in Altoona

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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Pacifica Senior Living Ocala

5.0
I would recommend Pacifica to others, and I have. They work hard to make sure your loved one is taken care of. My brother doesn't have long to live, and they do everything they can to keep him comfortable.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable, yet high-quality living. Many reviews praise the value for cost at various communities, such as Gentry Park and Waterman Village, where the meals, accommodations, and activities are seen as excellent despite the higher price point compared to some other options. Residents appreciate the all-inclusive fees and feelin ...
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Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of the staff at their community, including Lexington Place and Grand Villa of Palm Coast, where residents and families express appreciation for the personal connections formed with caregivers and the responsiveness of staff to residents' ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Gentry Park and The Tremont offer a range of social activities that cater to different interests, from game nights and movie screenings to outings and group exercises. Residents enjoy the opportunity to connect with others and stay active and engaged in their community.
Consistently good food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At places like Holiday Lake Ridge Village and Lexington Place, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, and residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at communities such as Gentry Park and Pebble Springs Retirement, where residents are quick to make new friends and the staff create opportunities for social interaction. Many comment on the sense of belonging and community spirit ...
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Access to on-site care and support. Some reviews mention the peace of mind that comes with having care and support services available on-site, such as at Las Palmas by Sky Active Living and Waterman Village, where residents can transition to assisted living or skilled nursing care as needed. This added security and convenience ...
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Altoona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altoona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altoona, 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 Altoona 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 Altoona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altoona, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Altoona 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 Altoona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altoona, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altoona 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 Altoona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altoona, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
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American House Wildwood, Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC and Brookdale Port Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near Altoona, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 338 independent living facilities near Altoona, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Altoona, Florida are American House Wildwood, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and Cascade Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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