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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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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.
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.
Twenty-seven unit assisted living.Very reasonably priced.Bingo, Holiday activities, group exercises, memory games, singing/karaoke, spelling bee arts and crafts.
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.
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.
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
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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 dad is doing so much better ever since I moved him to The Bridge. He is eating nutritional meals and taking his medicine twice a day. I am a nurse by trade so I looked for certain things when...
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.
TraditionSince 2001, when The Bridge at Orlando first opened its doors, we have thrived on the notion of community, the strength of neighborhood, the comfort and warmth of extended family, and the hospitality befitting good friends. Both our residents and associates embrace and reinforce...
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.
Marriott's Village Oaks at Tuskawilla offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
Open Summer 2024! Affordable & Brand-New Apartment Homes for Adults 62 and Older.Welcome to Sandpiper Glen, a community for adults 62 years and older, where local charm meets sophistication. Brand new and ready to redefine the way you see affordable senior living, our pet-friendly apartments...
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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.
Open Summer 2024! Affordable & Brand-New Apartment Homes for Adults 62 and Older.Welcome to Sandpiper Glen, a community for adults 62 years and older, where local charm meets sophistication. Brand new and ready to redefine the way you see affordable senior living, our pet-friendly apartments...
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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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...
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
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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 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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
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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I like the care at this community for my sisters care. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu is nice and she likes the nice variety. The activities are offered and she is enjoying meeting others. She...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Southmere, FL
The average cost of senior living in Southmere is $3,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Smyrna Beach, FL with an average of $3,758 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Southmere, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Southmere, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Southmere vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Southmere
Recent reviews for independent living in Southmere
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and residents across various communities, such as Holiday Lake Ridge Village, Gentry Park, and Lexington Place. Residents appreciate the sense of community and how everyone makes newcomers feel at home.
Variety of activities for socializing. Resident engagement is a priority in many senior living communities. For instance, at Gentry Park, residents participate in activities like movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. The social calendar at Lexington Place also includes a range of options to keep residents active an ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Nutritious and tasty meals are a must-have for residents in senior living communities. At Holiday Lake Ridge Village, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable for everyone. Similarly, the dining experiences at The Tremont an ...
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Thoughtful and responsive staff. An attentive and caring staff is essential in a senior living community. Reviews from Lexington Place and Grand Villa of DeLand describe staff members as quick to listen and help residents with their needs and concerns.
Properly maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are crucial aspects of a comfortable living environment. At Shell Harbor Retirement Community, residents enjoy the beautifully maintained facilities, including spacious apartments and well-kept common areas. Similar sentiments are expressed in reviews for The Brennity a ...
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Accessible and convenient facilities. Senior living communities provide residents with access to essential services and amenities. At Holiday Lake Ridge Village, residents value the convenience of having a gym just down the hall from the dining room. Similarly, residents of Gentry Park appreciate the easy access to transportatio ...
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Southmere independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southmere independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southmere, 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 Southmere 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 Southmere partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southmere, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Southmere 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 Southmere communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southmere, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southmere 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 Southmere offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southmere, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
40%
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Brookdale Port Orange, The Club at St. Cloud and Cascade Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Southmere, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 315 independent living facilities near Southmere, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Southmere, Florida are The Club at St. Cloud, Cascade Heights and Cedar Creek Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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