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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sanford, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Sanford area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Sanford. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 32 independent living facilities in Sanford, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Sanford, FL
The average cost of senior living in Sanford is $3,947 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL with an average of $3,766 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sanford, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sanford, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sanford vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sanford, FL by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Sanford over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Sanford
Recent reviews for independent living in Sanford
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.
Sanford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanford, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford 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
28.1%
19.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
32.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
30%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
31.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.9%
7.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanford 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 Sanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
34.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
35.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
16.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sanford 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 Sanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
43.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.6%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
39.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
45.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cascade Heights, Ansley Parke at Orange City and Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sanford, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Sanford, Florida. See the full list.
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