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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sumter County, FL

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The cost of independent living in Sumter County is about $4,367 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 301 options.

Read 7980 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as The Villages, Leesburg and Wildwood.

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Photo of Vitality Living Lake Forest
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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122 reviews
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122 reviews
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He was only there for 10 days, then went back to the hospital again for another surgery. He arrived back at Vitality around 10pm and Vitality took care of his every need the minute he came through the door....
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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Lake Forest is your choice for senior living in Florida. Set on a beautiful eight-acre campus, Vitality Living Lake Forest is a vibrant senior living community located just minutes from downtown Sanford, the Seminole Mall,...
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Photo of Villa Grande on Saxon
77 Photos available
9.1
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79 reviews
9.1
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The staff is incredibly helpful. I feel like. There's so many activities available every night. There's a fitness room a little salon. There's a large area where they offer free breakfast in the morning....
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.
GREAT SPECIALS! Limited Time Offer.* The Community You've Always Dreamed Of and the Home You've Earned! Location is Everything! Now Leasing Luxury 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments! Introducing Villa Grande on Saxon, Orange City's BRAND NEW Senior Lifestyle Apartment Community. An oasis of Retirement...
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Photo of Arya at Debary
1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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12 reviews
9.1
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The room sizes are very good, with a spacious bathroom and plenty of closet space. The facility itself is very clean, well maintained, and kept in good condition. My loved one doesn’t particularly care for...
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.
Arya at DeBary is managed by Providence Senior Living. Our team has more than 50 years of experience in independent living, assisted living, and memory care management.We understand the anxiety and worries that come with aging and memory loss, which is why our team is made up of hard working...
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9.1
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96 reviews
9.1
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You have many choices when searching for the perfect home for your loved one. A Place for Mom listened to our needs and singled out 3 facilities that met our requirements. Upon touring these 3 facilities one...
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.
Welcome to Grand Villa of Ocala, formerly Brentwood at Fore Ranch — now under new ownership, a new vision, and a renewed commitment to excellence. We are proud to introduce one of the area’s premier senior living communities, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a...
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Photo of The Grande
2424 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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49 reviews
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Staff is upbeat, activity staff is extremely creative! The front desk concierge is always helpful. So far everything has been well coordinated and my family member is settling in well. Shout out to the...
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.
Are you ready to live life your way? Without the worries of homeownership or chores, residents of The Grande find that their time is freed up to do exactly as they please, each and every day. With fun opportunities available, life-enhancing programs, and care available around the clock, residents...
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1010 Photos available
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Friendly staff, clean and good services such as laundry and housekeeping. We upgraded from studio which was a bit small in the main building and got the one bedroom on the outside which is perfect. It was...
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.
Osprey Manor is an Independent Senior Living Community in Lakeland, Florida. We focus on comfortable surroundings, opportunities for engagement, home-style dining experiences, and living with amenities which provide our seniors to enjoy their golden years. *Renovation and remodeling throughout...
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Photo of Brookdale Canopy Oaks
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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[name removed] the nurse we primarily dealt with on the dementia area was kind and patient with our family member, and with us. [name removed] helped us get him into Brookdale. My mother wanted him in...
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.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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Photo of Westminster Towers a CCRC
2424 Photos available
9.0
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16 reviews
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I would absolutely recommend to others... I have already. They have wonderful staff. They have wonderful rehabilitation... Facilities are great
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.
Enjoy life with a view and more at Westminster Towers. Located on Lake Lucerne in Orlando, our beautiful, gated senior living community is just blocks from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, restaurants, parks, and shops. Choose from sunny apartments, many with sweeping views, that...
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Photo of The Colonnade at Northdale
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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Staff was mostly really great. The reason we left was because he is difficult and did not think he needed to be there. But he did get better. I would recommend the community to others.
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.
This is the luxurious senior lifestyle you’ve been looking for.Our Tampa community offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services to exceptional seniors. One visit, and you’ll see the difference before you even walk through our front doors, with our landscaped exterior befitting a...
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Photo of Hunt Trace
1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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56 reviews
9.0
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56 reviews
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Hunt Trace staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. The rooms are a decent size to fit a full bed with a nightstand and a light with a dresser, tv and lounge chair in the living room part. Seems...
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.
Superior Residences of Clermont has provided exceptional service & care for the residents of South Lake County with both Assisted Living & Memory Care. Opened in 2003, Superior has been the Assisted Living of choice for over 10 years. Our community is located in the heart of Clermont on...
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Photo of Elevated Estates Forest Oaks
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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57 reviews
8.8
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57 reviews
5 star
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Going on a 3 week international trip and not having to worry about my moms temporary living arrangements was such a blessing. My mom needs assistance with everything from showers, dressing, transferring to...
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.
The moment you walk through the doors of Elevated Estates of Forest Oaks, you'll understand why so many families choose to call us home. There is a feeling here that's difficult to describe—but impossible to miss. Warm smiles, genuine laughter, beautiful surroundings, and a team that cares for...
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Photo of Westminster Lakeland, a CCRC
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I moved into Westminster Lakeland (WLK) from another Planned Life Community. So far, I'm quite impressed with WLK. The residents are genuine, relaxed, and welcoming. There has been an unfortunate delay in...
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.
Westminster Lakeland offers a wide variety of residences, from villa homes on tree-lined neighborhood streets to lakeside apartment residences, ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms. The calendar is always full of exciting lifelong learning and well-being opportunities, plus you’ll enjoy...
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Photo of Orchard Heights
1818 Photos available
8.8
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39 reviews
8.8
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39 reviews
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Most of the staff are friendly and helpful. They offer a wide variety of floor plans from studio to 2 bedroom so you can get a size that works for you. It would have been nice to have 1 more kitchen cabinet...
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.
We believe that Orchard Heights Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe and secure.At Orchard Heights our management teams live...
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Photo of Alto Walden Woods
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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73 reviews
8.9
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73 reviews
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This facility is absolutely amazing from the staff to the residents. You mist see how beautiful this facility is in person. The management staff is absolutely phenomenal with families and residents..........
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.
The Canopy at Walden Woods is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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Photo of The Savoy
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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We are very happy with the Savoy. My mom is making friends and the accommodations are top-notch. She seems to be very happy there.
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.
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Photo of Vitality Living Baypoint Village
55 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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141 reviews
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141 reviews
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We have lived here for a little over a year. The facility is comfortable and kept very clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There are a variety of activities available if you wish to participate....
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.
As the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care community nestled in a private, wooded setting, Vitality Living Baypoint Village offers a variety of vibrant social and cultural opportunities that engage residents’ minds and bodies. Here at Vitality Living Baypoint Village,...
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Photo of Providence Living at Hunter's Creek
1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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41 reviews
8.9
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41 reviews
5 star
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Positive friendly informative staff. To date no negative experience with anyone at the facility. Parents have been extremely happy with the food variety and taste.
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 Providence Living at Hunter's Creek, we’re known for personalized care that weaves each resident’s tastes, preferences and choices into the day’s activities, programming and dining services. Personalization carries over to our staff and team members who develop care plans fully reflective of...
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Photo of Brookdale Wekiwa Springs
88 Photos available
8.9
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78 reviews
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For an independent person this is great. The cottage is nice and spacious. Upon moving in in there were some issues but the staff was great, nice and communicative.
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.
Relaxation for Now. Care for Later.Our community provides a wide range of senior living services in Apopka, Florida. With three different levels of care, many of our residents enjoy the resort-style, relaxed lifestyle of independent living. Others need just a little extra help through our...
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Photo of Azalea Park
1414 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.8
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107 reviews
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It's a nice place and overall she likes it. Nothing is ever perfect. She complains sometimes when they don't serve food she likes but she's picky. She loves the apartment and the size is right for her. She...
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.
Azalea Park is the Florida destination you've been looking for. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Tampa, we're close to wonderful shopping, fine dining, churches and world-class healthcare. Come home to us at the inviting and warm Azalea Park, you'll wish you'd done it sooner.
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Photo of Discovery Village Trinity
99 Photos available
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If you are reading through the reviews by residents and their families, you may see my review when I was just welcomed in, wherein I gave glowing remarks and a lengthy description of this facility (Discovery...
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.
Residents of Discovery Village Trinity will enjoy amenities and services that support a carefree, fun-filled lifestyle. Our on-site amenities include lush gardens and nature paths, a movie theater, as well as a beauty salon and barber shop. Services abound, including housekeeping, laundry and dry...
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Photo of Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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78 reviews
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78 reviews
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Staff was all very nice and helpful but not always quick to respond, particularly the medical staff. Food was good if sometimes bland; there could have been more fiber. I can't comment on activities as my...
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.
Here you can do more of what you love.With independent living, assisted living or memory care all on one campus, our community has care options to meet your changing needs. Here you’ll have the worry-free lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it.Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the...
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Photo of Chapman Manor
66 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.7
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So far, my Mom really enjoys her room there and the people she has met. It is a good, comfortable change of scenery, the staff are nice, and it's in a good location. She really doesn't like the food, though,...
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.
Situated on five acres, surrounded by trees, ponds and native wildlife, Chapman Manor at Lutz is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and...
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Photo of Excellence Senior Living
1010 Photos available
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49 reviews
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Very friendly staff and caring. I felt mom was well taken care of. Mom said food was great. The only downside mom never left the room because they would bring everything to her which is a plus for her, but I...
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.
With programs not offered at other assisted living facilities; Excellence Senior Living, a member of the International Council of Active Aging, is a place where residents enjoy a high quality lifestyle. We provide proper care, security, life-enhancing programs, and activities in order to maintain...
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Photo of The Blake at Hamlin
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Great staff. Food is great, variety of options over and above daily menu. Chef cooks all food from scratch. Facilities are not fancy but are very nice. Activities are numerous and of great variety. Would...
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.
Photo of Palmetto Landing
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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61 reviews
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The director [name removed] was very caring and helpful to getting the initial setup. The apartment room was very nice size and accommodated her bed, couch, chair and dresser. Staff was always very pleasant...
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.
Palmetto Landing offers assisted living and memory care options for seniors in Winter Springs, Florida. We are conveniently nearby a large shopping center, as well as many parks, shops and restaurants.Our lovely single-story community has 64 apartments with three different floor plans for...
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Cost of independent living in Sumter County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sumter County is $4,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake County, FL with an average of $3,076 per month.

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

Sumter County, FL
$4,367/mo

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

Sumter County, FL
$4,367/mo
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,608/mo
Independent Living
$4,367/mo

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

Studio
$2,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,784/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$4,367/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,604/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,608/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Sumter County, FL:$4,367/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Sumter County, FL:$5,604/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Sumter County, FL:$5,608/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/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 average 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$4,017/mo$3,882/mo+3.5%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Sumter County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,017/mo
2023 average cost:$3,882/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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.

Grand Living Park at Lake Mary

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.
Sumter County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.5%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
11.8%
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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.
Sumter County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.5%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
42.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.9%
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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.
Sumter County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
48.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
55%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
44.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
39.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
43.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.9%
48.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
34.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.5%
47.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

American House Wildwood, Pebble Springs Retirement and Steeplechase Gracious Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sumter County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 301 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, Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living and Grace Manor Suites. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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