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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Kissimmee, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Fort Kissimmee, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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The staff are great ! I I have some very nice friends we play cards every day. I lost my husband a few weeks before I moved in and everyone understood and are helping me through it. I would definitely...
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.
Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is Sebring’s newest Independent and Assisted Living Community, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida.Our community opened on December 28, 2020Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is a 4 story Independent and Assisted Living Community...
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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: 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.
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, 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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Fort Kissimmee, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Kissimmee is $2,861 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

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

Fort Kissimmee, FL
$2,861/mo
$2,539/mo
$2,739/mo

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

Fort Kissimmee, FL
$2,861/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,413/mo
Independent Living
$2,861/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$2,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,798/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,800/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fort Kissimmee over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Kissimmee

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Kissimmee

Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living in Sebring, FL

5.0
We walked in having to make a hard decision on where to make my mom happy . [name removed] greeted us and the rest was history . My mom is moving in this month . [name removed] was kind compassionate and understood all my worries and concerns on leaving my 89 year old mom . [name removed] and ...
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Family Extended Care of Sebring

4.5
I cannot say enough good things about Family Extended Care. The care, dedication and compassion shown to my mother during her stay, and especially during her final days is more than our family could have hoped for. The facility is bright and engaging. The Director & Head nurse were always ...
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Southern Life of Lake Placid

4.4
Nice place.Not real big so i think it's more homey than some.Everyone is very friendly and helpful.The staff act like they really care about the residents and their needs. The staff goes out of their way to help make everything ok.

Fort Kissimmee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Kissimmee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Kissimmee, 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 Fort Kissimmee 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 Fort Kissimmee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Kissimmee, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Kissimmee 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 Fort Kissimmee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Kissimmee 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 Fort Kissimmee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
38.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
8.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
8.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
27.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.3%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 independent living facilities near Fort Kissimmee, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Kissimmee, Florida are Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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