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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Volusia County, FL

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Photo of Brookdale Port Orange
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
42 reviews
9.8
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42 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
12%
3 star
2%
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0%
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Our loved one [name removed] did not participate in the activities and for the value for cost it is online with other facilities. The staff was warm & friendly and we would recommend this community to other...
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.
A leader in the senior living industry, Brookdale's 40+ years of experience means Brookdale Port Orange is managed by our credible and resourceful company. Since opening in 1997, Brookdale Port Orange has established a great reputation for extraordinary care, staff longevity, and offers a warm,...
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1212 Photos available
9.9
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29 reviews
9.9
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29 reviews
5 star
94%
4 star
3%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
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My father has been a resident of Lexington Place for four years. He is very content there. He likes the meals and enjoys many of the social activities. The staff at Lexington Place is very competent and has...
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.
Though Lexington Place was designed to be a comfortable and welcoming residence, it is so much more than that. Here, gracious accommodations and a caring team cater toeach resident’s ever-changing needs and wants.Perhaps the best part of Lexington Place is that your home here can accommodate any...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
114 reviews
9.8
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114 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
13%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
1 star
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This us our village. We get along with each other in living and kindly was every day. There is peace and quiet and then we share fun and games. Couldn't as for more.
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.
Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...
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3737 Photos available
9.8
Review score
20 reviews
9.8
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20 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
13%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
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I visited with a friend over the holiday and was so pleased with the care and compassion showed to my friend. What a great place to live and visit. The staff was so pleasant and the facility is clean.
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.
The Gallery at Port Orange is a senior living community located in the heart of Port Orange, Florida, that provides personalized levels of care and a wide array of amenities to suit the individual needs of our residents. We offer a range of living options including independent living, assisted...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
65 reviews
9.5
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65 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
17%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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I would recommend Ansley Parke at Orange City to a family if their loved one's memory is not too bad. It is not a locked unit and my Dad would sometimes wander. I was actively involved with this issue. I put...
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.
Located near Blue Spring State Park in a quiet residential neighborhood, Ansley Parke Orange City is a vibrant community designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments, each with a...
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2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
45 reviews
9.8
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45 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
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Parents complain about the variety and quality of meals. Mom has been moved to memory care. Laundry does not always come back to the right person. Staff is helpful and friendly. Cost has been increasing.
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.
Sancerre at Orange City is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services in a prime location in Orange City, Florida. Our community is situated near various shopping, entertainment, and dining options, making it a bustling and lively place to live. Sancerre at...
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1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
62 reviews
9.3
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62 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
31%
3 star
15%
2 star
0%
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3%
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We moved Mom from Brookdale to Vitality Living - Lake Forest, in January of this year. There was a significant price increase for Brookdale from 2023 to 2024. However, mom did not do well at Vitality, so we...
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsAbout halfways between Orlando and Daytona Beach is an exceptional community for exceptional seniors. We provide a senior living community that feels just like home sweet home, where seniors receive assisted living and memory care. You and your loved ones can trade the...
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99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
11 reviews
9.5
Review score
11 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
9%
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My grandmother moved into the Addison a few months ago, and it's been a wonderful experience for our entire family. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive, always going the extra mile to ensure her...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Port Orange the most desired in the...
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2323 Photos available
9.3
Review score
22 reviews
9.3
Review score
22 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
45%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
1 star
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Overall, my mother is pretty happy there, but each person may be looking for some things that they are not. It's not a brand "new" facility, but they do a decent job of keeping up with keeping it clean, odor...
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.
Woodland Towers is an assisted living community located in the heart of central Florida in the quiet town of DeLand. Surrounded on all sides by state parks and crystal blue lakes, life at Woodland Towers feels almost like living in the middle of a huge nature preserve. Warm weather moderated by...
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Photo of Seagrass Village of Port Orange
1717 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
7.5
Review score
23 reviews
7.5
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
26%
3 star
0%
2 star
9%
1 star
4%
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I'm very happy with them. I would say this is the best memory card I've found in the area and that the prices are competitive. I am very pleased with how they're caring for my mother.
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.
Just around the corner is an experience you will want to share. Captured in your mind's eye like a message on a postcard - we know you will want to write to those you love about your community, because the lifestyle you're experiencing is worth bragging about. What activities will capture your...
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Photo of Gold Choice Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
5 star
67%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
33%
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Trying to find placement for a family is very hard, but with Gold Choice they made it so easy for me to decide. Everyone there is so compassionate and loving towards not only the resident but also to each...
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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Photo of Brookdale Deland
8.5
Review score
4 reviews
8.5
Review score
4 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
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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
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.
Photo of Blue Palms Senior Living of DeLand
5.7
Review score
4 reviews
5.7
Review score
4 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
75%
1 star
0%
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I was admitted to the Nursing Care Facility eight weeks ago. A nurse and nursing aide greeted me. They took my vitals and I received the medication that was due for the time period.Then received my...
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.
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5 star
63%
4 star
23%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
9%
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My parents started out in a [Removed] but after my Dad died, my mom moved to the [Removed]. I cannot stress enough how much we loved the Cloisters. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. The food is great....
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of DeLand Manor Assisted Living
11 Photo available
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Hugh Ash Manor
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Dixie Lodge
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.
Photo of Dixie Lodge
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
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
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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5 star
80%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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I think they do a great job here, I'm really enjoying it so far. What I've found to be very consistent throughout the community is that everyone here, both the residents and the staff, seem happy to be here....
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.
The residents at the Alliance Community for Retirement Living are given the chance to have a new beginning in sunny DeLand, Florida. This Christian-based assisted living community will allow residents to enjoy the year-round warm weather, while staying cool beneath the shade of the trees that...
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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
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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Cost of independent living in Volusia County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Volusia County is $3,831 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Volusia County, FL vs. nearby counties

Volusia County, FL
$3,831/mo
$3,874/mo

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

Volusia County, FL
$3,831/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,986/mo
Independent Living
$3,831/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,254/mo
Studio
$4,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,966/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,090/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,143/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Volusia County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Volusia County

Recent reviews for independent living in Volusia County

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.

Heritage Waterside in Daytona Beach Shores, FL

5.0
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding care and service provided by the Heritage Waterside team. From the moment my mom moved in, it has been evident that their staff members are not just doing a job, but truly embodying a commitment to compassion, ...
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The Gallery at Port Orange

4.8
I was living in a 4 br home & on one week decided to move. As soon as I saw the Gallery I know it was the one. I have lived here about 1.5 years and plan to never move. I have a 2 br 2 bath apt and am very happy here.

Volusia County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Volusia County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Volusia 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 Volusia 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 Volusia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Volusia County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Volusia 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 Volusia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Volusia County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
19%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Volusia 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 Volusia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Volusia County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
40%
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Brookdale Port Orange, Lexington Place and Grand Villa of DeLand are the top-rated independent living facilities near Volusia County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Volusia County, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Volusia County, Florida are Lexington Place, Grand Villa of DeLand and The Gallery at Port Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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