Independent Living Communities in Apopka, FL

"My visit at Cascade Heights was great; I was really impressed. The room was furnished very nicely, it was clean, and I really liked it. There was plenty of room. It has a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave. It's small; it's just what you need because they provide two meals, so it was enough. The staff was friendly. I was really impressed with it."

"My tour at Florida Golden Adult Care went very well. I liked that it was a neighborhood, in that my aunt wouldn't get lost in a giant building. The place was very clean. The staff who toured us was very welcoming and informative. I was given a tour of the house. She showed me the complete facility. The dining area was clean and welcoming. There's a nice big backyard with a screened-in porch to eat out, and there's a TV, too."

"The staff is very good. The food is great, too. What I really like is that it has three separate buildings (one for independent, one for assisted living, and one for memory care). They're all separate. I'm in the independent living and it seems like a normal living process instead of being mixed together with all the others. Everybody is pretty good in this building. The rooms are very good and fairly spacious. I have a two-bedroom so that people can come and visit me. There are all sorts of activities here. They keep you busy. They have a small gym. I feel like I'm on a cruise; that's the atmosphere."

"I liked Inspired Living at Ocoee. It was nice. It was cleaner and newer. The setup was also nice. You have to bring your own TV, bed, curtains, pictures on the wall, and everything. You furnish the room yourself and they would allow you to bring your dog. They have a swimming pool and they have three meals a day and snacks. The lady that gave the tour was good and knowledgeable of the place and activities that they were doing. She answered all my questions when I wanted answers."

"My wife and I moved in at Arya windermere few days ago. we are here almost for a week. we are very comfortable and feel very safe. The staff is very helpful and our check in process was very smooth. Catherine, leasing consultant was extermely helpful . she walked us thru every step very patiently. They have numerous activities. This is our first experience to live in a independent living. The apartment is beautiful, it's one of the nicest places I've been to. we are close to our grandchildren and they can visit us anytime. They have a library, swimming pool, massage parlor, a sauna or steam room, and they have a workout room.Everyone I have met so far is very very nice."

"I'm interested in The Summit of Winter Garden. I just liked it. It felt comfortable. They showed me an apartment, everything was very nice. It was just very nicely laid out, it was big enough and not too big, and it had a nice little bedroom, and a living room. The residents were playing bingo, they had everything, and they said they have a party every Friday night. They had a beauty shop and library, which were very nice, and they offer transportation. It's a very clean and very well-maintained facility."

"I arrived at The Savoy Gracious Retirement Living a couple of minutes early. I went into the office, and a man there, who appeared to be a manager of some type, said he will let the tour person know. I didn't have any place to really sit, so I sat at the edge of the dining area. It was getting toward eating time, so people were starting to gather. The funny thing is, when I walked in, two of the women were sitting in a little conversation area, and they were talking about, "I wish we were at the other place." The reason for that was that The Savoy is surrounded by concrete. There are parking lots and busy streets, but that's all. There is more parking at The Savory than there was at the other place, so that was nice, but it was a building next to other buildings, and it was not quite as nice to be outside. I waited for whoever it was who was going to tour, and it took about 10 minutes. I thought, "OK. They're not really excited about touring." One of the residents then asked me, "Are you waiting for someone?" And I said, "Yes. I'm waiting for a tour. So she went into the office, and this lady, the one that I saw go in, came out and said, "I was just going to call you to see where you were." I said, "A gentleman said that he was letting you know." "Oh, I don't check my texts when I'm out." So it didn't start very well. I expected to be welcomed. The tour itself was very nice. I got to see a couple of rooms, and they were probably nicer than the other place. It's definitely newer. I asked a resident who was eating, "How's the food?" He gave two thumbs up, so apparently the food is very good there. They provide a full-size refrigerator in the apartment. They have an area that they call a bistro that you can reserve, which has a full-sized oven and a stove. It is set up like a little cafe that you could actually use. They said people reserve it if they want to bake a cake or something, and they use that. I thought that was a nice touch. They serve three meals a day, so you never have to cook."

"We like Lakeside at Waterman Village a lot. We liked where it was located. It was pretty and very comfortable. They have nice apartments, but at the time, it was out of our price range. Overall, the staff was wonderful. The place was very clean. They presented very well. They had all kinds of activities. It was a nice place. The only drawback was that we couldn't afford it. The staff was amazing. They were very patient and understanding and very capable of answering any questions that we had. They were really nice. They took us on a tour of the entire area. It was just beautiful. The facility was well kept. The staff was very friendly, polite, and helpful, too."

"The Oaks at Waterman Village is the one that I like the best. I was very impressed with it. It's huge. I like the units because they have a full kitchen and washers and dryers. Most of the ones I looked at do not have washers and dryers in their rooms. I have dogs, and at The Oaks at Waterman Village, you're in your own little home and all kinds of grass and woods are behind you. So it's much simpler with dogs if you just have to walk out your back door for them. They have two pools, a fitness center, and a chapel where they have nondenominational service. There's a bridge that goes from one side of the road to the other side, which is amazing to me because it doesn't matter where you live, you can use both sides. They have one dining room that is very exclusive if you want something very special that day. They have quite a big library, and they have rooms where you can do crafting and play cards. They have card rooms and pool tables. They have just about everything. And on the outside of Waterman Village, there are all kinds of doctor's offices. They don't belong to the village, but they're right there if you need something. Also, if you need to go to a doctor's appointment and you don't feel like you could drive yourself, they have shuttles that they take you. They also have shuttles that go to different places like Publix or maybe Walmart. Another thing I like about The Oaks at Waterman Village is that they have covered carports for every unit. You just have to pull up right in front of your door and get out. It just was nice."

"I toured Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living. It's too expensive, and they can't accommodate my diet. However, it's a very attractive and nice place. It looks like you're in a resort. The facility was very clean, and the outdoors was kept nicely. The staff was very nice and friendly, and you felt welcomed."

"We had a visit at Gentry Park Orlando. The place was nice, and their price seemed right. They have great apartments, and they had a lot of activities offered to their residents."

Arya at DeBary, located at 838 Signature Drive, DeBary, FL 32713, is West Volusia’s newest and most exciting senior living community offering a continuum of care with Independent Living (18 apartments across three buildings), Assisted Living (66 apartments), and Memory Care (22 apartments), all thoughtfully arranged over approximately 98,773 square feet in four buildings. Nestled between Orange City, Deltona, and Enterprise—just east of the St. John’s River—it combines convenience with tranquility, surrounded by golf courses, parks, shopping, dining, healthcare facilities, and cultural attractions. Within its beautifully designed spaces, residents enjoy a host of all-inclusive amenities that enhance daily living. A welcoming salon and spa, fitness center, coffee bar and bistro, movie theater, library lounge, and multi-purpose activity spaces invite social connection and relaxation. The community also features charming courtyards and gardens—including a greenhouse and courtyard games area—perfect for fresh air and friendly gatherings. Thoughtful care is built into every detail, with in-house therapy (physical, speech, occupational) via a Medicare Part B clinic ensuring wellness and independence. What truly sets Arya at DeBary apart is its deep-rooted commitment to family-centered care. Managed by Providence Senior Living, whose experienced team brings over 50 years of expertise in senior care, the community fosters a warm, homelike ambiance enriched by compassionate leadership and heartfelt support. Their guiding ethos—“Creating the Best Day Possible”—resonates through chef-prepared meals, engaging programming, elegant surroundings, and a focus on dignity, safety, and purpose, making each day meaningful and full. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration

"I loved Villa Grande on Saxon. It had a jacuzzi by the pool, the rooms were larger than the other place, they had a washer and dryer in the apartment, and it had a full kitchen. The outside was very nice. They had a library and a big puzzle room. The staff was very nice."

"Sterling Court is not far that me and some of the others can come and check on Rafael every once in a while. They are great. They have everything that a person needs. They have activities, a knowledgeable staff, and they supply everything that he needs. They have three meals a day with 9 or 10 items. He does not eat chicken so he has 9 choices for him to have something else. "