The Best Independent Living Communities in Lake County, FL

"Highpoint at Stonecrest is convenient to my doctors. It is very nice. I love the place, but the monthly rent was expensive. It is relatively new, and it is convenient for anything you want to do. It is convenient for shopping, and of course, they provide transportation. I had a meal there, and it was wonderful. They have a chef in their kitchen. It was very good. It was excellent. I was very pleased with this place. Their rooms were outstanding. They were beautiful. They had updated appliances, cabinets, and countertops. Everything was up to date. If you ended up getting a space there and you didn't like something in it, you would have to update it at your cost, but they always clean it and paint it and everything like that before you go in. My daughter loved that place. I took her there, and it was like going into a model home. They have a movie theater, gymnastic place, and areas where you could have exercise classes or different things like that. I thought they were well planned out."

"I enjoyed my visit at the Carriage House. I looked around and I had lunch there. I liked the way they showed me around. I thought the staff was very helpful. The dining room seemed to be satisfactory. They have a pool table room, swimming pool, and a movie house. They even have a place for my dog to play. I think they do just about everything. I really didn't find anything wrong with it except that it's expensive like all of them. "

"We looked at Steeplechase. Everything was fine. It was great. Everybody seemed very nice. We met some residents. We had lunch. The food was good. It was a great place. They had an outdoor pool where they do outdoor aerobics. Gosh! They had everything! They had a van that would take you wherever you wanted to go. "

Apopka Life Care Center, located at 1443 Clarcona Road in Apopka, Florida, is a welcoming senior living community dedicated to providing both assisted living and memory care services. Nestled in the heart of Central Florida, the community offers a homelike environment where residents can feel safe, comfortable, and respected while receiving the personalized support they need. Its focus on balancing independence with compassionate care makes it an ideal choice for families seeking a secure and nurturing setting for their loved ones. The community is designed to support daily living with professional caregivers available around the clock to assist with personal care, medication management, and other individualized needs. Residents can enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals in a communal dining setting, participate in engaging activities that encourage socialization, and relax in inviting common spaces that feel both comfortable and familiar. The combination of supportive services and a warm atmosphere ensures that seniors can continue to lead fulfilling lives while maintaining their dignity and autonomy. Apopka Life Care Center stands out for its specialized memory care program, which provides a secure environment tailored to those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The staff is trained to deliver care with patience and respect, offering reassurance and stability for residents and peace of mind for their families. Conveniently located near local attractions such as Magnolia Park and Lake Apopka, the community also offers opportunities for safe outings and visits in a beautiful natural setting. With its commitment to safety, compassion, and quality of life, Apopka Life Care Center creates a supportive home where seniors can thrive. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration

"My mother-in-law has moved into Brookdale Wekiwa Springs. The staff is friendly. It's neat and clean, and the patients look to be well cared for. Her room is a little bit tight when you're trying to get two people in there, but it's still adequate. It has its own bathroom, and the bathroom is wide enough to get a walker or a wheelchair in. They have amenities, too. They bring in a doctor for their medical appointments, they do nail and hair care, they take field trips, and they bring care animals in there. Value for money is good. We checked out another one and they had a sliding scale where if her care got more, the price went up, but with Brookdale, the price stays the same."

"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 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 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."

"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."

"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."

"My mom is currently living in Cascade Heights. It's clean, the apartment is homey, and we made it look like home. It's inviting, has a lot of sunlight, and is up to date. The staff has always been very helpful and friendly, they are always doing what they can to solve problems, and answering any questions that we have promptly. It's been really good. An Elvis impersonator comes and sings every week, and they have dancing on Sunday mornings. They have bingo. They have art classes, craft classes, and I think they do water aerobics in the summer. They have a movie night, they have an ice cream social. They'll do things like, Mardi Gras for the 4th of July, or any event that comes up. They'll have either an activity or a meal, with decorations. They do try to focus on any little event that they can decorate and do something fun. They have a lot of entertainment that comes from singers, and piano players, and I think they even had a comedian one time. The food is just small portions, bland, and sometimes the soup is more liquid than the ingredients. But maybe that's easier for the elderly, or maybe that's on purpose. I don't know. I don't love the food."

"Room was spotless as was the whole facility. Having spent just over a week as a short term booking, I can highly recommend it The staff are very very kind. Christine"

"Brookdale Lake Orienta is easily accessible. The people appeared to be very nice and very friendly. The facilities appeared to be very clean and very organized. The restaurant type of eating facility was very impressive. The only thing I didn't like too much was the fact that I had to provide everything, like the furniture. For some people, that's very convenient because then you can bring your own stuff, but for the price they're asking, I think they should provide the furnishings, too, because the price is not low. The building is old, but it's well maintained. The size of the rooms was fair."

"Great community and home for seniors . They have a great and caring team, residents are loved and cared for, activities brings lots of fun and meaningful memories are shared throughout the day. Great environment whenever I visit family and friends there. "