The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Polk County, FL for 2023
The average cost of independent living in Polk County is $2,815 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,815.
To help you with your search, browse the 127 reviews below for independent living communities in Polk County. On average, consumers rate independent living in Polk County 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hillsborough County with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Polk County, FL
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Holiday Azalea Park
Provides: Independent Living
1325 Grasslands Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
"My father-in-law has moved into Holiday Azalea Park. Just from the beginning, walking in, it didn't feel clinical. It felt like people lived there. The staff was really friendly. The general..." More
"My father-in-law has moved into Holiday Azalea Park. Just from the beginning, walking in, it didn't feel clinical. It felt like people lived there. The staff was really friendly. The general..." More
Lake Howard Heights
Provides: Independent Living
650 N. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33881
"I was at Lake Howard Heights yesterday for a tour. It was nice. I liked it well. The room was amazing. It had great appliances and everything. The one bedrooms were very nice. I could see myself..." More
"I was at Lake Howard Heights yesterday for a tour. It was nice. I liked it well. The room was amazing. It had great appliances and everything. The one bedrooms were very nice. I could see myself..." More
Windsor at Celebration
Provides: Independent Living
1370 Celebration Boulevard, Celebration, FL 34747
"Windsor at Celebration has a fantastic atmosphere. It was like being in a resort. They had an in-house theater, art group, and therapy group. The accommodations were just pristine. It looked like..." More
"Windsor at Celebration has a fantastic atmosphere. It was like being in a resort. They had an in-house theater, art group, and therapy group. The accommodations were just pristine. It looked like..." More
Water Edge of Lake Wales
Provides: Independent Living
10 Grove Avenue West, Lake Wales, FL 33853
"Our tour experience with Water Edge of Lake Wales was very good. They explained the place to me very well. I saw a studio apartment with a kitchenette that was unfurnished. So, you have to furnish..." More
"Our tour experience with Water Edge of Lake Wales was very good. They explained the place to me very well. I saw a studio apartment with a kitchenette that was unfurnished. So, you have to furnish..." More
Lake Gibson Village
Provides: Independent Living
771 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
"Lake Gibson Village was nice. The staff member during the tour was very good. The apartments were beautiful. It was very clean, and it was on a lake, so it was really nice. I saw both their..." More
"Lake Gibson Village was nice. The staff member during the tour was very good. The apartments were beautiful. It was very clean, and it was on a lake, so it was really nice. I saw both their..." More
Arbor Hills Independent Living
Provides: Independent Living
4145 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
"My brother-in-law and his wife moved into Arbor Hills Independent Living. It's very nice. There's not a whole lot of guys, it's mostly women. They get their meals. If they need to go somewhere, if..." More
"My brother-in-law and his wife moved into Arbor Hills Independent Living. It's very nice. There's not a whole lot of guys, it's mostly women. They get their meals. If they need to go somewhere, if..." More
Lake Ashton
Provides: Independent Living
4140 Ashton Club Drive,, Lake Wales, FL 33859
"Lake Ashton was a very nice community. It had a lot of activities. It had two golf courses. It was in the middle of the State, so it was accessible to many things and places. I would recommend this..." More
"Lake Ashton was a very nice community. It had a lot of activities. It had two golf courses. It was in the middle of the State, so it was accessible to many things and places. I would recommend this..." More
Spring Haven Retirement
Provides: Independent Living
1225 Havendale Blvd, NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
"We toured Spring Haven Retirement. They gave us a tour of the whole thing. The independent living looked like it's going to fit my mom's needs for now. One of the things is that they can go from..." More
"We toured Spring Haven Retirement. They gave us a tour of the whole thing. The independent living looked like it's going to fit my mom's needs for now. One of the things is that they can go from..." More
Beacon Terrace
Provides: Independent Living
2425 Harden Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803
"I like the fact that Beacon Terrace has residents who are related to me and are elderly. It has a nice area. It’s very current and modern. They have activities, like shuffleboard and things like..." More
"I like the fact that Beacon Terrace has residents who are related to me and are elderly. It has a nice area. It’s very current and modern. They have activities, like shuffleboard and things like..." More
The Meetinghouse at Bartow
Provides: Independent Living
1400 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road, Bartow, FL 33830
"I visited The Meetinghouse at Bartow last year. It's for low-income people, and it's been there for a while now. It's a nice place, and people like to live there.
I never really met anyone except..." More
"I visited The Meetinghouse at Bartow last year. It's for low-income people, and it's been there for a while now. It's a nice place, and people like to live there.
I never really met anyone except..." More
Mas Verde Mobile Home Estates Inc
Provides: Independent Living
2600 Harden Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803
"I visited Mas Verde Mobile Home Estates. It was too expensive. It's basically modular homes, and there are some trailers in there. It was a very nice community. It was very well kept, and I was..." More
"I visited Mas Verde Mobile Home Estates. It was too expensive. It's basically modular homes, and there are some trailers in there. It was a very nice community. It was very well kept, and I was..." More
Colonnades - Lakeland
Provides: Independent Living
4800 Colonnades Club Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33811
"I chose to live here in Colonnades because it is not far from my family. It's also very nice and it's a gated community. The people are very friendly and very helpful. They give you all the..." More
"I chose to live here in Colonnades because it is not far from my family. It's also very nice and it's a gated community. The people are very friendly and very helpful. They give you all the..." More
The Glades at ChampionsGate
Provides: Independent Living
8400 Champions Gate Blvd., Davenport, FL 33896
"My husband and I moved into what is now The Glades in Championsgate in January 2021. We made the decision to sell our house and to look for an easier lifestyle. We wanted an apartment that meets..." More
"My husband and I moved into what is now The Glades in Championsgate in January 2021. We made the decision to sell our house and to look for an easier lifestyle. We wanted an apartment that meets..." More
Lake Morton Plaza
Provides: Independent Living
400 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
"My aunt and uncle moved into Lake Morton Plaza, and so far, it has been pretty good. They have a good-sized room, and they are happy with it. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. They have..." More
"My aunt and uncle moved into Lake Morton Plaza, and so far, it has been pretty good. They have a good-sized room, and they are happy with it. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. They have..." More
Florida Presbyterian Homes
Provides: Independent Living
16 LAKE HUNTER DRIVE, Lakeland, FL 33803
"I toured Florida Presbyterian Homes and I would recommend somebody to go visit it. I thought it was very nice. They would require a big buy-in, but the monthly payment would be less and the..." More
"I toured Florida Presbyterian Homes and I would recommend somebody to go visit it. I thought it was very nice. They would require a big buy-in, but the monthly payment would be less and the..." More
Osprey Manor
Provides: Independent Living
810 East Bella Vista St, Lakeland, FL 33805
"I currently stay here in Osprey Manor. I have not been here that long, but we have our meals at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and at 3:30 p.m. We have our bed linen, and towels done for us. The staff is..." More
"I currently stay here in Osprey Manor. I have not been here that long, but we have our meals at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and at 3:30 p.m. We have our bed linen, and towels done for us. The staff is..." More
Cypress Lakes 55+ Community
Provides: Independent Living
10000 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
"I'm staying in my own home within Cypress Lakes, which is a 55+ community. I came in and I like what they have here. The staff is very nice, cordial and very helpful. The food has been pretty good,..." More
"I'm staying in my own home within Cypress Lakes, which is a 55+ community. I came in and I like what they have here. The staff is very nice, cordial and very helpful. The food has been pretty good,..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Polk County
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Review of Holiday Azalea Park
I toured Holiday Azalea Park. I liked their apartments. I prefer carpeting in the bedroom, and it's carpeted. The amenities were about the same, and the price was higher than the other place. If th... Read more
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Review of The Estates at Carpenters
We live at The Estates at Carpenters. It's a continuing care community and it's excellent. The staff is wonderful. The food is fine. The facility is fine. It has any activity that you want. We have... Read more
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Review of Lake Howard Heights
We talked to a number of residents at Lake Howard Heights and they were very, very complimentary. If we can make a choice, we'd probably go there. It's downtown. It's closer and the elevators made ... Read more
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