The Best Independent Living Communities in Polk County, FL

"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 it. The amenities were great. They had a library, a hobby shop, and the place was very clean. It was like a luxury hotel."

Bethel House of Independent Living is a warm, supportive community dedicated to empowering individuals to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Nestled in a peaceful, accessible neighborhood, Bethel House offers a welcoming environment where residents enjoy the freedom of independent living with the assurance of compassionate support when needed. What Sets Us Apart: Faith-Inspired Care: Rooted in strong values and a spirit of compassion, Bethel House nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Personalized Services: From daily living assistance to wellness support, our services are tailored to each resident’s needs and preferences. Safe, Comfortable Living: Residents enjoy private or semi-private accommodations, home-style meals, and thoughtfully designed common spaces for socialization and relaxation. Vibrant Community Life: With a full calendar of social, spiritual, and recreational activities, Bethel House promotes engagement and a strong sense of belonging. Our Staff: Our dedicated team includes experienced caregivers, licensed professionals, and support staff who are committed to delivering respectful, person-centered care. Each staff member is carefully selected not only for their qualifications but also for their genuine commitment to serving others with kindness and integrity. Whether you’re seeking a safe place to thrive independently or peace of mind for a loved one, Bethel House of Independent Living offers a home where community, comfort, and care come together.

"Windsor at Celebration is very expensive, and the staff told me that it's going to raise the cost every year. But the appearance is very good. It's very nice, it's beautiful, and it's clean. They're friendly. We had lunch, and it was nice. The meal experience was very good. I'm pleased with everything, but it's too much money. If it was much cheaper, I would have taken it. The staff who gave the tour was very nice. With all the workers there, you wouldn't imagine that you're in a senior living, and you would feel like you're in a plush hotel. I really like it. The rooms were sparkling clean. It smelled nice and it looked nice. The workers were very nice, and they had a lot of workers there. There's a long table in the dining room. You can take whatever you want. They give you ice cream, and they give you coffee. They give you what you like. The staff said it is left up to me to clean my room or do anything for myself, but every Friday, she told me that the worker would come and clean the apartment, which is very good. If they don't see you at breakfast time or hear anything, they come to look for you and see if you are all right. They bring the meals if you want. They check on you every minute. There's a big swimming pool, hot and cold. It's nice."

"My husband and I liked the Osprey Heights Gracious Retirement Living. We had lunch there and met some people living there who were very friendly. I wasn't really comfortable with the girl who took us around so that's why I wanted to go back and see the person who we had talked to one other time when we just drove by there. I felt like he might give us a little bit more information. I think she said she was afraid to overload us with a lot of information. Another problem is that they also didn't have assisted living. Independent living is the only thing they have. We did feel comfortable there, though, and I could have easily moved there, as long as it was something that wasn't expensive and we could afford it. The place was nice and clean, the food was good, and everybody that we talked to was very nice. What they offered, I thought, was very nice, too. They even had a kitchen there if you wanted to go and make something special. I also felt comfortable there. We had lunch and I thought the food was very good. They served us well."

Welcome to Wedgewood of Winter Haven! Being an intimate operation, we are able to excel in delivering personalized and professional assistance that truly makes a difference in people's quality of care. Our Assisted Living Facility has been in operation since 2001and families notice the difference our services make. For us, nothing is more fulfilling than giving a senior the help he or she deserves.Wedgewood of Winter Haven might just be the perfect fit. Our home has qualified, nurturing staff and support team that provides a wealth of personalized care services. Our mission is to help ensure you, or a loved one, maintain independence at home. As a leading in-home care provider for families throughout the greater Winter Haven region, Wedgewood of Winter Haven is proud to be able to make a difference. Whether helping out a couple hours a day, long term accomodations or respite care, we provide exceptional and reliable care services. There are few things as important as feeling safe at home and in charge of your own life. We can give you this peace. We understand how caring for an elderly family member and worrying about their safety affects the dynamics of a daily living. We provide the bridge that you and your loved one may need for a loving, harmonious balance. Wedgewood of Winter Haven offers superior Senior living as well as end of life services to suit our resident's needs. With caring staff available 24 hours a day we are available any time your loved one needs assistance. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration

"My aunt has moved into Lakeview Presbyterian Homes, Inc. It's a low-income senior facility. They keep the community clean. They pay attention to the residents. They have this little button that as soon as they get up, they're supposed to press, so they know they're OK. When they don't press it, they go and check on them. She likes the activities. They have bingo night and all that stuff. She's pretty happy. The reason I didn't give them a five is I wish maybe the security would be a little stronger. You have to sign in, but there's not always a person there when you sign in. The staff is pretty good and friendly and able to help. My aunt cooks her own food. They don't provide food. Value for money is good. We chose this community because of my aunt's money situation. It was hard to find a place that was income-based that wouldn't charge that much."

"My daughter-in-law and I visited Osprey Manor's independent living community. During our visit, we sat in the entranceway waiting for the person who would give us the tour. It was nice because they had an open room to the left, and in that room, people were sitting at a table to play bingo or something like that, and I liked that. You could play cards and dominoes and stuff like that, and I used to do that with my husband all the time. The staff showed us a studio first, which I'm not interested in. Then she showed me a one-bedroom apartment, and what I liked about it was that it had a balcony where you could sit, read, or talk. She was very nice about it, and she explained everything. She showed us the stove, the living room, and the bedroom. I don't think I have to pay the pet package if my dog is a service animal, but there's a one-time non-refundable fee, and the limit is one pet with breed restrictions applied. The place was very clean. Some of the tenants, if they have a walker or something, put them outside in the hallway. It was spacious and nice. I just got scared a little bit because I started thinking about things. I think I may have watched too much TV because the hallway seemed a little dark to me. The staff also took us to the villa and the outside apartments. They offer you transportation services, utilities, electricity, water, and basic cable and internet in the common areas if you live in the high-rise part. They do daily social, cultural, and recreational activities, housekeeping, and laundry services. They also have a full-time maintenance team, a stylist, and a lot of the services available at an extra cost. That's nice, and I need something like that."

"I moved to Westminster Lakeland. I like that people are involved to get a lot of activities and stuff that help keep them motivated every day. The staff is wonderful, and they offer food. The facility is clean. It's old, but it's updated. They have bingo, dancing, and tours. They have a nice kitchen, living room, dining room, and bedroom."

"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 the person in charge of the apartments, but he was really nice. It's an independent place to live for seniors. It's nice, it's clean, and the people are very nice. It's in a location where it's easy to go places, and I like it; it's a nice location."

"We toured Orange Manor West. I like how clean it is, and it's very well taken care of. The roads are smooth, and everything is beautiful. The staff I met was very nice. All of them are modular homes. It was all wonderful. The only thing I don't like is that sometimes the fee for the land is so high. The atmosphere was very friendly."

"I like the Arbor Hills Independent Living. It was very pleasant, the rooms were fantastic, and overall a nice apartment building. The public areas were very open. They looked nice and didn't look shabby or have this old feeling about it. People were also happy. They have a dining room and a nice menu that the residents could choose from. They had a barber shop and hair salon. They also have an ice cream parlor. They have nice areas for families too. They have a place for you to have family over. It's like a meeting room with a kitchen and tables, and it overlooks the lake. They have places where you can meet with friends, too. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. The reason that it's not my first choice is because it doesn't have a pool and I don't like the parking. I want a pool because swimming is the only exercise I like."

"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 trying to get away from having to mow my garden and do stuff like that. They didn't do that there, and they charge more. They have a pool, and they have a place where you can go eat if you don't like to cook. You could go in and have a meal in the dining room. They have an exercise room, and the pool. The dining room was empty. It's just a bunch of chairs. They have a kitchen. I don't know how they work, and I don't know if you have to tell them ahead of time, so they know how much to cook. They were kind of expensive. The staff members were very nice and helpful. They gave me lots of information and paperwork and stuff, and they mailed paperwork. The apartment was in very nice condition. It had been remodeled. It was a two-bedroom, living room, dining room. They had a carport and an outside laundry room. It's not a gym, but they have workout equipment. People can go in there, and they can ride their bikes. Their animals have to be kept on chains if they have them. You can have pets, but you have to keep them under control. You had to go down to get license tags; you have to get this for your household. You have to get stickers, they used to give you license plates. They looked very nice. It was very clean."

"It was beautiful. The people there were very interested in why we were there. They talked to us. The residents and the staff were very friendly and very informative. Everybody seemed to love everything about it. The apartments were beautiful. We saw the dining area, the living area, and all the common areas. We saw 2 different rooms. I saw the kitchen, but we didn't go into the kitchen. They had a beautiful courtyard where it's 100% safe for the residents to be out there because they can't get out."

"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 that. They have the ability to have outside assistance, too. "