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Best Assisted Living in Longwood, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Longwood, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Longwood, FL our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Longwood, FL.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Longwood:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Cascade Heights
AL
IL
Longwood
75B+No-American Eagle Island Lake LLC2335%221.0Not-For-ProfitJonathan Stride-
Arrows Senior Care
AL
RESC
Longwood
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 85
Rank #749 / 890
-No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 40
Rank #857 / 999
-------Private / Shared Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Longwood. See how we rank facilities

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Cascade Heights

160 Islander Court, Longwood, FL 32750
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Overview of Cascade Heights

Cascade Heights is an assisted living and independent living community in Longwood, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. With both care levels available, Cascade Heights may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could grow over time and who wants to remain in one community.

The community has 75 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a room of their own. Jonathan Stride serves as the administrator, and American Eagle Island Lake operates the community.

Residents can use a heated outdoor pool and walk among landscaped grounds that include courtyards, gardens and walking paths. Restaurant style dining includes chef prepared meals, while the beauty salon and barbershop provide hair services on site.

Activities include day trips and outings for lunch, shopping or movies. Veterans events, cultural, educational and social events, along with live musical and arts entertainment, add a range of ways to spend time with others. Pets are allowed, so residents with pets can continue living with them at Cascade Heights.

Phone: (407) 767-6600

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Arrows Senior Care

2825 Waldens Pond Cove, Longwood, FL 32779
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Situated in the peaceful residential area of Walden Pond Cove, Longwood, FL is the reliable senior living community of Arrows Senior Care providing assisted living. The community can accommodate up to six residents with its intimate and welcoming setting. Striving to meet seniors’ needs and preferences, a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals delivers the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors around the clock.

Pursue your interests and gain meaningful experiences with a robust calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs ranging from arts and crafts to fitness classes. The community strengthens family connections by encouraging more visits. Have a delightful dining experience with dietitian-approved meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Arrows Senior Care is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom with its state-of-the-art amenities and excellent services.

Phone: (877) 777-7916

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Data source Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
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Assisted Living in Longwood at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 11/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Longwood, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 41The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Longwood, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Longwood, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Longwood, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Longwood, FL is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Longwood, FL?

Assisted living in Longwood, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Longwood, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Longwood, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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