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| Sonata Lake Mary |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Lake Mary | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
127
Rank
#384 / 1065 | No |
16
Facility
16
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1158 / 1486 | Sonata Senior Living Lake Mary, LLC | 20 | 75% | 28 | 1.4 | For-Profit | $76,500 | Veronica Chery-Rosa | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Mt Dora | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
127
Rank
#448 / 1065 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
FL AVG
42
Rank
#589 / 1486 | Waterman Communities, Inc. | 24 | 58.3% | 25 | 1.0 | Not-For-Profit | $5,625 | Ingrid Piedrahita | - |
| Freedom Pointe at The Villages |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | The Villages (The Villages District 1) | 247
Facility
247
FL AVG
127
Rank
#14 / 1065 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
FL AVG
42
Rank
#863 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Lakeside at Waterman Village Retirement Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Mt Dora | -
Facility
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FL AVG
127 | No |
50
Facility
50
FL AVG
42
Rank
#523 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Villages |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | The Villages (Lake Sumter Landing) | -
Facility
-
FL AVG
127 | No |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
42
Rank
#380 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Experience the life-changing community in Sonata Lake Mary, Lake Mary, FL. The community offers a comprehensive approach to care, specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Serenades for women, and respite care. Their Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) memory care program provides an innovative, compassionate system designed to address the challenges faced by individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Certified PAC trainers are also authorized to share their expertise with health professionals and caregivers beyond the community.
Residents enjoy thoughtfully designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, with amenities like round-the-clock licensed nursing, weekly housekeeping, and move-in coordination. The holistic activities cover emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual well-being, offering opportunities for personal growth, community engagement, and peaceful reflection. With Sonata Lake Mary, seniors can truly acquire a glorious retirement.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 387 – 565 / 390 – 398 / 789 – 807 / 809 – 859 / 899 – 941 / 1,081 – 1,228 / 1,321 – 1,518
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community in Mount Dora, FL offers exceptional care services, including memory care, assisted living, post-hospital rehab, and long-term care nursing. Enjoy luxurious accommodations tailored to your individual needs and benefit from our dedicated staff’s personalized attention.
With amenities like two heated pools, multiple fitness centers, and six diverse dining venues, The Oaks provides endless opportunities for relaxation and recreation. The quality and choice of food are hard to top, offering a delightful dining experience. Engage in social activities like poker, water volleyball, or casino gaming, or unwind in one of our two spas. From woodworking to meditation, there’s always something to enrich the mind, body, and spirit. With The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community, every day is an opportunity to live life to the fullest.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Set in the quiet community of The Villages, FL, the Freedom Pointe at the Villages is an esteemed senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Here, residents can select from beautifully designed and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions receive an innovative, person-centered, and activity-focused memory care program called Heartfelt CONNECTIONS.
Experience its top-notch amenities and services including restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and linen services, personal concierge services, and regularly scheduled transportation. Meet new companions by visiting its inviting common spaces, billiards, and game room. Engage is various planned daily social activities and community events. With Freedom Pointe at the Villages, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Lakeside at Waterman Village Retirement Community in Mount Dora, FL, redefines senior living with a blend of care services, including memory Care, assisted living, post-hospital rehab, and long-term care nursing services. Residents enjoy well-appointed accommodations tailored to their needs and experiences with personalized attention from a dedicated team.
With two heated pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and six exquisite dining venues, every day at Lakeside offers luxury and leisure at its finest. The top-tier food choices enhance the dining experience, while activities like poker, water volleyball, and woodworking keep residents engaged. Explore its beautifully created shared spaces and meet new companions along the way. Whether it is unwinding in the spa or meditating, Lakeside nurtures the mind, body, and spirit, making every moment meaningful.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 836 / 846 / 917 / 984 / 1086 / 1097 / 1205 / 1212 / 1278 / 1545 / 1647 / 1801 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Fitness and Recreation
Discover an ultimately promising living experience with The Villages in Florida where you can craft your dream home and live life to the fullest. Discover scenic trails, lush parks, and world-class golf courses, all set within a vibrant community. Dining becomes an experience with a diverse range of options, from classic American diners to exotic global cuisines, all set in a warm, inviting atmosphere enhanced by live music.
Immerse yourself in a year-round festival of live entertainment, from performing arts centers to lively outdoor events on the Squares each evening. Here, your well-being is nurtured with the perfect balance of health and happiness, with care just a golf cart ride away. Explore its amazing common spaces and meet new companions along the way. At The Villages, every meal is a celebration, and every day is a chance to create lasting memories.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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
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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
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Lake County, FL
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 independent living communities in Lake County, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Lake County, FL?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Lake County, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Lake County, FL?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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