Best Independent Living in Longwood, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 independent 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 independent living in FL
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
The Mayflower at Winter Park
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Winter Park
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 107
Rank #265 / 328
No
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 40
Rank #441 / 538
Mayflower Retirement Center, Inc?19
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #247 / 301
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #159 / 301
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #203 / 301
Not-For-Profit$1,000Kimberly Arunakul--
Westminster Baldwin Park
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Orlando (Northeast Orlando)
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 107
Rank #288 / 328
Yes
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #343 / 538
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc?1
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 33
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #1 / 301
Not-For-Profit$0Laure Zulkowski1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Westminster Winter Park
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Winter Park
73
Facility 73
FL AVG 107
Rank #229 / 328
Yes
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 40
Rank #300 / 538
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc?44
48%
Facility 48%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #273 / 301
67
Facility 67
FL AVG 33
Rank #286 / 301
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #262 / 301
Not-For-Profit$8,000Dayana Medjine Desir--
Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Sanford
132
Facility 132
FL AVG 107
Rank #98 / 328
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #355 / 538
Bahama Bay Club LLCB+4
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #16 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #47 / 301
For-Profit$5,000Richard Cory ShenkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
Sonata Lake Mary
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Lake Mary
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 107
Rank #141 / 328
Yes
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 40
Rank #428 / 538
Sonata Senior Living Lake Mary, LLCD+17
47%
Facility 47%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #269 / 301
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #184 / 301
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #256 / 301
For-Profit$82,000Veronica Chery-RosaStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Grand Living Park at Lake Mary
IL
AL
MC
Lake Mary
153
Facility 153
FL AVG 107
Rank #72 / 328
Yes
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 40
Rank #464 / 538
Prii Lake Mary Opco, LLCD+43
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #247 / 301
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 33
Rank #277 / 301
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #242 / 301
For-Profit$19,900Suzanne DoerzapfStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Wekiwa Springs
IL
AL
MC
Apopka
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 107
Rank #179 / 328
Yes
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 40
Rank #84 / 538
Summerville At Wekiwa Springs, LLCD-64
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #292 / 301
137
Facility 137
FL AVG 33
Rank #300 / 301
2.1
Facility 2.1
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #290 / 301
For-Profit$57,000Danielle WebsterStudio / Alcove / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Lake Orienta
IL
AL
MC
Altamonte Springs
170
Facility 170
FL AVG 107
Rank #53 / 328
Yes
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 40
Rank #74 / 538
Bkd Lake Orienta, LLCD-77
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #285 / 301
112
Facility 112
FL AVG 33
Rank #298 / 301
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #262 / 301
For-Profit$73,775Jeanne WhartonStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Spring Hills Lake Mary
IL
AL
MC
Lake Mary (Crystal Heights)
102
Facility 102
FL AVG 107
Rank #158 / 328
Yes
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 40
Rank #88 / 538
Pram/Lake Mary Te, LLCD-72
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #247 / 301
113
Facility 113
FL AVG 33
Rank #299 / 301
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #271 / 301
For-Profit$99,264Maryann Howell--
Florida Living Retirement Community
IL
Apopka
-No
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #176 / 538
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Overview of Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living

Experience a Caribbean-style lifestyle with Bahama Bay Club, a charming senior living community set in the ethereal West 1st Street, Sanford, FL, providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term stays. With a wide array of beautifully designed and elegant residences ranging from studio to two-bedroom suites, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and security. With its unwavering dedication to improving seniors’ living conditions, the community works hard to deliver top-notch care and assistance.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of Bahama Bay Club and live every moment of your best years exploring new interests and gaining meaningful experiences. Maintain an active lifestyle with diverse wellness programs. Dining is an experience with delectable and nutritious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Live in opulence with the extraordinary community of Bahamay Bay Club.

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Overview of Brookdale Lake Orienta

Brookdale Lake Orienta is a luxury senior living community located in the scenic neighborhood of Altamonte Springs, Florida, offering a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents benefit from a continuum of care that allows them to stay in the community even as their care needs evolve. Their compassionate team is available 24/7 to address emergencies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

Brookdale Lake Orienta’s mission is to provide a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle for seniors by handling all cooking, cleaning, and household chores, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their golden years. With the community’s Brookdale HealthPlus, residents can access personalized healthcare, including onsite preventive care services, clinical care coordination, and oversight provided by certified professionals. Residents enjoy creative pursuits with a full activity calendar or relax in the courtyard, garden, or private dining room. Additional features like a game room, billiards, community rooms, and an ice cream parlor further enhance the living experience, making every day enjoyable and enriching.

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Overview of Brookdale Wekiwa Springs

Brookdale Wekiwa is an assisted living community located in Apopka, Florida, offering a continuum of care for seniors. The community is situated in a beautiful residential neighborhood on Lake Cortez, providing a serene and peaceful environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, including shopping trips, devotional services, card games, the writing club, and picnic lunches at the Lakeridge Winery. Brookdale Wekiwa offers private apartments with customizable options for a full and independent lifestyle.

The community features a full activities calendar, allowing residents to experiment with new hobbies and interests. Additionally, the community is pet-friendly, offering several cozy apartment floor plans to choose from. The community is designed to provide a sense of comfort and security, with staff available 24/7 to be alerted to an emergency. Brookdale caregivers are available to provide assistance with daily living, balancing independence with assistance while delivering service with compassion, understanding, and respect.

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Sonata Lake Mary

410 Caring Dr, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Overview of Sonata Lake Mary

Administered by Veronica Chery-Rosa, Sonata Lake Mary is an assisted living community in Lake Mary, Florida, that offers personal care. With a mid-rise setting, this 110-bed community has a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 16, suggesting a very car-dependent neighborhood. This also suggests that transportation is the most practical option to complete most errands.

State inspections have identified opportunities to strengthen resident supervision, staffing practices, reporting procedures, and licensure compliance. In response, ongoing corrective actions and regulatory oversight were implemented.

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Overview of Grand Living Park at Lake Mary

Make every moment count with Grand Living Park at Lake Mary, an outstanding community situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Lake Mary, FL, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With exceptional care from a respectful and well-trained team, residents can rest their worries and live up to their potential. The community also handles the busy work to provide residents more time to do the things they love.

With unending recreational activities and wellness programs, residents live their days as they want and meet new friends. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delicious and well-balanced chef-prepared meals that cater to residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community is equipped with an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a library, and vast outdoors, making it an enticing option for those looking to live their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Spring Hills Lake Mary

Discover Spring Hills Lake Mary, a vibrant senior living community nestled in the heart of Lake Mary, Florida. Our community offers a range of personalized care options, including assisted Living, memory care, and enhanced Care, designed to meet your unique needs. With a well-equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive unparalleled care and support to ensure comfort and security during their stay.

Enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle with a variety of engaging activities, comprehensive wellness programs, and delicious chef-inspired dining. Our comfortable living arrangements, from cozy studios to spacious apartments, provide the perfect balance of privacy and community. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories within the beautifully created shared spaces of this community. Experience the warmth and hospitality of Spring Hills Lake Mary towards a worthwhile living experience.

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Westminster Baldwin Park

2645 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando, FL 32814
Overview of Westminster Baldwin Park

Westminster Baldwin Park is a senior living community located along the shores of Lake Baldwin. The community offers a vibrant and active lifestyle, with miles of biking and walking paths, a swimming pool, and lifelong learning classes at nearby Rollins College. Residents can select from spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, each featuring balconies or patios with stunning lake views. The residences are customizable with distinctive options in granite countertops, cabinetry, and flooring.

Westminster Baldwin Park provides maintenance-free living and access to a wide range of amenities and services designed to enhance residents’ lifestyles. The community is part of the Westminster Communities of Florida, a fiscally sound, faith-based provider of not-for-profit communities and services, serving over 7,000 residents throughout Florida. Established in 1965, Westminster Baldwin Park is the newest neighborhood of Westminster Winter Park, serving the Winter Park community with a commitment to active senior living.

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Overview of The Mayflower at Winter Park

For those wanting a delightful cityscape in Winter Park, Florida, The Mayflower offers a distinctive and vibrant lifestyle for seniors, including assisted senior living and independent senior living. This community provides an idyllic setting with picturesque views and numerous avenues for social interaction, all crafted to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents.
With a variety of housing options, including apartments and villas, The Mayflower is at the crossroads of convenience and natural beauty. Here, residents can savor gourmet dining, engage in a wide range of activities, and enjoy happy hours. They can even explore walking trails that overlook serene ponds, soaking in the daily dose of fresh air. The community offers a spacious patio and a multipurpose room, complete with a pool table, making it a perfect gathering spot for card game enthusiasts, meetings, religious services, and more. The Mayflower’s amenities include a library and dedicated space for arts and crafts as well, ensuring a lively atmosphere with something exciting always happening. On top of these, guest suites are also available for families seeking a comfortable stay.

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Westminster Winter Park

1111 S Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
Overview of Westminster Winter Park

Westminster Winter Park offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Winter Park, Florida. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community. Westminster Winter Park opened in 1965 and has 73 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Dayana Medjine Desir serves as administrator, and Presbyterian Retirement Communities operates the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare is used for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.

Rehabilitation services are available, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation through the community rather than arranging it elsewhere. A pharmacy program is also available for medication related needs, and pets are allowed, making it possible for residents to live with a pet. With a Walk Score of 33, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need one for those trips.

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Overview of Florida Living Retirement Community

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Apopka, FL, Florida Living Retirement Community is an esteemed 62+ community that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully crafted and spacious accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can keep their peace of mind and enjoy every moment of their golden years. The community ensures residents can downsize in retirement without worries while maintaining affordability.

Here, residents celebrate milestones with the community’s exciting social events and live actively with state-of-the-art amenities. Delightful and healthy meals are also available to ensure a hassle-free dining experience that satisfies residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a pool house, a dining hall, a Seventh-day Adventist Church, and a beautifully maintained garden court.

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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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Independent Living in Longwood at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 39/ 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: 102The 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 Independent Living in Longwood, FL

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

The average monthly cost of independent living in Longwood, FL is approximately $1,870. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Independent living in Longwood, FL typically ranges from $467 - $4,356 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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 13 independent living communities in Longwood, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Longwood, 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 Longwood, 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 Longwood, 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.