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The cost of independent living in Wahoo is about $4,186 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 521 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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1515 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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217 reviews
5 star
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My mother has enjoyed the facility. She's very shy and she was given an ambassador who helped her socialize. She was given a group of ladies to eat with so she didn't feel awkward during meals. That was my...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...
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77 Floor plans available
9.0
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42 reviews
9.0
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42 reviews
5 star
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Some of the rooms are quite large. The food isn't great. They have a fabulous activities daily. The common rooms are very nice, lots of space. The area outdoor is very nice and quiet, lovely to sit out.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Are you ready to live life your way? Without the worries of homeownership or chores, residents of The Grande find that their time is freed up to do exactly as they please, each and every day. With fun opportunities available, life-enhancing programs, and care available around the clock, residents...
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8.9
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39 reviews
8.9
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39 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
31%
3 star
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Great and welcoming staff. They went above and beyond for my mother when EMTs had to respond to her need for ambulance service to the hospital, twice. They followed up with her upon her return to...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe that Steeplechase is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Steeplechase, our management teams live on-site, and are available 24...
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8.9
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34 reviews
8.9
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34 reviews
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The piping in the AL building was being replaced on the second floor when we arrived, and we experienced cold showers for 13 days. The problem was a stripped valve. — not the piping. Three days after...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on 466A, between Morse Blvd and Buena Vista Blvd, Sumter Grand offers golf car access and Village Amenities while providing a beautiful, comfortable and maintenance free home to Residents who wish to have access to all The Villages has to offer and that of an all-inclusive resort. Sumter...
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1515 Photos available
8.4
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28 reviews
8.4
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28 reviews
5 star
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3 star
11%
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Great staff always helpful. Very Clean and they have good food. I like the residents there. They had a problem with one resident and they were immediately removed. I never felt as it was a cattle call like...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Harrison of Wildwood is nestled near the master-planned community of The Villages in Wildwood, FL. Welcome to your new home for exceptional assisted living and memory care services. We also provide respite care for short-term stays and hold an Extended Congregate Care License, which allows...
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8.0
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26 reviews
8.0
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26 reviews
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I would recommend the carriage house highly to everyone. Beautiful place to live in your older years or in your middle years of life. Highly recommended. I enjoy the carriage house. Nice place to live.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe that The Carriage House is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At The Carriage House, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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7.9
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52 reviews
7.9
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52 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
25%
3 star
23%
2 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to The Willows, where your retirement adventure awaits. When you visit our retirement community near The Villages in Oxford, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is...
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6.8
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26 reviews
6.8
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26 reviews
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The staff is friendly. However, the room she moved into had a broken fan in the bathroom before she moved in. We were told it would be fixed shortly, but it's been over a year and it still hasn't been fixed....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Highland Place is located in the lovely town of Inverness, Florida. Inverness is in a beautiful wooded area of Florida and is known for its many festivals and celebrations held throughout the year. Highland Place is located on the east end of town just two miles west of Henderson Lake. Highland...
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1.0
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25 reviews
1.0
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25 reviews
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16%
3 star
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Much nicer now that it is Noble Senior Living. Caregivers really want to help make my brother comfortable. They have gone above and beyond to accommodate his needs.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Noble Senior Living at Brooksville is an assisted living and memory care community centrally located in the heart of downtown Brooksville, Florida, just north of the intersection Howell Avenue and Main Street. Our community is within walking distance of a library, bank, churches, the post office,...
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2828 Photos available
7.0
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7.0
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First, you should know that my mother never moved into Grand Living, so this is only based on my experience with staff and in-processing. No score for meals/activities, but looked impressive though. Value...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Citrus Hills — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Thank u for evacuating your residents and protecting them in Knoxville for Hurricane Irma. We so appreciate u! God Bless u all for taking care of them. It allowed our family peace of mind as we dealt with...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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This community is kept immaculate. The people here have been so accommodating. The dining room has been redone and they have a nice menu. They offer numerous times to eat so mom can eat whenever she would...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
5 star
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All the staff were very kind and helped with my mom's move from home to New Horizon. The food is wonderful here. The care is very good, my mother was always clean, and looked good.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
New Horizon Senior Citizen Home is located in Inverness, Florida. This quaint town is filled with lush grass and trees, historic buildings, and a tranquil lake. Inverness has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy, including golf, parks, and fishing. This assisted living community will allow...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We had a really good experience with Mission Oaks - so much better than with a previous facility our loved one was at. It's a clean friendly atmosphere with caring personnel. They're always really friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I went to visit my grandma over Easter, and I have never been in a Memory Care before. My grandma has never looked better, she was laughing and having fun with her friends that she has made and her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of independent living in Wahoo, FL

The average cost of senior living in Wahoo is $4,186 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,377 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wahoo, FL vs. nearby cities

Wahoo, FL
$4,186/mo
$4,323/mo
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wahoo, FL vs. the state and national average

Wahoo, FL
$4,186/mo
$4,119/mo
U.S. national average
$4,145/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wahoo vs. other types of senior living

$4,332/mo
Independent Living
$4,186/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wahoo, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,128/mo
Studio
$4,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,749/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,149/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wahoo over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Wahoo

Recent reviews for independent living in Wahoo

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Steeplechase Gracious Retirement in Oxford, FL

4.6
The only things that were ever an issue were mainly the quality of the food and lack of taste according to my mom. Another issue was just with the cleaning. We basically had to the floors and bathroom ourselves they were not getting them clean. My mom didn't use their towels (too heavy) and she ...
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Lake Port Square, a CCRC in Leesburg, FL

5.0
I have a loved one at this facility. It is clean and the staff is kind. I visit often and the patients seem to be as happy as they can be while away from their homes and loved ones. I have not eaten the food, but it looks and smells good.

Wahoo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wahoo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wahoo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wahoo independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wahoo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wahoo independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wahoo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wahoo independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Wahoo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wahoo, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.6%
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American House Wildwood, Vitality Living Spring Hill and Vista Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wahoo, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Wahoo, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Wahoo, Florida are American House Wildwood and Vista Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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