Central Florida senior housing guide
Local Community Profiles
Explore a selection of Central Florida communities, from 55+ homeownership and independent living to assisted living, memory care, affordable senior apartments, and Life Plan communities.
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Each profile offers a closer look at the setting, services, and questions worth asking as you consider your options. Select a type below to jump to an example.
Del Webb Sunbridge
St. Cloud · Near Lake Nona
A 55+ community with new homes, amenities, and social activities for adults seeking an active, lower-maintenance lifestyle.
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Gatherings of Lake Nona
Lake Nona · Orlando
A 55+ condominium community offering low-maintenance homeownership, elevator-served buildings, and access to Lake Nona amenities.
View Community Profile →The Tremont
Oviedo · Red Bug Lake Road
Private apartments with dining, housekeeping, transportation, and activities included, convenient to East Orlando and Winter Springs.
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The Bridge at Orlando
East Orlando · UCF area
An assisted living community offering personal support and daily services in a residential setting for older adults who need help with everyday living.
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CERTUS at Waterford Lakes
East Orlando · Waterford Lakes
A community focused on memory care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, with structured routines and specialized support.
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Legacy Pointe at UCF
East Orlando · UCF area
A campus-style retirement community with independent living and access to higher levels of care, designed for long-term planning.
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St. Joseph Garden Courts
East Orlando · UCF area
Apartment-style senior housing for qualifying older adults in a residential setting near shopping, healthcare, and everyday services.
View Community Profile →Community services, costs, availability, and eligibility can change. Contact each community directly to confirm current details.
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Explore the broader senior housing journey, prepare for community tours, consider the costs, and understand where real estate decisions may fit.
Senior Housing Journey
See how active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and Life Plan communities fit into the broader picture.
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Printable Tour Checklists
Bring prepared questions with you when touring assisted living, memory care, active adult communities, and more.
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Paying for Senior Living
Learn about common funding sources, home sale proceeds, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, and planning questions.
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Work With an SRES®
See how a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® can help with downsizing, selling, buying, timing, and transition planning.
Learn MoreThese resources are meant to support thoughtful conversations — not replace advice from medical, legal, financial, or care professionals. Use them to organize your questions and understand where real estate decisions may fit into the larger plan.
How a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® can help
For many seniors and families, the home is one of the largest financial and emotional pieces of the next chapter. Deciding whether to stay, sell, downsize, move closer to family, or transition into a senior living community is rarely just a real estate decision.
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®, I help older adults and their families think through the real estate side of the transition with patience, clarity, and care. That may include understanding the home’s current market value, preparing for a sale, coordinating timing, considering downsizing options, or working alongside other trusted professionals.
You do not have to figure everything out at once. Sometimes the first step is simply having a thoughtful conversation about what matters most.
Thinking through your next chapter?
Whether you are planning ahead for yourself or helping a loved one make a move, I can help you explore the real estate side of your options with patience, clarity, and care.