Best Independent Living in Deland, Florida

5 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in DeLand. Families rate them 4 out of 5 on average, across 200 public reviews.

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4average rating, 5 rated
200family reviews read

Woodland Towers

Deland, Florida

4.4(54)

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

College Arms Towers

DeLand, Florida

4.1(16)

Independent Living

Raintree Village

DeLand, Florida

3.9(50)

Independent Living

Hugh Ash Manor

DeLand, Florida

3.7(18)

Independent Living

Hawthorne Hills 55+ Manufactured Home Community

DeLand, Florida

3.8(63)

Independent Living

Best-rated independent living in DeLand

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1
Woodland Towers
4.4 (54 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living· 190 units
Families describe Woodland Towers as a warm, well-run community where staff and residents feel like family, food and cleanliness are frequently praised, and there is a full activities calendar. A few reviewers raise…
2
College Arms Towers
4.1 (16 reviews)· Independent Living
College Arms Towers is a HUD-subsidized independent living apartment community in DeLand, Florida, popular with residents for its affordability and social atmosphere. Reviewers note it functions strictly as an apartment…
3
Raintree Village
3.9 (50 reviews)· Independent Living
Raintree Village is an independent living mobile home community in DeLand, Florida, where reviewers consistently praise the clean grounds, quiet setting, and friendly residents. Management is a more mixed point, with a…
4
Hugh Ash Manor
3.7 (18 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviews of Hugh Ash Manor are sharply split: several residents praise the caring staff and affordable, HUD-subsidized rent, while others report serious maintenance problems including odors, roaches, and mold. It's an…
5
Hawthorne Hills 55+ Manufactured Home Community
3.8 (63 reviews)· Independent Living
Hawthorne Hills is a 55+ manufactured home community in DeLand where residents own their homes but pay monthly lot rent. Reviewers consistently praise the quiet, friendly neighborhood, pool, and clubhouse, but many raise…

What families say about independent living in DeLand

Counted across the review summaries of 5 DeLand communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

Building and grounds 100%
Caring, attentive staff 60%
Activities and social life 60%
Cleanliness 40%
Value for money 40%

Concerns raised

Staff attitude 40%
Communication with families 40%
Management 40%
Building and upkeep 40%

“All the staff,,front desk, waitresses, Nurses, matinence and housekeeping are all friendly and helpful...Woodland Towers where I have met many new friends..is a great place to live and enjoy your life.”
Janice, on Woodland Towers, May 2026

Independent Living in DeLand: the figures

•Most common amenities: gathering / activity spaces (3), outdoor patio (3), swimming pool (3), wheelchair accessible (3), emergency call system (2), games (2).

Independent Living near DeLand

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

City	Communities	RatingAverage rating	Distance
Orange City6.6 mi	11	4.3 / 5	6.6 mi
DeBary10 mi	5	4.4 / 5	10 mi
Deltona10.2 mi	5	3.8 / 5	10.2 mi
Sanford16.1 mi	9	4.7 / 5	16.1 mi
Lake Mary18.6 mi	8	4.3 / 5	18.6 mi
Port Orange19.5 mi	34	4.4 / 5	19.5 mi
Daytona Beach19.9 mi	29	4.3 / 5	19.9 mi
South Daytona20.5 mi	5	4.6 / 5	20.5 mi

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About these figures

Computed on October 24, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in DeLand, 200 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Independent Living in Deland: Common Questions

How many independent living communities are in Deland, Florida?

MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in Deland, Florida, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which independent living communities in Deland are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Woodland Towers (4.4★, 54 ratings), College Arms Towers (4.1★, 16 ratings), Raintree Village (3.9★, 50 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Deland?

Beyond independent living, Deland has assisted living (10 communities), at-home care (10 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (8 communities), home health (5 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate independent living in Deland?

Families rate Deland independent living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 200 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Deland independent living communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 Deland communities, the most common praise is building and grounds (mentioned for 100%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), activities and social life (mentioned for 60%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (40%), communication with families (40%), management (40%).