Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL

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  • Interior

    A spacious hotel lobby featuring a central fountain, comfortable seating, and elegant chandeliers.
  • Outdoors

    An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by apartment buildings and trees under a clear sky.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a red sofa and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a beige sofa, colorful cushions, and decorative artwork on the walls.
  • Building

    A scenic view of a hotel entrance with a landscaped garden and fountain.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and colorful pillows, featuring a window with curtains and decorative artwork on the walls.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinetry, modern appliances, and decorative elements.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A small indoor gym area with exercise equipment including stationary bikes and a rowing machine.
  • Office

    A row of computers with chairs in a workspace setting.
  • Salon

    A comfortable pedicure chair setup in a spa or salon.

Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL

Cascade Heights is an assisted living community in Longwood, FL.

Information last verified:

160 Islander Ct, Longwood, FL 32750

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 177 reviews
5 stars
133
4 stars
33
3 stars
5
2 stars
2
1 stars
4

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Cascade Heights Costs & Pricing

Cascade Heights offers competitive monthly rental rates compared to both Seminole County and the broader state of Florida. For a one-bedroom apartment, residents can expect to pay $3,595, which is notably lower than the county average of $4,166 and slightly less than the state average of $3,864. The studio option at Cascade Heights is priced at $3,850, just above the state average of $3,823 but still below Seminole County's rate of $4,030. Families looking for more space will find the two-bedroom units at Cascade Heights available for $4,395 - again more affordable than the county's average of $4,777 and close to Florida's state average of $4,711. Overall, Cascade Heights presents a cost-effective housing choice in comparison to its immediate surroundings while maintaining a desirable living environment.

Floor plansCascade HeightsSeminole CountyFlorida
1 Bedroom$3,595$4,166$3,864
Studio$3,850$4,030$3,823
2 Bedrooms$4,395$4,777$4,711

Overall Review of Cascade Heights

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Activities feel like a daily focus

Residents regularly describe a steady schedule of activities and entertainment.

A large share of residents and families point to how much there is to do, often describing entertainment coming in regularly and residents being involved throughout the day. Several reviews mention exercise-style activities like morning exercise and water aerobics, along with social events that keep people busy even when they stay close to home. Residents also describe a resident engagement or activities team that plans events and helps residents participate.

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff are described as attentive and kind

Across reviews, residents and families repeatedly describe helpful, friendly staff.

Many reviews emphasize friendly, welcoming staff who respond to needs and help families feel comfortable. Several people mention that staff members are approachable and professional during tours and after move-in, including staying in communication and following up promptly. A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about staffing responsiveness and care coordination in the assisted living portion, including slow response to call-button needs and families wanting more structure around care plan check-ins.

common 16 reviews mention this

Dining quality stands out, with exceptions

Dining is a frequent point of praise, though a few residents mention shortcomings.

Dining comes up often as a strength, with reviews describing good, varied meals, restaurant-style dining, and staff serving efficiently. Some families and residents specifically mention the chef being present and food being prepared from scratch. A few reviews include caveats: one notes breakfast being cold by the time it reaches the table, and others describe meals delivered to rooms during periods of limited dining not arriving as fresh as they would prefer.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept grounds and apartments

Residents frequently mention cleanliness and well-maintained spaces.

Multiple reviews describe the community as clean and well maintained, including attractive grounds and inviting common areas. Several people also mention apartment-level details like being spacious, bright, and updated, and others comment on the overall upkeep and smell or appearance of the facility. A few reviews mention the experience feeling dated or report unit odor or cleanliness issues, which contrasts with the broader pattern of “clean and fresh” impressions.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Pricing is positioned as a tradeoff

Pricing receives mixed feedback, with some residents calling it expensive.

Some reviewers describe the pricing as reasonable or a good value, while others call it expensive compared with what they expected. Reviews also include a cost-related limitation: one mentions they do not take Medicaid. One further caveat is that an “extra care” level is described as very expensive in at least one review.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 75 resident community capacity 75 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Orlando International (19 miles away) Orlando International (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live Musical Performa Live Musical Performa
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Longwood, Florida, offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable lifestyle. With pharmacies such as Winn-Dixie and CVS nearby, you can easily access your medication needs. In terms of dining options, there are several restaurants within a few miles offering different cuisines to suit your preferences. Additionally, there are reputable physicians' offices and hospitals in close proximity, ensuring easy access to medical care when needed. For leisure activities, there are theaters like AMC Altamonte Mall 18 nearby, as well as parks such as Cranes Roost Park for outdoor recreation. The Altamonte Springs SunRail Station provides convenient transportation options for exploring the surrounding areas. Overall, this part of Longwood offers a well-rounded community with essential amenities for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Winn-Dixie (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • 4 Rivers Smokehouse (1.3 miles)
  • Cubans On The Run (2.2 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House - Altamonte Springs (2.3 miles)
  • Twin Peaks (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)
  • Kiwi's Pub & Grill (3.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Longwood Family Health (1.8 miles)
  • Ear Nose Throat Surgical Associates (2.2 miles)
  • Florida Eye Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • Cabrera, Alicia Neurology of Central Florida (2.4 miles)
  • Altamonte Family Practice (2.5 miles)
  • Orlando Heart Specialists (2.6 miles)
  • Filutowski Cataract & Lasik Institute (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Florida Hospital Altamonte (2.1 miles)
  • Adventist Health System (4.7 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Lake Mary ER (6.1 miles)
  • Winter Park Memorial Hospital (7.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Altamonte Mall 18 (2.2 miles)
  • Regal Winter Park Village & RPX (6.5 miles)
  • Regal Wekiva Riverwalk (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Cranes Roost Park (2.3 miles)
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park (5.9 miles)
  • Sunland Park (6 miles)
  • Sylvan Lake Park (7.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Altamonte Springs SunRail Station (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • The Glass Knife (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Orlando Filipino Seventh-Day Adventist Church (5.4 miles)

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