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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Baird, FL

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This is a stunning community. The staff were nice and friendly. Mom liked living here, however they are not a locked community so she was not able to stay here. ThIs is a big community that offers...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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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It is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Photo of Tyrone Manor 1
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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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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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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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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.
Good Hope of PinellasGood Hope of Pinellas is an assisted living community located in the active town of Pinellas Park, FL. The town of Pinellas Park is adjacent to Tampa Bay, home to about 2 million people. That means residents can enjoy quiet ambience, as well as the convenience of a beach town...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Baird, FL

The average cost of senior living in Baird is $3,791 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

Independent living costs in Baird, FL, vs. nearby cities

Baird, FL
$3,791/mo

Independent living costs in Baird, FL, vs. state and national averages

Baird, FL
$3,791/mo
$3,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Baird, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,818/mo
Independent Living
$3,791/mo

Independent living costs in Baird, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,795/mo
Studio
$2,964/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,413/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,340/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,853/mo

Senior living costs in Baird vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Baird, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaird, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,791/mo$3,993/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$3,351/mo$3,902/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$3,818/mo$4,290/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Baird, FL:$3,791/mo
Florida:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Baird, FL:$3,351/mo
Florida:$3,902/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Baird, FL:$3,818/mo
Florida:$4,290/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Baird, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Baird and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Baird, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Baird have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Baird, FL$3,285/mo$3,076/mo+6.8%
Florida$3,394/mo$3,300/mo+2.8%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Baird, FL
2024 average cost:$3,285/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,394/mo
2023 average cost:$3,300/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Baird

Recent reviews for independent living in Baird

Lake Gibson Village in Lakeland, FL

4.3
The communication between the staff and the family is good. They keep us well inform and up to date. I would recommend this community to others.

Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.

Angels Senior Living at South Tampa

5.0
My mother has been a resident at Angels Senior living in South Tampa since September 2016. During that time she has received the finest loving care I could ever have imagined. I am here nearly every day and have been grateful for so many gestures of attention that went beyond merely "doing ...
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Baird independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baird independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baird, 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 Baird 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 Baird 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
23.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Baird 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 Baird communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baird 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 Baird offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
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The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Elan Manatee and The Club at Bartow are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baird, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 497 independent living facilities near Baird, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Baird, Florida are Elan Manatee, The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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