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Photo of The Glades at ChampionsGate
99 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
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Our names were on a welcome board the day we toured. Everyone was so helpful and informative. The room options were perfect, food is excellent and activities are diverse and offered all day. Dining staff,...
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.
The Glades at ChampionsGateAn exciting concept in senior living, The Glades includes three distinct neighborhoods offering choices for all lifestyles. We offer 114 Independent living, 73 Assisted Living, and 36 Memory Care residences.The Glades at ChampionsGate is close to everything you need....
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The facility is definitely an Independent Living setting. Residents and staff are very nice and welcoming. The Front Desk staff is very helpful and have directed each call to the person who could help us get...
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.
Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is an independent senior living community in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida, a premier retirement city. Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is within a three mile radius of five golf courses (it sits on one of them!), three grocery stores, two medical centers...
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Our experience with Belvedere Commons has been wonderful. The staff are attentive, it is always clean and the room is just the right size. There are activities going on all the time.
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.
Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community just minutes south of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, Belvedere Commons is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...
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Every new thing we learned after moving in was a plus i.e. storage available for golf clubs, lab work can be done right here, voting done right here on site.
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.
Freedom Plaza: Assisted Living in Sun City Center, FLSometimes all you need is a helping hand, and that’s just what you’ll get at Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care, the community for premier assisted living in Sun City Center, FL. We’ll help with all the basic activities of daily...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
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99 Floor plans available
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Room size was good. We had a 1 bedroom with balcony, large living space, kitchen, large bathroom and closet. They had a variety of planned a activities and many residents got together for games. Food was...
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.
Welcome to Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace! Enjoy the sunshine while our community gives you the chance to kick back and enjoy the Central Florida lifestyle. Our senior living community is perfectly situated around the corner from the Poinciana Medical Center, and just a short drive from...
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Very happy. Mom and dad were both there but dad passed in January. The staff was so good about taking care of mom making sure she had people to sit with it meal time most of the staff that works there have...
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 just minutes from community hospitals and one mile south of Van Dyke Road on Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa Gardens Senior Living is nestled on the northwest edge of the city, just south of the farmlands of Pasco County. We pride ourselves in our continuity of care provided by experienced...
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4-5. My family member said food was ok. I didn't have any so I am just going by what they said. The staff was very caring. The sizes of the room was a little small but it worked out for us. They seem to keep...
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.
An approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care in Riverview that keeps each resident’s specific andINDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN MIND.
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Photo of The Club at Lake Wales
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that there are plenty of activities to keep the residents busy. Yes, I would recommend the community to others and I have been doing it
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT LAKE WALESWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Lake Wales in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Lake Wales, Florida, Assisted Living...
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I rate service a 5 I want especially to thank [name removed] and his staff wonderful people. It's a great place, I love the people there.
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.
Tessera Brandon was just awarded Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best Assisted Living Community for a five county area for the third year running so know you are choosing the best place to reside!Tessera Brandon has 87 assisted living apartments for seniors who need minimal assistance and seek an...
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Friendly staff, clean and good services such as laundry and housekeeping. We upgraded from studio which was a bit small in the main building and got the one bedroom on the outside which is perfect. It was...
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.
Osprey Manor is an Independent Senior Living Community in Lakeland, Florida. We focus on comfortable surroundings, opportunities for engagement, home-style dining experiences, and living with amenities which provide our seniors to enjoy their golden years. *Renovation and remodeling throughout...
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Photo of Canopy at Walden Woods
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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This facility is absolutely amazing from the staff to the residents. You mist see how beautiful this facility is in person. The management staff is absolutely phenomenal with families and residents..........
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 Canopy at Walden Woods is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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Photo of The Colonnade at Carrollwood
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Room size is very good. 20 yrs ago my Father In Law was there. 6 yrs ago my Mother In Law was there. 3 yrs ago my sister In Law was there Both my mother-in-law and sister-in-law were at both facilities...
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.
Build Your Best LifeYou’ll find that our Tampa area community is built from the ground up for one thing: you. Each of our spaces, from your personalizable apartment to our large, carefully decorated community living room, is built to maximize that home sweet home feeling. We are located in...
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Photo of The Colonnade at Northdale
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Staff was mostly really great. The reason we left was because he is difficult and did not think he needed to be there. But he did get better. I would recommend the community to others.
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.
This is the luxurious senior lifestyle you’ve been looking for.Our Tampa community offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services to exceptional seniors. One visit, and you’ll see the difference before you even walk through our front doors, with our landscaped exterior befitting a...
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Photo of The Gardens of Westbrooke
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The staff are nice and willing to work with you on making sure all of my mom's needs are met. From what I've seen of the food, the food is good and mom seems to enjoy it. The memory care wing is kept clean...
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 GARDENS OF WESTBROOKE IS AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILS FLORIDA. ZEPHYRHILLS HAS AN ACTIVE HISTORIC DISTRICT THAT IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTS YOU BACK TO A SIMPLER TIME. OUR NEWLY RENNOVATED COMMUNITY OFFERS A SLEAK LUXURIOUS LOOK SET IN GREEN LANDSCAPES WITH TREES...
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Photo of Superior Residences of Clermont
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Hunt Trace staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. The rooms are a decent size to fit a full bed with a nightstand and a light with a dresser, tv and lounge chair in the living room part. Seems...
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.
Superior Residences of Clermont has provided exceptional service & care for the residents of South Lake County with both Assisted Living & Memory Care. Opened in 2003, Superior has been the Assisted Living of choice for over 10 years. Our community is located in the heart of Clermont on...
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland
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They do fun family events, they do seem lighter staffed on the weekends. I would have liked some support with the transfer process, however we were left on our own through that
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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Photo of Somerby Lake Nona
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I don't know if there are better one's or not but the Goldton at Lake Nona were by far the best we saw in Orlando and Memphis. We walked in and were immediately greeted by our guide. The entryway is what...
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.
You’ll feel like you’re living at your favorite resort when you call Somerby Lake Nona your home. This beautiful community lets you enjoy a small-town atmosphere while being close to everything that Orlando has to offer. Residents love our spacious apartments that feature high ceilings, spa...
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My parents moved into an independent living apartment at Water's Edge about four months ago. While that is a very big adjustment for them of course, it has been such a blessing to be there. It's happy and...
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.
If you're looking for comfortable and convenient assisted living in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, Water's Edge is a vibrant and beautiful community that's ready to meet and exceed your expectations. Our clean and spacious apartments and villas, which are located mere minutes from downtown,...
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Most of the staff are friendly and helpful. They offer a wide variety of floor plans from studio to 2 bedroom so you can get a size that works for you. It would have been nice to have 1 more kitchen cabinet...
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.
We believe that Orchard Heights Gracious Retirement Living 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 Orchard Heights our management teams live...
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Friendly, reliable And knowledgeable. Willing to help whenever I needed it I felt so much better and more eddies after I talk to you guys
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.
The Gardens of Lake Alfred is an assisted living community within the quiet town of Lake Alfred, FL. Our beautiful community is situated in a region full of citrus and palm trees with plenty of blue skies to enjoy throughout the year. Lake Alfred is a great place to reside and offers a wonderful...
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The staff is amazing. The receptionist is friendly and professional. The facility is clean and they seem to go the extra mile keeping her room straightened up. The nursing and aides are all very caring....
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.
Westminster Palms is an assisted living community located along the shoreline of St. Petersburg, FL. Our attractive community sits in St. Petersburg's Historic Old Northeast neighborhood right along the waterfront. We are within walking distance of the shore as well as the city's highest rated...
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Positive friendly informative staff. To date no negative experience with anyone at the facility. Parents have been extremely happy with the food variety and taste.
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.
At Providence Living at Hunter's Creek, we’re known for personalized care that weaves each resident’s tastes, preferences and choices into the day’s activities, programming and dining services. Personalization carries over to our staff and team members who develop care plans fully reflective of...
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Photo of Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living
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[name removed], a family advisor, made the purchasing and moving in go very smoothly. The staff were very welcoming and services, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy were started fairly...
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.
Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is Sebring’s newest Independent and Assisted Living Community, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida.Our community opened on December 28, 2020Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is a 4 story Independent and Assisted Living Community...
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The staff is wonderful. Very caring and helpful. I'm not sure about the activities as my mom refuses to join in. The food seems good, but my mom doesn't eat much, and she tells me it's good. The cleanliness...
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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It's a nice place and overall she likes it. Nothing is ever perfect. She complains sometimes when they don't serve food she likes but she's picky. She loves the apartment and the size is right for her. She...
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.
Azalea Park is the Florida destination you've been looking for. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Tampa, we're close to wonderful shopping, fine dining, churches and world-class healthcare. Come home to us at the inviting and warm Azalea Park, you'll wish you'd done it sooner.
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Cost of independent living in Bartow, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bartow is $2,972 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avon Park, FL with an average of $2,791 per month.

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

Bartow, FL
$2,972/mo
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,137/mo
Independent Living
$2,972/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,850/mo
Studio
$3,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,586/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,486/mo

Senior living costs in Bartow 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: Bartow, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBartow, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$2,972/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,319/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,137/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Bartow, FL:$2,972/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Bartow, FL:$4,319/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Bartow, FL:$5,137/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Bartow, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bartow 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.

Bartow, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Bartow, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bartow 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 average 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
Bartow, FL$3,232/mo$3,172/mo+1.9%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Bartow, FL
2024 average cost:$3,232/mo
2023 average cost:$3,172/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bartow

Recent reviews for independent living in Bartow

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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Bartow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bartow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bartow, 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 Bartow 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 Bartow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bartow, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Bartow 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 Bartow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bartow, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bartow 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 Bartow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bartow, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.7%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Club at Bartow, Benton House of Narcoossee and Stone River Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bartow, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 253 independent living facilities near Bartow, Florida. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 45% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 45% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 45% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 16% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 52% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 37% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 50% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Filipino, and French 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: The Club at Bartow, Stone River Retirement Community, and The Meridian at Brandon 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: The Crossings at Riverview, Sonata Windermere, and Brookdale Dr. Phillips 11. top3TransportWithLinks: The Club at Bartow, Stone River Retirement Community, and The Meridian at Brandon 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Club at Bartow, Benton House of Narcoossee, and Stone River Retirement Community
The best independent living facilities near you in Bartow, Florida are Stone River Retirement Community, The Meridian at Brandon and Grace Manor Suites. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 45% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 45% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 45% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 16% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 52% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 37% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 50% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Filipino, and French 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: The Club at Bartow, Stone River Retirement Community, and The Meridian at Brandon 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: The Crossings at Riverview, Sonata Windermere, and Brookdale Dr. Phillips 11. top3TransportWithLinks: The Club at Bartow, Stone River Retirement Community, and The Meridian at Brandon 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Club at Bartow, Benton House of Narcoossee, and Stone River Retirement Community
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