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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bridges, FL

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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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Heritage is a gorgeous assisted living community that is located in Plant City, Hillsborough County, Florida. Plant City is a beautiful town in the heart of Florida. The center is in walking distance to many different shops and dining options. The staff at Heritage are always ready and willing to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We chose Bellatage Assisted Living because my general practitioner had recommended them. We went there on a tour and we were thoroughly impressed, it is very bright and cheery inside. The room sizes here are...
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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Wonderful quiet environment. Grounds are well kept. Many activities available November thru March and some activities in summer months. Excellent value for your money. Mobile homes are older but, very...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
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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The food was good. It is a good value for your money. They had nice patios. It was a perfect place for my mom. We moved her out to be with my brother. We had a very positive experience at Lakeland Manor. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Tender Loving Care Retirement Residence Tender Loving Care Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in Lakeland, Florida, in Polk County and home to about 100,000 people. Lakeland is a wonderful city just outside the Tampa area and has pristine water views, golf, shopping,...
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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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My loved one is doing pretty well with her move into this community. I do feel she is safe, and receiving good care. They have nice staff at this facility. They are taking good care of her, and her needs....
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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.
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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Lake Alfred Assisted Living is a comfortable assisted living community nestled in beautiful Lake Alfred, Florida. Green landscape, blue water and bright blue skies greet residents each morning as they wash in the healing tropical warmth. Lake Alfred is bristling with the amenities and locations...
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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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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Bridges, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bridges is $3,839 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

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

Bridges, FL
$3,839/mo
$2,376/mo

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

Bridges, FL
$3,839/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,172/mo
Independent Living
$3,839/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,630/mo
Studio
$4,181/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,877/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,853/mo

Senior living costs in Bridges 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: Bridges, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBridges, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,839/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,876/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,172/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bridges, FL:$3,839/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bridges, FL:$3,876/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Bridges, FL:$4,172/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bridges, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bridges 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 Bridges, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bridges 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
Bridges, FL$3,282/mo$3,062/mo+7.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Bridges, FL
2024 average cost:$3,282/mo
2023 average cost:$3,062/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bridges

Recent reviews for independent living in Bridges

A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL

4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.

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.

Bridges independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bridges independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bridges, 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 Bridges 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 Bridges 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
24.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bridges 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 Bridges communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bridges, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bridges 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 Bridges offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bridges, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
47%
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