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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bristol, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bristol area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bristol. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 53 independent living facilities in Bristol, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like River Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sneads, Blountstown and Woods.
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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.
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.
Our Home at Beacon Hill - An Assisted Living Facility in Paradise Our unique facility provides a caring and loving home. Our residents are part of a community focused on dignity, respect and purpose for individuals and couples. Our home is a beautiful, safe and active community that promotes...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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 Bristol, FL
The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $3,828 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, FL with an average of $2,743 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bristol, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bristol, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bristol vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bristol, FL by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Bristol over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Bristol
Recent reviews for independent living in Bristol
Tapestry Senior Living Walden in Tallahassee, FL
5.0
This is a gorgeous community with an excellent staff. I'd reccomend it to anyone I know.
Woodmont Senior Living in Tallahassee, FL
3.7
All of the staff members that we came in contact with at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont were pleasant and accommodating. The only complaints we had was the quality of the food, housekeeping was very poor and the community is showing its age but they were in process of updating the apartments ...
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Sodalis Tallahassee Assisted Living
5.0
[Name removed] was extremely courteous and helpful. Her professionalism is amazing. She gave us a wonderful tour of the whole facility and introduced us to many staff members. [Name removed]was also very helpful and I was very impressed. [Name removed] introduced herself to us and asked my ...
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Bristol independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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
19.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol 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 Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol 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 Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Panama City, Mulligan Park and The Opal on Hermitage are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bristol, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 53 independent living facilities near Bristol, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bristol, Florida are Brookdale Panama City and The Opal on Hermitage. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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