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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cortez, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 37 independent living facilities in Cortez, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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
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: 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.
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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.
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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Plantation Village is an attractive gated community for seniors over 55 years of age filled with friendly and caring people. We have lived here two years, and know many who have lived here 25 years who feel...
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.
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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, 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.
The Riverfront Communities consist of The Verandas at Riverfront Assisted Living, and Riverfront Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Our campus is located in the historic Manatee river district of Bradenton, and our building  actually sits on the river front site of one of the first...
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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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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Cortez, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cortez is $4,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,530 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cortez, FL vs. nearby cities

Cortez, FL
$4,050/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cortez, FL vs. the state and national average

Cortez, FL
$4,050/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cortez vs. other types of senior living

$4,311/mo
Independent Living
$4,050/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cortez, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,226/mo
Studio
$3,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,213/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,710/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cortez over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cortez

Recent reviews for independent living in Cortez

Sarabella Senior Living in Sarasota, FL

5.0
The community is beautiful, bright and open with luxury outdoor areas to experience. The staff are friendly and always smiling. They have up to 7 activities a day to choose from and they even hosted their own Summer Olympics. The food is also good and I love all the different ice cream flavors ...
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The Fountains of Hope in Sarasota, FL

4.0
They have recently gone through some changes but I'm happy to say they are all for the better. They currently have a very caring staff. Now they just need more residents! My mother is 100, and says her caretakers are very nice to her.

Brookdale Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, FL

4.0
I would reccomend Brookdale Palmer Ranch to others, with a couple of provisions. If the person in question can get around on there own and likes to go outside, then another location would be better. A place with a secure outside area. Do not use a location that caters to memory care only. If at ...
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Cortez independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortez independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortez, 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 Cortez 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 Cortez 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
24.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cortez 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 Cortez communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cortez 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 Cortez offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cortez, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Colonial Park, Grand Villa of Sarasota and The Princess Martha are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cortez, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 37 independent living facilities near Cortez, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cortez, Florida are Brookdale Colonial Park, Grand Villa of Sarasota and The Princess Martha. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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