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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Hamer, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 38 independent living facilities in Fort Hamer, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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: 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.
Photo of De Soto Towers Inc
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.
Photo of Palm Lake Estates Condominium
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.
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
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.
Photo of Comfort Cove of Bradenton
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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Cost of independent living in Fort Hamer, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Hamer is $4,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,530 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Hamer, FL, vs. nearby cities

Fort Hamer, FL
$4,091/mo
$3,961/mo
$4,043/mo

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

Fort Hamer, FL
$4,091/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Hamer, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,334/mo
Independent Living
$4,091/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Hamer, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,098/mo
Studio
$4,141/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,134/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,646/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,198/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Hamer 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: Fort Hamer, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Hamer, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,091/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,131/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,334/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Hamer, FL:$4,091/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Hamer, FL:$4,131/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fort Hamer, FL:$4,334/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Hamer, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Hamer 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
Fort Hamer, FL$3,541/mo$3,217/mo+10.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fort Hamer, FL
2024 average cost:$3,541/mo
2023 average cost:$3,217/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Hamer

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Hamer

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.

Freedom Plaza, a CCRC in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
Pristine grounds, commendable housekeeping, reliable medical transportation, local shopping trips, on & off site activities, pickle ball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, golf, nature trails, fitness director, delicious food in seven locations, 24/7 EMT, golf course views, competent maintenance, in ...
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The Villas of Holly Brook Bradenton Cove

5.0
It is small, 24 assisted living and 24 memory care units. My mom is known by all of the aides, the managers, the chef, the maintenance supervisor, the therapy group. The director is caring and kind, not only to my mom but to our family. My mom's friends have commented on how nice it is at ...
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Fort Hamer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Hamer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Hamer, 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 Fort Hamer 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 Fort Hamer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Hamer, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Hamer 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 Fort Hamer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Hamer, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Hamer 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 Fort Hamer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Hamer, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Villa of Sarasota, Stone River Retirement Community and Elan Manatee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Hamer, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Fort Hamer, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Hamer, Florida are Grand Villa of Sarasota, Stone River Retirement Community and Brookdale Phillippi Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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