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Photo of The Club at Bartow
55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
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My aunt has been there a year. She didn’t want to leave her home but found that AUS senior living still allowed independence and everyone was so kind and helpful. She even got to bring her dog. She is so...
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 BARTOWWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Bartow, 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 Bartow, Florida, Assisted Living community...
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4141 Photos available
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9.9
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I give each category a 5 star rating. Grace Manor is a Great place! The staff is very friendly and helpful. My aunt who is 94 is happy with her apartment and all the activities that are provided. It is very...
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.
At Grace Manor at Hunters Creek, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Grace Manor at Hunters Creek is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living and has been opened since 2019....
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The best place my mother has lived, very friendly, super clean and numerous staff to handle all members. My mother absolutely loves the activities and her apartment. Highly recommend Meridian and place for...
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.
Supportive Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care The Meridian at Brandon is embracing a resort style living as our community was designed like a boutique hotel. A grand, two-story atrium, offering accommodations for exciting activities or events. Offering restaurant-Style dining by...
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We have been at Stone River for almost three years and just love it. The food is excellent, the staff is very friendly and nice. We have our unit cleaned once a week which is wonderful. There is bus...
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.
If you're looking to live in a luxurious, exciting, secure, and convenient place that you can call home, look no further than Stone River Resort Lifestyle Community. With cooking and cleaning taken care of by our professional staff, you'll have the time and freedom to enjoy all the amenities...
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66 Floor plans available
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We came to Elan Manatee after a very bad and heartbreaking experience in the elderly care industry, and the relief was immediate. This place truly proves that when you hire people with good hearts, good...
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.
Welcome to the new Elan Manatee Assisted Living & Memory Care-where a lifestyle and distinction is easily found. Located in beautiful Bradenton, Florida, Elan strives to provide senior living services to brighten and enhance every residents life.We are dedicated to delivering the care and...
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55 Floor plans available
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My mother in law has been a resident for over 2 years. She has been well taken care of. Every one of the staff has always been cheerful, courteous and gentle with the residents. I can not sing enough...
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 Club at St. Cloud Assisted Living Community, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in St. Cloud, Florida, a small family oriented city just South of Orlando. Located in Osceola County, conveniently near the Florida Turnpike and US-192, there are many avenues for all to...
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5 for all. My experience was the best all round. If I were ready to go into an assisted living that is the one I would pick. Staff was Friendly and caring. Went out of their way to make my relative and...
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 Windsor is a licensed assisted living residence dedicated to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. At The Windsor, we are dedicated to each resident's...
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77 Floor plans available
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the Windsor at celebration? Has an excellent staff , they are very caring. And will do whatever it takes to accommodate you. The meals are prepared properly. What should be hot is hot. I personally have not...
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.
At Windsor at Celebration, you will find an unmatched choice in modern senior living with the coveted Celebration, Florida, destination location. This residential, independent lifestyle features top-shelf, specialized services and amenities, cutting-edge technology for resident security and...
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I will tell you that this is one of the nicest places that I could ever think of living. The people here are kind and courteous both the ones that work here and the people who live here I've lived here for a...
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.
Aston Gardens at The Courtyards is a well-established independent living and assisted living community offering Alzheimer's care in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida. Aston Gardens at The Courtyards sits within three miles of shopping, golfing, medical centers, a public library and many...
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So glad I put my Dad in Grace Manor and suites. He loves it there. The staff is so wonderful. I took care of him for years. But this is so much better for him. Like a big family. They have a beautiful garden...
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.
Assisted Living Care for Seniors with the Warmth of Southern Hospitality in North Lakeland with a decade of care and local ownership. We offer inclusive monthly pricing and there isn't a buy-in here, adding peace of mind. Grace Manor Suites is a warm, inviting home for seniors that offers...
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Photo of Water's Edge of Bradenton
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9.6
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48 reviews
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It is a great fit for mom! Food is terrific, dining staff is uniformly courteous. Maintenance staff is quick to respond to any request. Receptionists (especially [name removed]) are very responsive.
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.
Water's Edge of BradentonWater’s Edge of Bradenton is a lovely assisted living community just off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the town of Bradenton, Florida. The local town is a vacation friendly area that is almost entirely filled with country clubs, beaches, and residential housing. With...
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Photo of Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
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Legacy was a great place when mom needed it It worked wonderful for her at the time. Very friendly. Clean place. Good management.
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.
Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is an assisted living community located in Tampa, Florida which is in Hillsborough County. The environment of this community is that of a luxurious resort. Residents will always have a variety of things that they can choose to participate in every day. From emotional...
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Photo of Grand Villa of LakelandCommunity card badge
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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4.5 overall. What we like the most about Sunburst Community Care is that they are resident friendly. Know & greet them by name. Staff interacts with residents. Activities keep them busy and entertained.
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.
Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Lakeland! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, Florida, is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy life to the...
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Photo of Renaissance North TampaCommunity card badge
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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.
Renaissance is an upscale senior living community in Tampa, Florida.Renaissance has been renovated with an upscale, modern feel and offers a continuum of care without expensive buy-ins. This multi-million-dollar renovation brings a renewed vibe and reawakened energy to the community.
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Photo of Sodalis Tampa
2020 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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4.75-5.0. I wholeheartedly recommend this facility; staying here isn't at all like being shuffled off somewhere by your family. There are many many activities, good personnel and food, a very pleasant...
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.
Sodalis Tampa is a single-story community located on 6 acres of beautifully landscaped land with opened courtyards and is adjacent to one of Tampa's wetland and conservation areas.This community offers affordable luxury and is just moments from the abundant conveniences of the Greater...
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66 Floor plans available
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Staff is very considerate. Servers very responsive to resident's dietary needs. Many activities; already have me teaching crafts once a week at my suggestion. Had a moving Veteran's reception honoring each...
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.
Experience urban senior living at its finest. At Lake Morton Plaza, our lifestyle is sure to make you say WOW! Located only an hour from Orlando, you’ll find everything you need to live an active, engaging and vibrant life. Close to shopping and attractions, while still providing opportunities to...
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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.
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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66 Floor plans available
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The facility is nice and the food is very good. The staff is excellent. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. They are not the least expensive place...
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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My father is very very happy at this community! The staff is wonderful and the new activities director is wonderful. We are glad the outings are happening again and had a wonderful time at the recent...
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.
Located in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida and convenient to Tampa, St. Petersburg and the beautiful beaches. Offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day Care and Respite in the greater Tampa Bay Area. We are pet friendly, close to beaches, shopping and hospitals. We offer daycare from...
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Photo of American House Zephyrhills
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I have lived here over 6 years and I am very satisfied. My husband and I moved here when he became ill. He was taken good care of until he passed away. I like the staff and have friends with the residents...
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.
American House Zephyrhills is an assisted living community located in the gorgeous area of Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida. This community offers the perfect views and the calming quiet your loved ones can benefit from. We are all about independence at our community, offering the best care...
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Facility & staff treat everyone like family. Yes, we would recommend Osprey Heights to other families based on the experience so far.
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 Osprey Heights 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 Osprey Heights, our management teams live on-site, and are available...
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9.3
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We moved my father into Lakewood about a month ago now and it has been wonderful. Every time I visit he seems well cared for. He is always smiling and says he’s met lots of nice people. The staff are also...
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.
Bradenton’s premier senior living community, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, sits on 14 lush, wooded acres conveniently located off SR 70, and within quick access of Interstate 75. We are just minutes away from the exclusive restaurants and shopping areas of Lakewood Ranch.Purposefully...
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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
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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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Staff at Water's Edge is great. Very attentive and caring. Apartment is perfect for those who don't need a large area to navigate but need room for their personal equipment and make the room into a home. Not...
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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Well, I think it used to be a hotel so it's not institutional looking. It's kind a like a hotel lobby and a great dining area and then I feel like my studio was like a little hotel room upstairs.! Lots of...
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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Cost of independent living in Fort Meade, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Meade is $3,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

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

Fort Meade, FL
$3,639/mo
$3,694/mo

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

Fort Meade, FL
$3,639/mo
$3,980/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$4,076/mo
Independent Living
$3,639/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,288/mo
Studio
$4,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,156/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,822/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,422/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Meade 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 Meade, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Meade, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,639/mo$3,980/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,648/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,076/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Meade, FL:$3,639/mo
Florida:$3,980/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Meade, FL:$3,648/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fort Meade, FL:$4,076/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Meade, FL, over time

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

Fort Meade, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Fort Meade, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Meade 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 Meade, FL$3,419/mo$3,031/mo+12.8%
Florida$3,399/mo$3,307/mo+2.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Fort Meade, FL
2024 average cost:$3,419/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,307/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Meade

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Meade

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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Fort Meade independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Meade independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Meade, 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 Meade 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 Meade partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Meade, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Meade 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 Meade communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Meade, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Meade 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 Meade offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Meade, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Club at Bartow, Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and The Meridian at Brandon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Meade, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 284 independent living facilities near Fort Meade, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Meade, Florida are The Meridian at Brandon, Stone River Retirement Community and The Club at St. Cloud. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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