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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Manhattan, FL

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Manhattan 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 Manhattan. 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 481 independent living facilities in Manhattan, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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You may also consider nearby communities such as Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.

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Photo of Palm Lake Estates Condominium
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.
Photo of Oaks At Greenbriar
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: 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.
Photo of Senior Choices
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.
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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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Sunnyside Village is a Christian community of people who care for one another. We are well feed. There are many amenities, groups and clubs to join, a nurse liaison. We have been here two and one half years...
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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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: 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
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.
Photo of Renaissance Manor
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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Manhattan, FL

The average cost of senior living in Manhattan is $4,077 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wauchula, FL with an average of $2,972 per month.

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

Manhattan, FL
$4,077/mo
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,769/mo
Independent Living
$4,077/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,789/mo
Studio
$3,577/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,901/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,154/mo

Senior living costs in Manhattan 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: Manhattan, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManhattan, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,077/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,803/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,769/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Manhattan, FL:$4,077/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Manhattan, FL:$4,803/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Manhattan, FL:$5,769/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Manhattan, FL, over time

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

Manhattan, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Manhattan, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Manhattan 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 average 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
Manhattan, FL$3,904/mo$3,705/mo+5.4%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Manhattan, FL
2024 average cost:$3,904/mo
2023 average cost:$3,705/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Manhattan

Recent reviews for independent living in Manhattan

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.

Manhattan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manhattan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manhattan, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.5%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Manhattan 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 Manhattan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manhattan, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manhattan 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 Manhattan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manhattan, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.5%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.8%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Grand Villa of Englewood and Elan Manatee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Manhattan, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 481 independent living facilities near Manhattan, Florida. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Manhattan, Florida are The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Englewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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