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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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143 reviews
9.6
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This community has improved so much over the last few years, the community is clean, staff is friendly. They all popped in during the tour and introduced themselves and what their roles is. Love getting to...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingIf you’re ready to trade up from a humdrum senior life, or ready to switch out chores and home maintenance for a full social schedule and a nearly endless list of activities, then Brookdale Port Charlotte is just the place. We are an assisted living community located...
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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104 reviews
9.0
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104 reviews
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3 star
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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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.Residents of our assisted living and memory care community love our neighborhood...
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My friend needed assisted living. We visited Brookdale and were very impressed. It’s a manageable size and only one floor. It was perfect because it allowed her small dog. The one bedroom apartment seems...
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.
Putting More Life Into Senior LivingIf you think moving to a senior living community is like joining a nursing home, think again. Our residents enjoy happy hours, sundae socials, weekly card games, fitness groups each morning, and movie nights. They explore creative pursuits, and discover old and...
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9.7
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49 reviews
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49 reviews
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Far better than other places in the area. Staff truly care for its residents. Expensive but worth it. Don't like little added charges they are putting in. IE/ if you need food sent up to room they charge...
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.
The Gallery at North Port is a senior living community located in beautiful Sarasota County, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. We have several amenities and services to ensure the comfort and well-being of our residents, including 24-hour on-site...
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1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.3
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115 reviews
9.3
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115 reviews
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Beautiful facility. Staff is friendly and willing to engage regarding the patient. Room sizes in memory care are spacious and activities are plentiful.
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.
Upsize your possibilities and experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends. At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing...
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9.1
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57 reviews
9.1
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57 reviews
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Courteous helpful pleasant. Respectful & responsive staff. Amenities food wise delicious. Rooms are apartment size. Adequate for 2 people. Bathrooms set up for handicap (if needed).
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 Discovery Commons South Biscayne!Set within a picturesque Gulf Coast Florida landscape studded with palm trees, Discovery Commons South Biscayne offers one-of-a-kind Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care in North Port, Florida. Generously sized private studio, one,...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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98 reviews
9.0
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98 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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My mom really likes it there. The care staff and kitchen staff are friendly and efficient. They keep in touch if there is a fall or incident. The nurse does not appear to interact with individual residents....
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living and assisted living from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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39 reviews
8.8
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39 reviews
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We chose Parkside because of the location, friendly staff, very clean and affordable for the amount of care my mother requires. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, I feel very comfortable with my mom's...
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.
Would you like to love where you live? If you answered yes, then Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care is for you. We are challenging what people think Assisted Living and Memory Care should be and delivering a quality lifestyle not seen before. Our open concept cottage floor plans offer...
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2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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5 reviews
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5 reviews
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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.
At Lexington Manor, you’ll find beautifully appointed independent living and assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. In the business for over 20 years with knowledgeable staff, Lexington Manor has the experience and compassion to care for your loved one. We are a...
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The current manager of the property [name removed] is very good at what she does and is a very helpful asset to the community. The staff is amazing at helping you work through issues whether they are...
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.
River Commons, a 55+ independent living community located in the heart of Port Charlotte, knows that an active lifestyle is a key factor for successful aging. That’s why so many of River Commons’ amenities are aimed at promoting this lifestyle that so many on the go adults are living. Experience...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Willow Creek offers affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom apartments tucked away in North Port Florida. Willow Creek offers many amenities such as a sparkling pool, fitness center, beauty shop, restricted access building entries, elevators, and laundry facilities on every floor. Enjoy the retirement...
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We have recently moved my Mother in Law Into Adlers she couldn’t be happier.. You walk In the front door to the aroma of home cooking , The owners are hands on helping the residents with any accommodation...
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.
Alder Terrace Adult Care Center offers around the clock care for seniors seeking to maintain their independence, but who still require a little help with the necessities of life. Our mission is to provide residents with a home-like atmosphere that brings a sense of belonging, community, and...
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I could give a forehead kiss on every team member if I could, that’s how appreciative I am. Thanks for the great care to my mom!Bill
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.
The Palms of Punto Gorda is an assisted living community located on the shores of Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte County, Florida. Our picturesque and tropical community is located near the beach where you can smell the salt in the air. Punto Gordo is a wonderful place to live, a desirable travel...
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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.
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It is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
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.
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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
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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I heard a lot of bad reviews about Vick Street Manor. This is my mother's fourth assisted living facility. In the past, communities would make her go to bed at 8, get up at 7, she was expected to sit in...
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.
Vick Street Manor seeks to provide a comfortable assisted living community to those who are in need of memory care in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida. This community looks out for the needs of its residents, and it offers a great location. The city of Port Charlotte has much to offer to...
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This is a stunning community. The staff were nice and friendly. Mom liked living here, however they are not a locked community so she was not able to stay here. ThIs is a big community that offers...
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.
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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.
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It's been going well, so far. I am still getting moved in so I haven't had a chance to really check everything out. It's a clean place though, and the staff is friendly. Everything is nice, and I like it so...
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.
Tucked away in the charming West Florida city of Punta Gorda, a new community in the Deep Creek neighborhood offers seniors age 55 and better a new standard in independent living. Charlotte Crossing is unique blend of one and two bedroom residences that offer modern conveniences, smart...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Murdock, FL

The average cost of senior living in Murdock is $3,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

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

Murdock, FL
$3,799/mo

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

Murdock, FL
$3,799/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,198/mo
Independent Living
$3,799/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,399/mo
Studio
$4,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,555/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,210/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,995/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Murdock over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Murdock

Recent reviews for independent living in Murdock

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.

South Port Square, a CCRC in Port Charlotte, FL

5.0
South Port Square has been excellent. My mom is very pleased with service and quality. The interview process and financial assessment was very informative in making this decision. I would highly recommend South Port Square.

The Gardens Of North Port

5.0
We just placed our loved one at The Gardens of North Port about a month ago. We are so pleased with all the attention and great care she receives there. The Management team is great they are so involved with all of the residents and go above and beyond they spent the first few weeks with her ...
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Murdock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murdock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murdock, 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 Murdock 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 Murdock 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
32.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Murdock 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 Murdock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murdock 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 Murdock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
46.1%
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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Murdock, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 33 independent living facilities near Murdock, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Murdock, Florida are Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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