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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Knoll, FL

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3434 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.9
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58 reviews
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58 reviews
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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
9.9
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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
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 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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1616 Photos available
9.8
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64 reviews
9.8
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5 star
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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
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.
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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9.6
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42 reviews
9.6
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5 star
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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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2323 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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117 reviews
9.4
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117 reviews
5 star
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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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9.2
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35 reviews
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The staff and management are great. The facility is very nice and ultra clean. The thing that kills the place is the food. Breakfast is usually pretty good but sometimes they dont have eggs. Eggs should...
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 Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living 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 Cypress Springs, our management teams...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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59 reviews
8.0
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59 reviews
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It was a very clean facility even during construction. It felt like home and the staff were all so friendly. Highly recommend
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.
Desoto Beach Club provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Desoto Beach Club offers you a quiet, beautiful home nestled within Sarasota. Residents enjoy the convenience of being close to all the things that make life rich, like shopping, great dining, golfing and...
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1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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118 reviews
8.0
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My grandmother moved in to the Summit (formerly the Sheridan) in July 2022. She lived there until her passing in March 2024 at age 94. It was her third ALF since her stroke in 2016, and it was by far the...
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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15 reviews
1.0
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They are very friendly and they always remember my loved on when she goes for her respite stays. I would recommend them to friends and family. I'm very satisfied with this caring and friendly facility.
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.
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is all about Living the Life and what better place to do just that than in the quaint, metropolitan city of Sarasota, Florida. DeSoto Palm's mediterranean style compliments the tropical living of Sarasota and is located just 10 miles from the beautiful white...
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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.
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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I am local, and researched many assisted living facilities in Sun City Center and found Sun Towers to be the best fit for my Dad. We moved him here July 2017 from Connecticut to be closer to me. All...
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, 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.
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
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 Oak Knoll, FL

The average cost of senior living in Oak Knoll is $4,211 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

Independent living costs in Oak Knoll, FL, vs. nearby cities

Oak Knoll, FL
$4,211/mo
$4,043/mo
$3,961/mo

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

Oak Knoll, FL
$4,211/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Knoll, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,484/mo
Independent Living
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Knoll, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,365/mo
Studio
$4,409/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,954/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,725/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Knoll 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: Oak Knoll, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak Knoll, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,211/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,250/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,484/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oak Knoll, FL:$4,211/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Knoll, FL:$4,250/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Oak Knoll, FL:$4,484/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Oak Knoll, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oak Knoll 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
Oak Knoll, FL$3,810/mo$3,477/mo+9.6%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Oak Knoll, FL
2024 average cost:$3,810/mo
2023 average cost:$3,477/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
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 Oak Knoll

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Knoll

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and inviting community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the communities at Cypress Springs and Stone River Retirement Community, with residents and staff creating a family like environment. Activities and events keep residents engaged and entertained, and the convenience of amenities like ...
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Excellent dining experiences. Throughout the reviews at Cypress Springs, Stone River Retirement Community, and Beach Club by Sky Active Living, residents express satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals offered. Chefs on-site cater to dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents have nu ...
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Engaging activities and events. Reviews from Cypress Springs, Stone River Retirement Community, and Aston Gardens at Courtyards reveal a wide range of activities and events available for residents, including exercise classes, games, religion services, and entertainment. Engaging in these activities helps residents stay a ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Reviews at Cypress Springs, Aston Gardens at Courtyards, and Stone River Retirement Community frequently praise the kindness and dedication of staff members. Their attentiveness to residents' needs and concerns creates a comfortable and secure living situation.
Convenient and accessible location. Several reviews mention the convenient locations of communities at Cypress Springs, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and Aston Gardens at Courtyards, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and transportation. These features allow residents to maintain independence and engage in their comm ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Residents of Cypress Springs, Stone River Retirement Community, and Cypress Springs express appreciation for the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities. Beautifully maintained facilities contribute to a pleasant and enjoyable living experience.
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Oak Knoll independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Knoll independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Knoll, 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 Oak Knoll 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 Oak Knoll partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Knoll, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Knoll 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 Oak Knoll communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Knoll, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Knoll 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 Oak Knoll offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Knoll, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
47%
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