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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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My loved one is doing pretty well with her move into this community. I do feel she is safe, and receiving good care. They have nice staff at this facility. They are taking good care of her, and her needs....
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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My name is [name removed]. I have lived at New Port Richey Center for two years. Its a wonderful place. We have lots of fun. With many activities. The staff is nice. I love Bingo!
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.
The Summit at New Port Richey is an assisted living facility located in New Port Richey, minutes from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The Summit at New Port Richey has both private and semi-private apartment living available, depending on the needs of your loved one. The Summit provides all of the...
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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, 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.
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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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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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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: 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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Wonderful quiet environment. Grounds are well kept. Many activities available November thru March and some activities in summer months. Excellent value for your money. Mobile homes are older but, very...
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
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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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Your loved one will receive very good care here. I would recommend that your loved one is properly diagnosed so they get the right care from the start. The staff were very responsive to any questions or...
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.
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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The food was good. It is a good value for your money. They had nice patios. It was a perfect place for my mom. We moved her out to be with my brother. We had a very positive experience at Lakeland Manor. I...
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.
Tender Loving Care Retirement Residence Tender Loving Care Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in Lakeland, Florida, in Polk County and home to about 100,000 people. Lakeland is a wonderful city just outside the Tampa area and has pristine water views, golf, shopping,...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Saint Joseph, FL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Joseph is $3,688 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,199 per month.

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, FL, vs. nearby cities

Saint Joseph, FL
$3,688/mo
$3,644/mo

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

Saint Joseph, FL
$3,688/mo
$3,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,993/mo
Independent Living
$3,688/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,535/mo
Studio
$2,973/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,499/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,399/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,891/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Joseph 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: Saint Joseph, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Joseph, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,688/mo$3,994/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$3,665/mo$3,903/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$3,993/mo$4,291/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Saint Joseph, FL:$3,688/mo
Florida:$3,994/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Joseph, FL:$3,665/mo
Florida:$3,903/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Saint Joseph, FL:$3,993/mo
Florida:$4,291/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Joseph 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
Saint Joseph, FL$3,363/mo$3,058/mo+10.0%
Florida$3,394/mo$3,300/mo+2.8%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Saint Joseph, FL
2024 average cost:$3,363/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,394/mo
2023 average cost:$3,300/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 Saint Joseph

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Joseph

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.

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

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.

Saint Joseph independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Joseph independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph 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
22.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
31.2%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Joseph, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
46.9%
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