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Photo of The Manor at Lake Morton
1313 Photos available
8.6
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33 reviews
8.6
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33 reviews
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I Love the activity director, she tried to get everyone involved and my Mom was hesitant at first, but now she seems to join in more. I feel they keep the facility clean and well kept and the staff is...
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Care for Senior Adults in Historic Downtown Lakeland!-The Manor at Lake Morton offers assisted living care for seniors in the charming historic district of Lakeland. Our modern senior residential community is just a short walk from Lakeland's thriving downtown restaurants...
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Photo of The Cove at Tavares Village
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8.6
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37 reviews
8.6
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37 reviews
5 star
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From the front desk to the cafeteria staff, excellent, professional and above all family oriented. The care our loved one had while there was exceptional. The skilled staff in MC was attentive, well educated...
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.
Less than a mile from Lake Harris in beautiful Tavares FL exists a leisurely life at The Cove at Tavares Village. About 25 miles northwest of Orlando, you will find a group of senior citizens who wake up each morning greeted by sunshine and secure in the knowledge their lives are comfortable in...
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Photo of Freedom Pointe at the Villages, a CCRC
99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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30 reviews
8.6
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30 reviews
5 star
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Excellent facilities. I had nothing but the best care for Mom at Freedom point. Staff listened to me and the care was fantastic. Administer took time to place Mom in a memory care facility that was best...
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 Pointe at the Villages provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers...
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Photo of Cypress Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care Residence
1111 Photos available
8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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39 reviews
5 star
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This places looks and smells like home. They decorate for holidays. They have activities and outings. They have petty cash which can be used gor lunch or shopping. They have doctors including...
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 Cypress Creek, Sun City Center’s premier senior living residence!Being privately owned and family operated, the rich heritage of Cypress Creek Assisted Living Residence is founded upon enhancing the quality of life through a family-focused model and personalized care.Since 1977, the...
Photo of Brookdale Winter Haven
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.6
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52 reviews
8.6
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52 reviews
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The staff is very good. Very nice and clean rooms, room itself a little small for a couple. But the attention and care of the staff is very good.
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 living back in the senior lifestyle.Winter Haven seniors who need a little extra help with daily activities, but who don’t want to sacrifice the feeling of home sweet home, have a great option here. Our community offers assisted living for seniors in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida....
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Photo of Crane's View Lodge
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8.5
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57 reviews
8.5
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57 reviews
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I'd say between a 4 and 5. What we like the most about the community is the beautiful atmosphere, solid management and attentive staff, and fun activities. Our loved one in [date removed], so it has been...
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 Crane's View Lodge! We are Central Florida's premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Our standards for these services and amenities are upheld by our dedicated...
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Photo of HarborChase of Villages Crossing
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8.5
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56 reviews
8.5
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I ended up having to hire an outside service as my friend's needs were greater than expected. The staff bickered so much with my sitter service and caused me more stress that I moved her to another facility....
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.
HarborChase of Villages Crossing is designed and built to suit the needs of a new generation of seniors. It features 91,000 square feet and 96 spacious units in a safe and secure neighborhood environment. A technology and business center will keep seniors in touch with friends and family while...
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Photo of The Reserves at Idlewild
99 Photos available
8.4
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13 reviews
8.4
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Everyone have shown compassion and caring while taking care of our mother. The one bedroom apartment has plenty of room for her and guests. The facility is well kept, clean and maintained.
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.
Selection of luxury suites with custom options. Your choice of studio, one, and two bedroom apartments. The exclusive Enclave featuring a Personalized Concierge service, Keyless entry, Private entrances, French Doors exiting to a private patio, as well as limited reserved parking space. Each...
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Photo of Lake Howard Heights
1919 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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70 reviews
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Yes would recommend LHH. Have met many residents. The staff is very helpful and pleasant. Had some issues but now are resolved . It took awhile.
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.
Lake Howard Heights is a premier senior living community, located on Lake Howard in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida. We hold high standards in our home for dining, activities, and provided care. Our community has often been described in the Polk County area as upscale, and we are proud to provide...
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Photo of Trinity Place Assisted Living
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8.4
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14 reviews
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My mom spent almost 2 months bedridden after contracting a highly contagious form of scabies. The antibiotics caused her to get c diff. She became weak and was no longer able to transfer on her own causing...
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.
On behalf of our Trinity Place family, thank you for considering our assisted living facility. Our community is dedicated to encouraging independence, all while providing the assistance that is needed, within a loving atmosphere of a bed-and-breakfast style setting. Our mission is to ensure each...
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Photo of The Oaks of Clearwater
1818 Photos available
8.3
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54 reviews
8.3
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54 reviews
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There have been issues with dining being too slow or them forgetting to put in her order. There was an incident with housekeeping, she came in and didn't announce herself as mom didn't hear her knock as the...
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.
Welcome to The Oaks of Clearwater where our Mission Statement is Caring, Compassionate Service. We offer all levels of care and there is rarely a person we can not accommodate on our campus with Independent Villas as well as a 15-story waterfront high-rise. Our Licensed areas are rated Deficiency...
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Photo of Elevated Estates of New Port Richey
99 Photos available
8.3
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55 reviews
8.3
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55 reviews
5 star
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I could not ask 4 any place better. He is thriving at your place. I am so thankful 4 you taking us in. Love you all. Can't say any more 2 help people tell how helpful you all have been. Especially [name...
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.
West Pasco’s best kept secret…The Villas at Sunset Bay Memory Care Community. We are the only free-standing Assisted Living community in the New Port Richey area exclusively dedicated to memory care. Our friendly, homelike atmosphere is designed especially for those with memory care needs. For...
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Photo of Elevated Estates Edwinola
2020 Photos available
8.3
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61 reviews
8.3
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Overall, things seem to be going well. When the weather turned cold, they promptly provided a portable heater to keep the room comfortable, which was appreciated. He has mentioned some complaints about the...
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 Edwinola was originally built in 1912 as a hotel. The name “Edwinola” is a combination of the original owners names, Edwin and Lola Gasque. Since it’s construction, it has been a favorite destination of travelers coming to the Dade City, FL area. The Edwinola would eventually go on to serve...
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Photo of The Carriage House
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8.2
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31 reviews
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Overall it's good. Mainly because of the set dining times, and its starting to show its age. However, It is light, bright and airy. I Love the library. There is a large screened- in swimming pool and a fire...
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.
We believe that The Carriage House 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 The Carriage House, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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Photo of Discovery Village Trinity
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My mom still loves the place overall. They did raise her rates which it was already expensive enough, and she thinks the food quality has gone down downhill. She is not the only one complaining about this....
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 Watermark at Trinity is an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Trinity, Florida, just north of Tampa.In this friendly atmosphere we will offer extraordinary cuisine, fun events, interesting classes and customized care. Residents of The Watermark at Trinity will...
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Photo of Brookdale Highlands
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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61 reviews
8.2
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61 reviews
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It was the nicest one that we visited. The Memory Care was really top-notch. And it was close to our house, which was really key so we could visit often
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.
Do more. Live more. Find your best senior living life here.There’s a world of activities waiting to be explored at our Highlands community, and you’re just the senior to do it. Life here means a different kind of senior living, where your needs are met, your safety is taken care of 24/7, and your...
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Photo of Oak Manor Senior Living Community
1010 Photos available
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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The staff was exceptional. Caring , attentive & respectful. They did everything to accommodate [name removed] & me. They were great with[name removed] .The food was great , she loved it. Her apartment was...
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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Photo of Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks
1212 Photos available
8.0
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Everyone is so welcoming when you first walk in the door. I'm familiar with several staff members and they always greet me with a smile. I'm just so happy my mom is in a loving environment. As long as...
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.
Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks is a fusion of cutting-edge expertise in assisted living and memory care, high-end hospitality and a sincere commitment to enriching the lives of the individuals that we serve. We are located in a prime location - convenient for visitation purposes, close to many...
Photo of The Willows
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Overall, the experience had many positive aspects, but there were a few concerns worth noting. One issue involved billing for medications. There were charges for prescriptions that were already available...
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 Willows, where your retirement adventure awaits. When you visit our retirement community near The Villages in Oxford, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is...
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Photo of The Opal at Spring Hill
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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33 reviews
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33 reviews
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[name removed] and the rest of the staff is wonderful. My relative feels safe and happy to be there and loves the meals. I would recommend Opal because of their genuine care for their residents.
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.
Welcome to your new home base. Our community is carefully built to give you that welcome home feeling. From your four choices for apartment floor plans to our wide range of warm, inviting community gathering spaces, you’ll always have great ways to spend your days, and great people to spend...
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Photo of Magnolia Manor Assisted Living
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8.0
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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He was there for a very, very short time and had to return to the nursing home. Reason did not have anything to do with the facility ; They were wonderful, warm, welcoming and assisted me moving in 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.
Magnolia Manor is an assisted living community located in the charming southern town of Lutz, FL. This is the type of town where everyone waves a friendly hello and people from out of town are made to feel at home. Not only do the residents feel the welcoming atmosphere of Lutz, but visiting...
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Photo of Brookwood Assisted Living
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My MIL was not here long, but for the time there, we witnessed caring staff. The room was as welcoming as possible, with options for us to make it more homey. Staff was kind and gentle and caring. I...
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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Photo of Arbor Hills
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8.0
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We have lived in the independent facility at the Colliers for a few months and it is fantastic. The food ,staff and employees are awesome and extremely caring. If anyone is looking for an assisted or...
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.
Sitting along a serene lake, Arbor Hills provides the perfect residence for active seniors. Residents can choose from spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, which provide peaceful, private space. The apartments feature walk-in closets, washer and dryer hookup, refrigerator, induction...
Photo of Lake Port Square, a CCRC
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77 Floor plans available
8.0
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We visited three retirement communities for my mother and nothing compared to Lake Port Square. The facilities are amazing and the staff could not be more accommodating. Even after you move in the staff is...
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.
At Lake Port Square a CCRC, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our...
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Photo of The Gardens of Lake Alfred
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Thanks to the dilligence of the PCP at Lake Alfred , the nurse’s expertise My husband is alive today Their care is exceptional The meal unfortunately there’s no special diet , it’s one meal for all 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.
The Gardens of Lake Alfred is an assisted living community within the quiet town of Lake Alfred, FL. Our beautiful community is situated in a region full of citrus and palm trees with plenty of blue skies to enjoy throughout the year. Lake Alfred is a great place to reside and offers a wonderful...
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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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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.
Saint Joseph, FLNational
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.
Saint Joseph, FLNational
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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Frequently Asked Questions

The Club at Bartow, Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and Coral Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Joseph, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 615 independent living facilities near Saint Joseph, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saint Joseph, Florida are American House Wildwood, The Meridian at Brandon and Seasons Largo. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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