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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Whitfield Estates, FL

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Photo of Renaissance Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of The Villas at Water's Edge
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.
Photo of Oaks At Greenbriar
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.
Photo of Surrey Place Convalescent Center
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.
Photo of De Soto Towers Inc
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.
Photo of University Estates
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.
Photo of Advocates Incorporated
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.
Photo of Courtyard
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.
Photo of Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
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.
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook
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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Photo of Residence At Bay Vue
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.
The Riverfront Communities consist of The Verandas at Riverfront Assisted Living, and Riverfront Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Our campus is located in the historic Manatee river district of Bradenton, and our building  actually sits on the river front site of one of the first...
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.
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.
Photo of ARV Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Shekinah Glory
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.
Photo of Sunshine Haven
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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Whitfield Estates, FL

The average cost of senior living in Whitfield Estates is $4,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,530 per month.

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

Whitfield Estates, FL
$4,213/mo
$4,211/mo

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

Whitfield Estates, FL
$4,213/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,480/mo
Independent Living
$4,213/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,580/mo
Studio
$4,084/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,408/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,661/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,491/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Whitfield Estates over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Whitfield Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Whitfield Estates

Sarabella Senior Living in Sarasota, FL

5.0
The community is beautiful, bright and open with luxury outdoor areas to experience. The staff are friendly and always smiling. They have up to 7 activities a day to choose from and they even hosted their own Summer Olympics. The food is also good and I love all the different ice cream flavors ...
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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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

High-quality dining experiences. Residents at various communities rave about the delicious meals and excellent dining experiences. At Cypress Springs, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, while at Stone River Retirement Community, residents look forward to three meals a day and enjoy the chef's exceptional cooking sk ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of community staff members. Families and residents at Stone River Retirement Community and Woodlands Village express appreciation for the warmth and care provided by the staff.
Vibrant social activities. Communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. At Stone River Retirement Community, there are movie nights, exercise classes, and jazz performances, while residents of Beach Club by Sky Active Living enjoy entertainment almost every day.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. At Cypress Springs, the common areas are decorated with nice furniture and pleasant smells, while Stone River Retirement Community boasts a pool, gardens, and a movie theater.
Community atmosphere. Residents and families appreciate the sense of community at various facilities, such as Cypress Springs, where the atmosphere feels like a cruise ship, and Beach Club by Sky Active Living, which is a Christian community where people care for one another.
Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and regular communication between staff and families ensures that care needs are being met. Families at Stone River Retirement Community and Woodlands Village appreciate the updates they receive from their loved ones' communities.
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Whitfield Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitfield Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitfield Estates, 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 Whitfield Estates 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 Whitfield Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitfield Estates, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitfield Estates 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 Whitfield Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitfield Estates, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitfield Estates 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 Whitfield Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitfield Estates, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Grand Villa of Sarasota and The Windsor of Bradenton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whitfield Estates, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 85 independent living facilities near Whitfield Estates, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Whitfield Estates, Florida are Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Grand Villa of Sarasota and The Windsor of Bradenton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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