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Photo of Addington Place at College Harbor
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22 Floor plans available
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It's a wonderful place. My uncle is being very well taken care of. The staff is friendly. The neighborhood is amazing. It was super easy and accommodating. My uncle was very hesitant about signing up 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.
Renovated outdoor pool and jacuzziRemodeled salon
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Photo of Westminster Suncoast
2121 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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My sister is currently a resident at Westminster Suncoast and everything has been great for her at this facility so far! The facility staff are all very caring. The place is very clean and my sister is...
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.
As part of the Westminster Communities in St. Petersburg, Westminster Suncoast, along with Westminster Palms and Westminster Shores, are backed by Westminster Communities of Florida. Westminster Suncoast's picturesque campus provides the opportunity for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor...
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Photo of La Orilla of St. Petersburg
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33 Floor plans available
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Definitely very nice people that care about the residents. At least in the common room. The people that get them ready/do things in the bedroom are sloppy. We're in a semi-private. Clothes show up that...
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 La Orilla of St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, Florida. We're glad you're here! We are currently in the process of renovating and rejuvenating our new state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. We are excited to show you all the wonderful features and amenities we will...
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Very knowledgeable and caring staff Beautiful waterfront location with gardens and pools Feels less corporate more like family They need to rethink the menu in assisted living to include more softer food...
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.
Welcome to our waterfront community just steps from the stunning shores of Tampa Bay, in St. Petersburg's Bahama Shores neighborhood! Our campus offers 26 acres of peace and quiet with the Florida-style active living you'll love. Choose from single-family homes, tropical villas and...
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I could not be more pleased with Elance! From the tours and move in to the care takers and nursing everyone is very friendly and accommodating. It is very well run and they are making improvements every day....
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.
Elance at Pasadena offers services and amenities to bring out the personal best in everyone, and to allow residents the freedom and independence to choose whatever they wish to do or to be. Services are expertly performed by dedicated, well-trained professionals and are tailored to meet the...
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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.
Angel Care Assisted Living residents enjoy home-like suites . Our community is distinctly finished and decorated to be both soothing and easy to navigate for the elderly, without compromising on the homey feel we’re famous for. Feeling a sense of purpose each day is essential to quality living...
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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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What families are saying about independent living in Fort De Soto

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort De Soto

Westminster Point Pleasant in Bradenton, FL

5.0
Westminster Point is the best in the area based on the total value and what you get. You get what you pay for. Room sizes and community layout are excellent. The food is excellent. The services are great.

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.

Lake Seminole Square, a CCRC

4.8
The layout of the community is attractive. The food is excellent. Activities are available. Room sizes are adequate. Outdoor space is very good. We have had a positive experience here are Lake Seminole Square.

Cost of independent living in Fort De Soto, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort De Soto is $3,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belleair Bluffs, FL with an average of $3,457 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort De Soto, FL vs. nearby cities

Fort De Soto, FL
$3,697/mo

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

Fort De Soto, FL
$3,697/mo
$3,913/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort De Soto vs. other types of senior living

$4,004/mo
Independent Living
$3,697/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fort De Soto, FL by room type

$3,038/mo
$3,696/mo
$4,102/mo
$4,219/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fort De Soto over time

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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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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The Windsor of Bradenton, Cypress Springs and The Princess Martha are the top rated independent living facilities near Fort De Soto, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Fort De Soto, Florida. See the full list.

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