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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Samoset, FL

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The cost of independent living in West Samoset is about $4,140 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options. Read 1216 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Summit at Lakewood Ranch
1515 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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118 reviews
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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.
Photo of Langdon Hall
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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.
This stunning assisted living community is located in the relaxing, blissful Bradenton, Florida. It is located on four acres that will make your loved one feel like they are in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the wildlife, fountain and pond located near the community, residents...
Photo of Aspire at Bradenton
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3.0
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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.
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 settlers in to this area. Imagine enjoying your daily meals while looking out at the tranquil Manatee River. You can experience far more that...
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Photo of Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay
1313 Photos available
3.0
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2 reviews
3.0
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2 reviews
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We chose Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay because they have 24 hour nursing which was very important for us. There is not someone just on call - they are present in the building at all times. The 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.
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Photo of Beach Club by Sky Active Living
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
6.8
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57 reviews
6.8
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57 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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There is no care at this facility so I did not answer. I think when most of the people check in here, they do not realize that there is no faculty or staff here after 7:30. Most expect that there is someone...
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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Photo of DeSoto Palms
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15 reviews
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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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Photo of Family Extended Care of Sarasota
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I like the care that my mom is getting from this caring community. The staff have been very attentive to her needs and always make sure that is able to be with the other residents during the activities. We...
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.
Cabot Reserve on the Green is a free standing assisted living community licensed for 60 residents and has been open since 1999. The community is part of Family Extended Care, a not for profit organization, with five communities in Florida and one in Georgia. Residents enjoy the serenity of...
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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.
Photo of Sunset Village Mobile Home Pk
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 Comfort Cove of Bradenton
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Palm Lake Estates Condominium
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 Rose Towers 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 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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.
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Plantation Village is an attractive gated community for seniors over 55 years of age filled with friendly and caring people. We have lived here two years, and know many who have lived here 25 years who feel...
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 Presbyterian Villas-Bradenton
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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 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.
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 Palms of Manasota
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 West Samoset, FL

The average cost of senior living in West Samoset is $4,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,714 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Samoset, FL vs. nearby cities

West Samoset, FL
$4,140/mo
$4,082/mo
$4,026/mo

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

West Samoset, FL
$4,140/mo
$4,121/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Samoset vs. other types of senior living

$4,376/mo
Independent Living
$4,140/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in West Samoset, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,285/mo
Studio
$4,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,567/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,656/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,269/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in West Samoset over time

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What families are saying about independent living in West Samoset

Recent reviews for independent living in West Samoset

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.

The Fountains of Hope in Sarasota, FL

4.0
They have recently gone through some changes but I'm happy to say they are all for the better. They currently have a very caring staff. Now they just need more residents! My mother is 100, and says her caretakers are very nice to her.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting nature of the staff and residents in several communities, such as Stone River Retirement Community and Cypress Springs, where newcomers are treated like family and residents often comment on the friendly interactions they have with others.
Quality and varied dining options. Community dining experiences are a highlight for residents, with reviews praising the nicely prepared meals and accommodations for dietary restrictions at communities like Stone River Retirement Community, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and Cypress Springs.
Access to activities and socialization. Communities offer a variety of activities and social opportunities to keep residents engaged and connected, as noted in reviews for Stone River Retirement Community, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and Woodlands Village, where residents enjoy activities ranging from exercise classes to cr ...
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Thoughtful and attentive staff. Reviews consistently mention the helpfulness and attentiveness of staff members, allowing residents to feel cared for and at ease, as highlighted in reviews for Grand Villa of Sarasota, Cypress Springs, and Stone River Retirement Community.
Well-maintained and clean facilities. Residents frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they live in, such as Stone River Retirement Community, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and Woodlands Village, where the cleanliness of both private living spaces and common areas is a priority.
Flexible and accommodating services. Communities cater to individual needs and preferences, offering flexible services like customized meal plans and mobility accommodations, as mentioned in reviews for Stone River Retirement Community, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and Woodlands Village.
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West Samoset independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Samoset independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Samoset, 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 West Samoset 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 West Samoset 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
30.5%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Samoset 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 West Samoset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Samoset 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 West Samoset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.5%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.5%
47.5%
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Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Samoset, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 69 independent living facilities near West Samoset, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in West Samoset, Florida are Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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