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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Lonesome, FL

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The cost of independent living in Fort Lonesome is about $4,302 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 387 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 Aston Gardens at Courtyards
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I would definitely recommend it to other people. The staff are very friendly. The food is well seasoned and nicely presented, and tastes delicious.
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.
Aston Gardens at The Courtyards is a well-established independent living and assisted living community offering Alzheimer's care in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida. Aston Gardens at The Courtyards sits within three miles of shopping, golfing, medical centers, a public library and many...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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153 reviews
9.5
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153 reviews
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Very friendly staff, [name removed] is an angel! Beautiful and clean facility. Lots of areas to relax in and socialize, inside and out! Very nice flooring and lights throughout the Center. Gorgeous area...
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.
Located in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida and convenient to Tampa, St. Petersburg and the beautiful beaches. Offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day Care and Respite in the greater Tampa Bay Area. We are pet friendly, close to beaches, shopping and hospitals. We offer daycare from...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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I like all the activities that are offered, the 24 hour EMT service (which my mom had to use once), and all the food options. The only thing I would point out for improvement is better training for 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.
Freedom Plaza: Assisted Living in Sun City Center, FLSometimes all you need is a helping hand, and that’s just what you’ll get at Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care, the community for premier assisted living in Sun City Center, FL. We’ll help with all the basic activities of daily...
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9.0
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The staff is very attentive and friendly. The facility is clean and does not have that usual smell that comes with these type of facilities. We have had a good experience with the staff and my MIL is...
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.
An approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care in Riverview that keeps each resident’s specific andINDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN MIND.
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43 reviews
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Clean, friendly , and comfortable rooms. I would recommend to others. My mom was doing pretty good when she first got there. Since then she's been moved to the memory care area and the whole experience has...
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.
Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community just minutes south of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, Belvedere Commons is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...
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This place is remarkable. I don't know how they do it and suppose that I should blame it all on management! The staff and facility are outstanding! The dining experience is especially good, excellent food...
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.
Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is an independent senior living community in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida, a premier retirement city. Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is within a three mile radius of five golf courses (it sits on one of them!), three grocery stores, two medical centers...
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Magnolia was wonderful!The only thing that my mother ever complained about was that there weren't a whole bunch of activities. But it's such a small facility that it's hard to get people to do things. 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.
We believe that when a resident walks in our door, he/she becomes a part of our family. We pledge to love and care for each resident as a mother, a father, an aunt, an uncle, a grandmother, or a grandfather. We extend this personal touch to all of our residents and will do all that we can to...
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The staff members at Homewood are excellent and very friendly, they would be a five plus. We also think the value is good, and the care services are excellent. We think the rooms would be a five out of five.
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.
Here you’ll have the right care at the right time.Are you looking for a senior living community where you can access to different levels of care if you need it? At our CCRC, or Continuing Care Retirement Community, in Sun City Center, Florida,  you’ll have the care you need when you need it...
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.
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I am local, and researched many assisted living facilities in Sun City Center and found Sun Towers to be the best fit for my Dad. We moved him here July 2017 from Connecticut to be closer to me. All...
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.
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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.
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 Fort Lonesome, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Lonesome is $4,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,339 per month.

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

Fort Lonesome, FL
$4,302/mo
$3,749/mo

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

Fort Lonesome, FL
$4,302/mo
$4,118/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

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

$4,486/mo
Independent Living
$4,302/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,814/mo
Studio
$5,017/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,760/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,037/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fort Lonesome over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Lonesome

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Lonesome

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.

Savannah Court of Brandon

3.5
I was disappointed in the care my loved one received during their short stay. My loved one was supposed to be getting bathed twice a week and the community was supposed to be doing the laundry for my loved one. I ended up having to ask for this to be done. The community wasn't able to ...
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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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Fort Lonesome independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Lonesome independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Lonesome, 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 Fort Lonesome 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 Fort Lonesome 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
25%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Lonesome 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 Fort Lonesome communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Lonesome 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 Fort Lonesome offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Azalea Park and Aston Gardens at Courtyards are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Lonesome, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Fort Lonesome, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Lonesome, Florida are The Meridian at Brandon and Sun City Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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