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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Palma Sola, FL

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The cost of independent living in Palma Sola is about $4,160 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 607 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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Palma Sola, FL

The average cost of senior living in Palma Sola is $4,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Largo, FL with an average of $3,775 per month.

Independent living costs in Palma Sola, FL, vs. nearby cities

Palma Sola, FL
$4,160/mo
$4,141/mo
$4,189/mo

Independent living costs in Palma Sola, FL, vs. state and national averages

Palma Sola, FL
$4,160/mo
$4,191/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Palma Sola, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,367/mo
Independent Living
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Palma Sola, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,072/mo
Studio
$3,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,460/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,946/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,331/mo

Senior living costs in Palma Sola 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: Palma Sola, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalma Sola, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,160/mo$4,191/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,195/mo$4,076/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,367/mo$4,524/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Palma Sola, FL:$4,160/mo
Florida:$4,191/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Palma Sola, FL:$4,195/mo
Florida:$4,076/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Palma Sola, FL:$4,367/mo
Florida:$4,524/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
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Independent living costs in Palma Sola, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Palma Sola 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 Palma Sola, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Palma Sola 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
Palma Sola, FL$2,971/mo$2,774/mo+7.1%
Florida$3,412/mo$3,308/mo+3.1%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Palma Sola, FL
2024 average cost:$2,971/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,412/mo
2023 average cost:$3,308/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Palma Sola

Recent reviews for independent living in Palma Sola

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.

Magnolia Gardens ALF in Pinellas Park, FL

4.5
Magnolia Gardens is a great place - it's been really nice. The staff is great and do a great job. Like everybody else, they're short-handed. But the people they have there do everything. Whether it's taking out the garbage, dispensing meds, or serving food, they do what it takes to keep ...
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The Pointe in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.0
Overall, very good but there is a notable difference sometimes between the night staff and daytime staff in terms of care. Less oversight (night) = less care. They are undergoing a change in ownership. The food is a sparse selection, they are often out of basic things like orange juice or a ...
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Palma Sola independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palma Sola independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palma Sola, 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 Palma Sola 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 Palma Sola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palma Sola, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Palma Sola 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 Palma Sola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palma Sola, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palma Sola 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 Palma Sola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palma Sola, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Palma Sola, Discovery Commons at Bradenton and Freedom Village Bradenton, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palma Sola, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Palma Sola, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Palma Sola, Florida are Grand Villa of Sarasota, Brookdale Colonial Park and Stone River Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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