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The cost of independent living in River Ridge is about $3,485 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 721 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
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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.
American Well CareAmerican Well Care is an assisted living community situated in the sunny New Port Richey, FL. This community has moderate temperatures all year round coupled with refreshing breezes from the nearby gulf. Residents enjoy stunning area views and the ability to enjoy one of the...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Villas at Hunters Ridge was established in 1998 by the Deeb Family. The Deeb Company is the oldest and one of the most respected builder/developer in Pinellas and Pasco counties. The Deeb family has been established builders in Florida since the 1930’s. The Company has built/developed more...
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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.
Hudson Manor is a beautiful assisted living facility in South Tampa, Florida. Voted 'Best Assisted Living Facility in South Tampa' for the last four years running, we strive to provide all the necessary and personalized care to improve the qualities of life, while maintaining independence. Our...
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We chose The Cottages because it was affordable and the cottages are separate, so there was always someone in each one to look after residents. They have moved my mom to the memory care part of 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.
Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, provides residents of The Cottages assisted living community with gracious, small town living yet is within distance of the Tampa metropolitan area for those who appreciate urban amenities. The weather in Port Richey is balmy and pleasant for most of the year....
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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, 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.
Braybrook at Bayonet PointBraybrook at Bayonet Point located in sunny Bayonet Point, Pasco County, Florida is a quaint assisted living community lined with gorgeous palm trees and white beaches. Bayonet Point is a small city so it has all the advantages of small town living as well as gorgeous...
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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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My name is [name removed]. I have lived at New Port Richey Center for two years. Its a wonderful place. We have lots of fun. With many activities. The staff is nice. I love Bingo!
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.
The Summit at New Port Richey is an assisted living facility located in New Port Richey, minutes from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The Summit at New Port Richey has both private and semi-private apartment living available, depending on the needs of your loved one. The Summit provides all of the...
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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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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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We absolutely loved this community, and the value is great. It was almost to good to be true, it would be a 10 plus. The activities on the memory care side seemed really good. My initial impression of...
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
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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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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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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
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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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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 River Ridge, FL

The average cost of senior living in River Ridge is $3,485 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,228 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in River Ridge, FL vs. nearby cities

River Ridge, FL
$3,485/mo
$3,579/mo

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

River Ridge, FL
$3,485/mo
$3,968/mo
U.S. national average
$4,021/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in River Ridge vs. other types of senior living

$3,862/mo
Independent Living
$3,485/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in River Ridge, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,245/mo
Studio
$3,981/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,124/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in River Ridge over time

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What families are saying about independent living in River Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in River Ridge

Addington Place of East Lake in Tarpon Springs, FL

4.4
The people make this place. So nice, responsive, caring, professional, and friendly. On the first day, everyone knew my moms name. It was so special. My mom is very happy there - beautiful balconies and large apartment.

Rocky Creek Village in Tampa, FL

4.0
There is always something to do, some place to go. I think it’s good for what it is. It’s a place that if you get the services that a person might need in their senior years. It’s very clean and the staff are friendly.

Forest Glen Lodge in New Port Richey, FL

4.3
I like Forest Glen Lodge because it is in nature and has a country feeling. It makes you feel like you are home. The only thing I have an issue with is I like to pay monthly and I am not able to do that. Also the staff need to be a little more consistent, some are good some are bad. Overall I am ...
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River Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Ridge, 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 River Ridge 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 River Ridge 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
23.8%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in River Ridge 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 River Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Ridge, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Ridge 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 River Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
31%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.5%
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Weinberg Village, Grand Villa of New Port Richey and Legacy at Highwoods Preserve are the top-rated independent living facilities near River Ridge, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near River Ridge, Florida. See the full list.

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