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The cost of independent living in South Tampa is about $3,964 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 504 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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My parents reside at St Josephs John Knox Village the serving staff the nurses, and staff seem to have been there for quite some time which indicates their turnover rate is low. Michele Caruso goes above and...
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.
St. Joseph's John Knox Village is an accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Tampa, Florida. It offers comfortable independent retirement living with financial security. In our beautiful 14 acre gated campus, we offer Independent Living choices which include Lease/Rent or...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Great place for your parents to stay but like any other place you must stay on top of them. If they know you are present, they will treat your love ones better.
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.
Angels Senior Living in New Tampa is an 80 bed assisted living and memory care community. We have 24 secured memory care apartments, 8 extended care apartments, and 48 apartments for assisted living/independent residents. Our memory care was designed in conjunction with representatives from USF...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Refuge at New Life House. I thought that this facility was a very casual and home like atmosphere. The visitation was easy and welcoming. The move in process was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Brandon, Hillsborough County, Florida, New Life Adult Care is an assisted living community that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable place to call home. Those looking for memory care in Brandon will find that this community offers just what they are seeking. The city of Brandon...
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, 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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Jewish Center Towers is the premier Tampa address for senior living. Conveniently located in one of Tampa’s most prestigious neighborhoods, Hyde Park, it’s an ideal place to call home with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and hospitals nearby.Each apartment home features a fully equipped...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Unisen is the community that's dreaming just as big as you are as you enter your best years. For over 30 years, our residents have been the influencers behind Tampa's leading 62+ lifestyle experience. And as a not-for-profit lifecare community, we offer one-of-a-kind choices and healthcare...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
We are excited to show you how you can get superior assisted living or memory care at its best with all inclusive pricing.
Cost of independent living in South Tampa, FL
The average cost of senior living in South Tampa is $3,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeland, FL with an average of $3,622 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Tampa, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Tampa, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Tampa, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in South Tampa
Recent reviews for independent living in South Tampa
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.
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.
Angels Senior Living at South Tampa
5.0
My mother has been a resident at Angels Senior living in South Tampa since September 2016. During that time she has received the finest loving care I could ever have imagined. I am here nearly every day and have been grateful for so many gestures of attention that went beyond merely "doing ...
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South Tampa independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Tampa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Tampa, 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 South Tampa 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 South Tampa 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
31%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Tampa 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 South Tampa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Tampa 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 South Tampa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Oaks, Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and Azalea Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Tampa, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near South Tampa, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Tampa, Florida are Coral Oaks, The Meridian at Brandon and Stratford Court of Palm Harbor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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