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Assisted living costs in Darby average about $4,433 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 481 communities in Darby. Our detailed directory has 9715 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as New Port Richey, Spring Hill and Lutz.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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My mother has recently made the move into this community and so far we are very happy with how things are going for her. The facility is brand new and I like that there is a fresh smell throughout the...
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.
We welcome you to Rosecastle of Citrus Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lecanto, Florida. Our nurturing and care-free community rests on 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and rolling hills in the center of Citrus County, convenient to numerous medical facilities and only minutes from...
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First, you should know that my mother never moved into Grand Living, so this is only based on my experience with staff and in-processing. No score for meals/activities, but looked impressive though. Value...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Our vibrant, resort-style retirement community is conveniently located in Citrus County and the heart of Florida’s Nature Coast. The Summit of Citrus Hills offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and specialized Memory Care with support and assistance available to enjoy the best of every...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Belleair Country House, a gracious retirement home devoted to your care and comfort. We offer a continuum of care from independent living to assisted living, respite stays, and hospice. Our location is 2298 Belleair Road, 1/2 mile west of US19, in Clearwater. We are close to Dunedin,...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brentwood Retirement Community and the experience has been very good overall. The cleanliness and friendliness are very good! The staff, quality of care, meals and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Brentwood is an assisted living community tucked away cozily between Beverly Hills and Citrus Hills, Florida. The calm, tree-lined community is perched close to major shopping centers, health centers and a lush golf course, providing a variety of recreational options to visiting families....
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According to my cousin, who is a resident at Magnolia Manor, the facility is clean and the food is good. She says there is always some turnover in staff and that they are sometimes understaffed. I am in New...
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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.
Magnolia Manor, located in Clearwater, FL, is nestled away in the perfect location for a comfortable, tranquil atmosphere. Considering that Clearwater is tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, it should come as no surprise that residents within the assisted living community often enjoy...
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This facility is amazing!I just placed my loved one in their care...I was sceptical. It's an older building, a very low income facility, and they specialize in mental health. My brother has very little...
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.
Windsor House of Clearwater is offering assisted living services to residents living in a smaller residential care setting. The home offers a lower staff to resident ratio than the larger assisted living communities. Each resident is offered a tailored care plan, striving to meet each...
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I recently toured this facility for my father who ended up moving in. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean the facility was as I had also toured several others that weren't so clean. The hallways were...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Positioned in Wildwood, Florida, Inspiritás of Wildwood is devoted to residents with impaired memory, offering a unique holistic program designed to celebrate life with residents, while maintaining their safety and comfort.Our Inspiritás “neighborhood” is secured for resident safety yet still...
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I have lived here since 2017, and it has been nothing but love...[name removed] the facility director is very dear to my heart.
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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Excellent care with love and compassion was given to my aunt. The owner is personally involved in resident care, she has the highest standards and insists that each resident receives the best possible care....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Patrick Manor is an assisted living community located in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. St. Petersburg is a beautiful city with many fun attractions and beaches nearby for relaxing days on white beaches in blue beautiful water. St. Petersburg has all the night life of the city and...
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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...
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.
Built in 2003 and tucked away on 6 acres, Magnolia Gardens is the only assisted living in Pinellas County that is owned and operated by the Pinellas County Housing Authority. What that means to our resident's and family members is that we stay true to our mission which is, As a leader and...
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Photo of Sunstar Village
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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.
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.
Sunstar Village Assisted Living – Heartfelt Care in Pinellas ParkSunstar Village is a warm and welcoming assisted living community located in vibrant Pinellas Park, just minutes from Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast. With sunny weather, peaceful surroundings, and easy access to shopping, healthcare,...
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The best facility for Memory Care anywhere near The Villages. I have 2 friends who have placed loved ones with Generations and it is like no other facility around.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Generations Senior Living was established in 2016 and operates licensed senior living communities specializing in Memory Care provided by our professional and experienced team. Our upscale residential homes are purposefully built to deliver an environment that is comfortable, familiar, and...
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My husband has only been in memory unit for a month but I am happy with them so far. They have several entertainment groups that appeal both to assisted living and the memory center so they combine some...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Clermont the most desired in the...
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iI thout it was nice and homey. It is a smaller more quaint setting. If you are paying out of pocket, it is a huge value. The staff has been lovely.
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.
Indian Oaks Assisted Living is in the heart of Largo, FL. Our missions is simple: to provide the highest quality care to our residents. Our friendly atmosphere will make it easy to adapt, meet new friends, and call Indian Oaks your new home! Please feel free to reach out to us for more...
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The Mayfield Retirement Center feels welcoming and homey. Everyone from the Administrator to the cleaners are concerned about each and every resident. The interactions between people who work there and...
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.
Mayfield Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Leesburg, Florida. We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of those in Leesburg and the surrounding area. Located off Rt. 460, we offer convenient access to the surrounding community, modern amenities, and...
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great people, great caretakers, nice food, definitely a great place to live.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Conveniently located, Palladium Assisted Living Facility is five minutes away from Saint Anthony Hospital and Doctor's Offices, also very close to a few Churches of different denominations. Palladium ALF is a perfect place designed for seniors who expected the very best; we are dedicated to...
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Great place for an affordable price! Caring management, helping residents not just in day-by-day living, but with all their life issues. If you want to be a person and not a number in a corporation owned...
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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.
Baytree Lakeside is located on two and a half acres of lush landscaped grounds with a tranquil nature walk leading to a serene lake. Our one-story building has wide hallways leading to comfortable studios. Peace of mind,good food,great friends and a variety of events to suit every interest are...
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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.
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What we like the most about the community is that the community itself is very nice and we don't have any complaints in that regard. Yes, I would recommend Azalea Manor to other families based on the...
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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.
Azalea Manor is a 20 bed senior care facility. It is located within the Historic Old Northeast area of St Petersburg, Florida. Located nearby are churches, retail stores, health care facilities, and other local amenities. They're located just 1.02 miles from St Anthony's Hospital. There are...
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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
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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.
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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My mother has been there for a little over a month and it has been a good experience so far. The home is in a quiet culdidsac, and they only have 13 residents. It is more of a family approach and they have...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
ALWAYS THERE isn't just our name. Not only are we family-owned and operated, but our family is ACTIVELY involved in your loved ones' daily care and assistance. Our Mission: To build a reputation of providing quality personal care for our residents. To do this takes warmth, patience and...
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It's wonderful! I would recommend it for anybody with mental illness or who has had substance abuse in the past. They have freedom to come and go, they have group therapy and private therapy. The trolley and...
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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.
CentralCentral is an assisted living community located in St. Petersburg, FL. The city of St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County and home to about 250,000 people. It’s a fun city between Tampa and the Gulf of Mexico. The weather is ideal here because of the beaches and gulf breezes. With our...
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The worst has been meals on the weekends, specifically breakfast--if they get one. Cooks consistently don't show up, calling for a late breakfast that might not consist of much. It's been a great place for...
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.
Imagine a place that is familiar and comforting — just like home. If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our community in St. Petersburg, Florida, might be the right fit for you. With both Assisted Living and memory care on one campus, Have your morning coffee on the patio or...
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Value was a big one and that's not just saying it was cheap. The care was exactly what she needed with no fluff, even though we didn't recognize that at first. It was clean, it was safe and she was kept...
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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community, Lady Lake Senior Living is your choice for senior living in Florida. Set in picturesque Lake County, Lady Lake Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community located just minutes from an abundance of recreation, entertainment, and...
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We chose Elan Buena Vista because of the newness of the facility and the flexibility with signing on. The room sizes here are good for her needs. I would tell others that they do have a nice garden area 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.

Cost of assisted living in Darby, FL

The average cost of senior living in Darby is $4,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Hill, FL with an average of $4,261 per month.

Assisted living costs in Darby, FL, vs. state and national averages

Darby, FL
$4,433/mo
$4,853/mo
U.S. national average
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Assisted living costs in Darby, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
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$5,653/mo

Assisted living costs in Darby, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,065/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
$6,175/mo

Senior living costs in Darby 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: Darby, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarby, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,433/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,653/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,596/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Darby, FL:$4,433/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Darby, FL:$5,653/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Darby, FL:$3,596/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Darby, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Darby 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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Assisted living cost trends in Darby, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Darby 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Darby, FL$4,228/mo$4,158/mo+1.7%
Florida$4,661/mo$4,519/mo+3.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Darby, FL
2024 average cost:$4,228/mo
2023 average cost:$4,158/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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2024 average cost:$4,661/mo
2023 average cost:$4,519/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Darby, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Darby.

What families are saying about assisted living in Darby

Recent reviews for assisted living in Darby

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

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.

Brentwood Retirement Community in Lecanto, FL

3.9
The community is very nice. I feel relieved knowing she is taken care of and is starting to get acclimated. I would highly recommend this community to others. The only thing I think could improve is the variety of food offered.

Darby review score based on 2,021 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2021 reviews of 481 Darby assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darby review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Darby review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Darby, FL481 facilities
8.1
Spring Hill, FL430 facilities
8.2
Tampa, FL471 facilities

Review subcategories for Darby assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,021 reviews of 481 Darby assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Darby resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Darby, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Darby assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darby, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Darby assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Darby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darby, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darby assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Darby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darby, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darby assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Darby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darby, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Darby assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Darby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darby, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darby assisted 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 assisted living communities in Darby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darby, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Darby

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Darby protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Trails at East Lake, Inspired Living at Sun City Center and Arden Courts Palm Harbor, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Darby, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 481 assisted living facilities near Darby, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Darby, Florida are Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC., Magnolia Trails at East Lake and Arden Courts Palm Harbor, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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