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Assisted living costs in Gardner average about $4,060 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 269 communities in Gardner. Our detailed directory has 5534 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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Photo of Glenridge On Palmer Ranch
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.
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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.
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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 Meadows at Cypress Gardens
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, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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My sister was there only for three days but the registering her went well. The staff seemed to handle things well. She became more than they could handle there; my sister became very combative. They were not...
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.
New Horizon Share HomeNew Horizon Share Home is an assisted living community that is located in Winter Haven, Florida. This city has long been home to retirees from around the country, and even around the world. Winter Haven is situated in Central Florida, just east of Tampa and the Gulf Coast....
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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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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.
Welcome to River Bend Care of Ruskin, A Prestigious Adult Family Care Home serving the entire Tampa Bay Area. We are located in the beautiful River Bend community close to Sun City Center and Hwy 75, the community offers waking trails, activities,community center and a pool. River Bend Care is...
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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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Dad could not be happier living at Boyette Springs. He likes the food and he gets fresh fruit daily. They keep the community clean. The staff are nice, helpful and keep me informed of my dad's care. The...
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.
Boyette Springs is a senior home located in Riverview Florida. The residential care home is situated in the quiet subdivision of Riverview on a lot that has many birds, wildlife and flowers that aid the senior guest to appreciate the simple things that nature has been able to gift us. The staff...
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What we like the most about the community is the kindness and compassion the staff have towards the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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.
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Photo of Nadege Adult Family Care Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Nadege Adult Family Care Home is a residential group home located in the historic city of Ruskin, Florida, which is in Hillsborough County. The mainly agricultural area is widely known for the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. Ruskin is a wonderful place to live with a warm, friendly atmosphere for...
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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 Luz Moore Quality Care Home
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.
Photo of Sandra Adult Family Care Home
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.
Sandra Adult Family Care provides full time, family oriented assisted living in beautiful Ruskin, FL. We are located in a private home. The quiet subdivision we are located in is surrounded by small truck farms and wooded areas. We promote independent living while still giving the security of...
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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 chose Bellatage Assisted Living because my general practitioner had recommended them. We went there on a tour and we were thoroughly impressed, it is very bright and cheery inside. The room sizes here are...
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: 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.
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Finding a loving atmosphere for your aging loved one can be a long task. Not one person require the exact same care. That is why Radika Sims AFCH is unique, we offer assisted living rooms and Adult Day Care. Radika Sims AFCH is located in beautiful Ruskin, FL and rated one of the highest...
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My Mother is doing very well. Everything is going fine here.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
If you want to know why we are the best around at providing assisted living, our title says it all. We are kind hearted and able to provide you with any kind of care that your loved one needs throughout the years. At Kindhearted ALF, we take assisted living to the next level, making sure that you...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Gardner, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $4,060 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $3,375 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gardner, FL, vs. nearby cities

Gardner, FL
$4,060/mo
$4,220/mo

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

Gardner, FL
$4,060/mo
$4,083/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Gardner, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,060/mo
$4,393/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,884/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,507/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,733/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,312/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,920/mo

Senior living costs in Gardner 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: Gardner, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGardner, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,060/mo$4,083/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,393/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$2,395/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Gardner, FL:$4,060/mo
Florida:$4,083/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Gardner, FL:$4,393/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Gardner, FL:$2,395/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gardner, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gardner 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
Gardner, FL$4,423/mo$4,172/mo+6.0%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Gardner, FL
2024 average cost:$4,423/mo
2023 average cost:$4,172/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gardner, 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 Gardner.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gardner

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gardner

Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL

5.0
My husband been a resident for 16 months. He is treated with care and respect. If I have a concern, its addressed in a timely manner. Staff members in all departments take a personal interest.

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.

Venice Green Village

4.9
My mother has been at Venice Green Village for over a year. It gives me peace if mind to know my mother is being well cared for. Her health has actually improved now that she's eating better and gets her medication at the proper times.

Gardner review score based on 1,296 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1296 reviews of 225 Gardner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gardner 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

Gardner review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Gardner, FL225 facilities
8.2
Zolfo Springs, FL24 facilities
8.5
Arcadia, FL268 facilities

Review subcategories for Gardner 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 1,296 reviews of 225 Gardner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gardner 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.
Gardner, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Gardner assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.1%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner 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 Gardner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gardner

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 Gardner protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Grand Villa of Englewood and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gardner, Florida. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Gardner, Florida are Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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