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Photo of Oasis at Lake Wales
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that there are plenty of activities to keep the residents busy. Yes, I would recommend the community to others and I have been doing it
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.
Oasis at Lake Wales isn’t known just for the friendly faces you will discover at every turn. Our Lake Wales senior living community prides itself on its comfortable and inviting environment and our exceptional amenities. Chat with new neighbors who quickly become friends over hot coffee or tea in...
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I rate service a 5 I want especially to thank [name removed] and his staff wonderful people. It's a great place, I love the people there.
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.
AMBIANCE at Brandon, formerly known as Tessera Brandon, is a proud recipient of the Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best Assisted Living Community for a five county area for five years running, so know you are choosing the best place to reside!Ambiance at Brandon has 87 thoughtfully designed assisted...
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I would give a 5 for all of the categories. No place is perfect, but the people are very caring and helpful and I am happy here. I've had to make a lot of changes in my life, and I have come a long way. Yes,...
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.
The Venetian Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of Venice, you'll love the elegant grace of our facilities and the charm of our new community. Our Venetian residents enjoy the convenience of being...
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Friendly staff, clean and good services such as laundry and housekeeping. We upgraded from studio which was a bit small in the main building and got the one bedroom on the outside which is perfect. It was...
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.
Osprey Manor is an Independent Senior Living Community in Lakeland, Florida. We focus on comfortable surroundings, opportunities for engagement, home-style dining experiences, and living with amenities which provide our seniors to enjoy their golden years. *Renovation and remodeling throughout...
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This facility is absolutely amazing from the staff to the residents. You mist see how beautiful this facility is in person. The management staff is absolutely phenomenal with families and residents..........
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 Canopy at Walden Woods is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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Photo of Westminster Bradenton Point Pleasant, a CCRC
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Many activities that are fun, very friendly and the staff is helpful and encouraging. The food is nice home style food, we enjoy it because it is nutritional and well balanced. They serve many good...
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.
Expand Your HorizonsAt Westminster Bradenton our lifestyle is even better than our Manatee River views! Enjoy lifelong learning, cultural, and wellness opportunities, welcoming neighbors and so much more. Whether you choose our Manatee River campus or the downtown charm of our Courtyard location,...
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The staff are all very friendly , helpful, and professional. They all take an active interest in my wife's health and push her to be involved. The food is good. The premises are all way clean and well kept....
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.
Situated near St. Pete Beach, Wentworth Central Ave is a quaint, suburban senior living community located near John’s Pass, The Pier of St. Pete and the Salvador Dali Museum as well as local hospitals including Palm’s of Pasadena, Bayfront Hospital, St. Anthony’s Hospital and Tampa General...
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Photo of Venice Palms Senior Living
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I am not personally a resident at Venice Palms Assisted Living. I am the guardian of a resident. The administration as well as the staff care for their residents. They are easy to talk to and follow through...
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Photo of The Colonnade at Carrollwood
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Room size is very good. 20 yrs ago my Father In Law was there. 6 yrs ago my Mother In Law was there. 3 yrs ago my sister In Law was there Both my mother-in-law and sister-in-law were at both facilities...
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.
Build Your Best LifeYou’ll find that our Tampa area community is built from the ground up for one thing: you. Each of our spaces, from your personalizable apartment to our large, carefully decorated community living room, is built to maximize that home sweet home feeling. We are located in...
Photo of The Colonnade at Northdale
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Staff was mostly really great. The reason we left was because he is difficult and did not think he needed to be there. But he did get better. I would recommend the community to others.
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.
This is the luxurious senior lifestyle you’ve been looking for.Our Tampa community offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services to exceptional seniors. One visit, and you’ll see the difference before you even walk through our front doors, with our landscaped exterior befitting a...
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Photo of The Gardens of Westbrooke
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The staff are nice and willing to work with you on making sure all of my mom's needs are met. From what I've seen of the food, the food is good and mom seems to enjoy it. The memory care wing is kept clean...
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 GARDENS OF WESTBROOKE IS AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILS FLORIDA. ZEPHYRHILLS HAS AN ACTIVE HISTORIC DISTRICT THAT IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTS YOU BACK TO A SIMPLER TIME. OUR NEWLY RENNOVATED COMMUNITY OFFERS A SLEAK LUXURIOUS LOOK SET IN GREEN LANDSCAPES WITH TREES...
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Photo of The Goldton at St. Petersburg
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11 Floor plan available
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My friend has been living there happily for a year, has decided to move back to her condo. She has always good things to say about the care, the variety of activities they offer, and the church nearby that...
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 Goldton at St. Petersburg is a family-owned and operated assisted living and memory care establishment. Our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering the community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the door. Residents continue to...
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland
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They do fun family events, they do seem lighter staffed on the weekends. I would have liked some support with the transfer process, however we were left on our own through that
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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Photo of Freedom Village Bradenton, a CCRC
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88 Floor plans available
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In my experience, the staff members have different personalities, just like anywhere else. Some are exceptionally friendly and helpful, while others may be less personable, but overall you learn to work with...
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.
Because mowing your own lawn is a highly overrated experience.Are you ready to experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends?  At our Life Care CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Bradenton,...
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Photo of Water's Edge of Lake Wales
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My parents moved into an independent living apartment at Water's Edge about four months ago. While that is a very big adjustment for them of course, it has been such a blessing to be there. It's happy 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.
If you're looking for comfortable and convenient assisted living in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, Water's Edge is a vibrant and beautiful community that's ready to meet and exceed your expectations. Our clean and spacious apartments and villas, which are located mere minutes from downtown,...
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Photo of The Gardens of Lake Alfred
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Friendly, reliable And knowledgeable. Willing to help whenever I needed it I felt so much better and more eddies after I talk to you guys
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.
The Gardens of Lake Alfred is an assisted living community within the quiet town of Lake Alfred, FL. Our beautiful community is situated in a region full of citrus and palm trees with plenty of blue skies to enjoy throughout the year. Lake Alfred is a great place to reside and offers a wonderful...
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Photo of Westminster Palms, a CCRC
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is amazing. The receptionist is friendly and professional. The facility is clean and they seem to go the extra mile keeping her room straightened up. The nursing and aides are all very caring....
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.
Make Westminster Palms your choice for active senior living in St. Petersburg, one of Florida’s Gulf Coast gems. Featuring waterfront and city skyline views, our apartments range from studios to 2-bedrooms with dens at a wide range of prices. Westminster Palms is just one block from Tampa Bay and...
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The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is very good. Lots of fun activities for the residents, and a beautiful campus with a large lake. My parents are very happy there. And their apartment is...
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.
Elance' at Sarasota, located in Florida is a retirement community that offers Independent Living and Assisted Living. Elance' is located on a large and comfortable senior campus notable for spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds. Elance' at Sarasota is located just minutes from shopping,...
Photo of Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Assisted Living
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[name removed], a family advisor, made the purchasing and moving in go very smoothly. The staff were very welcoming and services, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy were started fairly...
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.
Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is Sebring’s newest Independent and Assisted Living Community, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida.Our community opened on December 28, 2020Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is a 4 story Independent and Assisted Living Community...
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It's a nice place and overall she likes it. Nothing is ever perfect. She complains sometimes when they don't serve food she likes but she's picky. She loves the apartment and the size is right for her. She...
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.
Azalea Park is the Florida destination you've been looking for. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Tampa, we're close to wonderful shopping, fine dining, churches and world-class healthcare. Come home to us at the inviting and warm Azalea Park, you'll wish you'd done it sooner.
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The staff is wonderful. Very caring and helpful. I'm not sure about the activities as my mom refuses to join in. The food seems good, but my mom doesn't eat much, and she tells me it's good. The cleanliness...
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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Great experience unfortunately my mom fell and had to move to assisted living after only 6 weeks. I like the fact that a lot of the staff lived on site and helped with the meals and we're invested with the...
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.
We believe that Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Cypress Springs, our management teams...
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5 for everything. My parents really like the facility. The staff have been wonderful. With the exception of a few dishes, food has been good as well. The main reason we chose Discovery Village at West Chase...
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 brand-new Discovery Village At Westchase combines upscale senior living and personalized care, just minutes from Tampa Bay and the diverse entertainment options offered in and around Downtown Tampa.Our community offers resident-focused Assisted Living, complete with superb dining and...
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Photo of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Cottage
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The food was good the care was better my mom didn't want to get out of her room, so one of the nurses was having a cups of coffee with her in the morning that was nice of her, it's a very nice place. I would...
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.
Would you like to love where you live? If you answered yes, then Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care is for you. We are challenging what people think Assisted Living and Memory Care should be and delivering a quality lifestyle not seen before. Our open concept cottage floor plans offer...
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Elevators are an issue but fortunately for my dad on 3rd floor there is an extra elevator. The higher floors are a challenge when one goes down. Food hit or miss but ok. Staff have all been great. Facility...
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.
Do more of what you love.If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our bayfront community in Tampa, Florida, may be the perfect fit for you.  With both Independent Living and Assisted Living, here you have the freedom to experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of...
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Cost of independent living in Baird, FL

The average cost of senior living in Florida is $3,625 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Florida vs. 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 state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeFloridaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,625/mo$3,532/mo2.6% above national median
Assisted Living$4,892/mo$5,909/mo17.2% below national median
Memory Care$5,777/mo$7,121/mo18.9% below national median
Independent Living
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:2.6% above national median
Assisted Living
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:17.2% below national median
Memory Care
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:18.9% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Baird

Recent reviews for independent living in Baird

Lake Gibson Village in Lakeland, FL

4.3
The communication between the staff and the family is good. They keep us well inform and up to date. I would recommend this community to others.

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.

Lighthouse 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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Baird independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baird independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baird, 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 Baird 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 Baird partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baird, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Baird 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 Baird communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baird, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baird 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 Baird offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baird, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Élan Manatee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baird, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 372 independent living facilities near Baird, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Baird, Florida are The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Élan Manatee. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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