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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bethany, FL

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The cost of independent living in Bethany is about $4,004 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 423 options.

Read 9748 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.

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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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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.
Private and semi-private vacancies. Exceptional care in an at-home environment.We are a retirement home you can affford, giving care you can rely on. We are dedicated to providing you or your loved ones with a safe comfortable home. Family atmosphere in our quiet residential area with...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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I live in Clear Bay Terrace for a year and a half. It's the best place to live if you are not a troublemaker. Normal people live here, compared to some other non-profits. If I was to force to leave for some...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My 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...
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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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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.
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
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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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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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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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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.
Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a small, intimate senior living community in Dunedin, Florida. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Dunedin is known for its gorgeous beaches, forests, and state parks. Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a sprawling single-story community with beds for up to 24 residents, keeping...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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.
Sunrise Gardens is a licensed ALF in downtown Dunedin, Florida. Minutes from the scenic Gulf coast and footsteps from the Pinellas Trail. Downtown Dunedin is a vibrant and serene area with a strong sense of community that binds everyone together. Dunedin has a rich history of food, art, and...
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My aunt is at this facility and we have seen the transformation since the new owners took over. The updates they’ve done are beautiful. The house is clean and so cozy. But the most important thing is 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.
Countryside Haven is a senior care facility in sunny Palm Harbor, Fla., near St. Petersburg and a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico. They are an assisted living community providing care to residents in their daily tasks. The staff includes owner/ operators Dr. Carin and Manny Pe. Carin Pe, a...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We have been very pleased with the care of our sister in Allure of Palm Harbor. The new owners managed the transition smoothly and effectively - much effort was done to assign qualified facility management...
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.
Nestled among the suburbs of Palm Harbor/Dunedin, we are a lovely Mediterranean-style mansion that gives the feel of a luxurious bed and breakfast. Allure of Palm Harbor sits back off the road, providing safety and a beautifully crafted landscape with heavily treed grounds where residents can sit...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Bethany, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bethany is $4,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wauchula, FL with an average of $3,087 per month.

Independent living costs in Bethany, FL, vs. state and national averages

Bethany, FL
$4,004/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Bethany, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,612/mo
Independent Living
$4,004/mo

Independent living costs in Bethany, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,753/mo
Studio
$3,536/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,861/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,934/mo

Senior living costs in Bethany 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: Bethany, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBethany, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,004/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,897/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,612/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bethany, FL:$4,004/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bethany, FL:$4,897/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bethany, FL:$5,612/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Bethany, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bethany 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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Independent living cost trends in Bethany, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bethany 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 average 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
Bethany, FL$3,904/mo$3,705/mo+5.4%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Bethany, FL
2024 average cost:$3,904/mo
2023 average cost:$3,705/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bethany

Recent reviews for independent living in Bethany

A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL

4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.

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.

Bethany independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethany independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethany, 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 Bethany 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 Bethany partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethany 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 Bethany communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethany 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 Bethany offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethany, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Grand Villa of Englewood and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bethany, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 423 independent living facilities near Bethany, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bethany, Florida are Grand Villa of Englewood, The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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