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The cost of independent living in Cedar Hammock is about $4,246 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 988 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Comfort Cove of Bradenton
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: 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.
Photo of The Villas at Water's Edge
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.
Photo of Oaks At Greenbriar
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: 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: 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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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: 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
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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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Photo of Presbyterian Villas-Bradenton
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Rose Towers Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook
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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Plantation Village is an attractive gated community for seniors over 55 years of age filled with friendly and caring people. We have lived here two years, and know many who have lived here 25 years who feel...
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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: 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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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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Located on the Sarasota Bay near downtown. Sarasota Bay Club offers the very best that Independent Retirement Living can offer, this impressive residential enclave delivers on the highest of expectations. Its stunning waterfront surroundings and magnificent Mediterranean architecture are the...

Cost of independent living in Cedar Hammock, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cedar Hammock is $4,246 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,832 per month.

Independent living costs in Cedar Hammock, FL, vs. nearby cities

Cedar Hammock, FL
$4,246/mo
$4,192/mo
$4,145/mo

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

Cedar Hammock, FL
$4,246/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Hammock, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,459/mo
Independent Living
$4,246/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Hammock, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,140/mo
Studio
$4,114/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,582/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,748/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,331/mo

Senior living costs in Cedar Hammock 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: Cedar Hammock, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCedar Hammock, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,246/mo$4,200/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,284/mo$4,085/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,459/mo$4,532/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Cedar Hammock, FL:$4,246/mo
Florida:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Cedar Hammock, FL:$4,284/mo
Florida:$4,085/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Cedar Hammock, FL:$4,459/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Cedar Hammock, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cedar Hammock 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 Cedar Hammock, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cedar Hammock 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
Cedar Hammock, FL$3,328/mo$3,193/mo+4.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cedar Hammock, FL
2024 average cost:$3,328/mo
2023 average cost:$3,193/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cedar Hammock

Recent reviews for independent living in Cedar Hammock

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.

Freedom Plaza, a CCRC in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
Pristine grounds, commendable housekeeping, reliable medical transportation, local shopping trips, on & off site activities, pickle ball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, golf, nature trails, fitness director, delicious food in seven locations, 24/7 EMT, golf course views, competent maintenance, in ...
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The Villas of Holly Brook Bradenton Cove

5.0
It is small, 24 assisted living and 24 memory care units. My mom is known by all of the aides, the managers, the chef, the maintenance supervisor, the therapy group. The director is caring and kind, not only to my mom but to our family. My mom's friends have commented on how nice it is at ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Excellent and attentive dining experiences. Residents and their families frequently praise the quality of meals and the individualized attention of staff at various communities, such as Stone River Retirement Community, The Alloro at University Groves, and Beach Club by Sky Active Living, ensuring satisfied customers and contented a ...
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Friendly and helpful community staff. Reviews from Woodlands Village, Stone River Retirement Community, and Beach Club by Sky Active Living highlight the kind and accommodating nature of the staff in their communities, making a positive impact on residents' daily lives.
High-quality amenities and activities. Activities and amenities such as movie theaters, gyms, and gardens found at communities like Stone River Retirement Community, Grand Villa of Sarasota, and Beach Club by Sky Active Living add value and enjoyment to residents' experiences.
Welcoming and clean living environments. Communities like Stone River Retirement Community, The Alloro at University Groves, and Grand Villa of Sarasota are noted for their cleanliness and inviting atmospheres, providing a comfortable and comfortable living space for residents.
Thoughtful and respectful care for seniors. Residents at Stone River Retirement Community, Alderman Oaks Retirement Center, and Stone River Retirement Community speak highly of the compassionate care provided by staff, ensuring the well-being and peace of mind of seniors and their families.
Accessible living arrangements. Communities like Stone River Retirement Community, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and Grand Villa of Sarasota offer a range of living arrangements to accommodate different needs, enabling seniors to maintain their independence while receiving care and support.
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Cedar Hammock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cedar Hammock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cedar Hammock, 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 Cedar Hammock 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 Cedar Hammock 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
25.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cedar Hammock 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 Cedar Hammock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cedar Hammock, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cedar Hammock 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 Cedar Hammock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cedar Hammock, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Water's Edge of Bradenton, Westminster Bradenton Manor, a CCRC and Westminster Bradenton Point Pleasant, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cedar Hammock, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Cedar Hammock, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cedar Hammock, Florida are Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Grand Villa of Sarasota and Stone River Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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