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Photo of The Preserve at Dunedin
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[name removed] health declined quickly. She was unable to there very long. They were not able to start therapy and wound care as quickly as stated. Care staff seemed frustrated with her level of care but...
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 Preserve at Dunedin is an assisted living and memory care community in beautiful Clearwater, Florida, (on the border of Dunedin, Florida) located in Pinellas County. The property includes a large pond that boasts a nature preserve, gorgeous gardens, and large, comforting oak trees. Minutes...
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I recently visited my grandmother at Addington Place, and I couldn’t be happier with the care and attention she’s receiving. The entire community is warm, welcoming, and very well kept — it truly feels like...
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.
Comfort, convenience and a serene setting next to a forested preserve make Addington Place of East Lake a little piece of paradise for the lucky residents who call it home. Located just west of Tampa in the upscale neighborhood of East Lake near Lake Tarpon, Addington Place is convenient to the...
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I did enjoy her being at Walton Place. I trusted their care, they were very responsive about her health, plan of care and changes in her health were taken seriously as they called the hospital in a timely...
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.
Welcome home to Walton Place Assisted Living Community, "Your Home Away From Home!" At Walton Place, we are in the business of senior care and truly caring for people. We recognize several levels of care, and each individual is assessed to make sure all of their needs are met.Our staff is...
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This facility is amazing!I just placed my loved one in their care...I was sceptical. It's an older building, a very low income facility, and they specialize in mental health. My brother has very little...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Windsor House of Clearwater is offering assisted living services to residents living in a smaller residential care setting. The home offers a lower staff to resident ratio than the larger assisted living communities. Each resident is offered a tailored care plan, striving to meet each...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Belleair Country House, a gracious retirement home devoted to your care and comfort. We offer a continuum of care from independent living to assisted living, respite stays, and hospice. Our location is 2298 Belleair Road, 1/2 mile west of US19, in Clearwater. We are close to Dunedin,...
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I have lived here since 2017, and it has been nothing but love...[name removed] the facility director is very dear to my heart.
Provides: Assisted Living
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 Lake House Assisted Living
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I actually had a friend ask me if I would recommend Lake House for her mother. I answered that I definitely feel it is a great assisted-living facility and my experience has been very positive with both...
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.
WELCOME TO LAKE HOUSE A family-owned business offering Bed & Breakfast style living at affordable prices On behalf of our Lake House family thank you for considering our assisted living facility. Our community is dedicated to encouraging independence, all while providing the assistance...
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They have a fitness center that I like to use. Staff is great. The community is laid out well. I do not like the food.They have a nice lake and a walking path. They have a pool and shuffle board. They really...
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.
Royal Palms offers you something extra in senior living. Here you'll find gracious surroundings, a beauty salon and barber shop, an ice cream parlor and heated pool, tastefully designed apartments and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. The private family dining room is available for entertaining...
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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
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.
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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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: 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.
Photo of Country Oaks 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.
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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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Chateau Palms surpassed anything we could have ever expected. We were so impressed on our initial tour, we saw grown men talking around, talking, and joking with all the other residents. It has such a...
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 Bayou Gardens Dunedin
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: 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.
Photo of Highland Lakes Assisted Living
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
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: 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.
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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
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Curlew, FL

The average cost of senior living in Curlew is $3,851 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belleair Bluffs, FL with an average of $3,759 per month.

Independent living costs in Curlew, FL, vs. nearby cities

Curlew, FL
$3,851/mo
$3,814/mo

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

Curlew, FL
$3,851/mo
$4,246/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,283/mo
Independent Living
$3,851/mo

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

Studio
$3,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,742/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,668/mo

Senior living costs in Curlew 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: Curlew, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCurlew, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,851/mo$4,246/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,904/mo$4,129/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,283/mo$4,596/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Curlew, FL:$3,851/mo
Florida:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Curlew, FL:$3,904/mo
Florida:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Curlew, FL:$4,283/mo
Florida:$4,596/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Curlew, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Curlew have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Curlew, FL$3,306/mo$3,017/mo+9.6%
Florida$3,399/mo$3,304/mo+2.9%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Curlew, FL
2024 average cost:$3,306/mo
2023 average cost:$3,017/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,304/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Curlew

Recent reviews for independent living in Curlew

Brookdale New Port Richey

5.0
exceptionally clean with a concerned staff

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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Lake Seminole Square, a CCRC

4.8
The layout of the community is attractive. The food is excellent. Activities are available. Room sizes are adequate. Outdoor space is very good. We have had a positive experience here are Lake Seminole Square.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Grand Villa of Clearwater, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor, and Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay. Residents and their families appreciate the warm and hospitable nature of the community's caregiv ...
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Variety of activities. Residents at Hampton Apartments, Grand Villa of Clearwater, and Mease Life enjoy the diverse range of activities offered by their communities. From gardening and cooking classes to musical performances and outings to local attractions, there's something for everyone.
Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews for Coral Oaks, Clear Bay Terrace Apartments, and Grand Villa of Clearwater highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces in their communities. Upgrades to apartments, such as new appliances and modern fixtures, add to the overall appeal.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Families and residents at Stratford Court of Palm Harbor, Hampton Apartments, and Coral Oaks express their satisfaction with the quality of meals and dining experiences at their communities. Menus cater to individual dietary needs and offer a wide selection of options.
Supportive and communicative staff. Reviews for communities like Grand Villa of Clearwater, The Oaks of Clearwater, and Stratford Court of Palm Harbor emphasize the importance of clear communication between staff and families. Regular updates and open dialogues ensure that everyone is informed and comfortable with the care p ...
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Happy and content residents. Throughout the reviews, the overall happiness and contentment of residents is a recurring theme. Residents at Clear Bay Terrace Apartments, Belleair Towers, and Coral Oaks share their positive experiences and describe their communities as warm, welcoming places where they feel at home.
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Curlew independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Curlew independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Curlew, 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 Curlew 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 Curlew partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Curlew, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Curlew 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 Curlew communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Curlew 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 Curlew offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.5%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Coral Oaks, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor and The Gables of Palm Harbor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Curlew, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 101 independent living facilities near Curlew, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Curlew, Florida are Salterra Senior Living at Largo, Seasons Largo and Grand Villa of Clearwater. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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