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10 Best Independent Living Communities in De Soto County, FL

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The cost of independent living in De Soto County is about $4,227 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 220 options. Read 5566 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 Lehigh Acres Assisted Living
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9.0
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A Place for Mom as a company has really caring and knowledgeable people working there. They are very helpful, followed up, made an appointment and we were done and moved mom in within 4 days. It was a great...
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.
Lehigh Acres Place is a pet friendly assisted living community providing personalized assistance with daily task to help maintain independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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9.0
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40 reviews
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The staff is very helpful and accommodating . The facility has lots of activities to keep someone busy . My mom has not loved the food especially sundays being brunch often .
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.
Welcome to Aviva, Sarasota's only senior living rental community offering all levels of care.The Aviva Experience is about maximizing your potential. Live life to the fullest in our warm, intellectually stimulating environment which attracts educated and curious individuals. It is the perfect...
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9.0
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8 reviews
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I have lived here over a year and found the staff and residents to be friendly. I have made several close friends and the staff is always willing to stop and talk to you or wave if they are busy. One has...
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.
At Springwood Court, we have an abundance of ways to make your life here enjoyable, including — but not limited to -beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens, fine cuisine and activities & social groups. Our assisted living offers tastefully appointed apartment-style living, attractive...
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Photo of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Cottage
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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48 reviews
8.9
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Experience has been very good. My brother has not been 'cooperative' though, (refuses to shave, shower,change his clothes, or interact with any other residents) but the staff has worked with me as best as...
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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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 Suncoast House
1515 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.9
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Everyone is pleasant and helpful. That there is longevity with staff/caregivers is important and I know some people have been there years. They are keeping my husband comfortable and clean. When visit they...
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.
About Heron HouseHeron House Senior Living Community is located in the heart of Sarasota, Florida. Our community is close to many award winning beaches like Siesta Key and located a stone's throw from trendy downtown Sarasota. Our residents also enjoy the variety of restaurants, art districts and...
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Staff is excellent in respect to taking care of my mom. Their good chef left a month or 2 ago so the food with the new chef isn't all that great. As far as the Director of the place and the head of 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.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE... EVERY DAYOur community offers a rich array of amenities and engaging social activities in a spectacular setting. On a typical day, our residents can be found getting a trim at the on-site beauty salon and barber shop, strolling through the gorgeous community gardens,...
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Photo of The Goldton at Venice
99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.7
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18 reviews
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I nothing negative to say about the Goldton. Top notch. Yes, we would recommend The Goldton at Venice to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
The Goldton at Venice strives to offer state-of-the-art luxury living to the seniors of Nokomis who aspire to lead an independent and active lifestyle away from the burdens of daily life. Located in the heart of Nokomis, Florida, The Goldton is a unique senior living experience for the astute,...
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Photo of Palmer Ranch Residence
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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I want to share a personal experience that may help others navigating senior care decisions. My mother was placed in Memory Care when Assisted Living would have been a more suitable option for her at 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.
When you’re here, you’re home.Are you ready to redefine your independence with the care you need and the lifestyle you want? Our community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with Assisted Living, memory care...
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Photo of Sarabella Senior Living
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Apartment size is perfect! We're in a LARGE one bedroom. Staff is absolutely amazing!! We've never had a single interaction with a staff member that wasn't STELLAR! We'd recommend Sarabella to everyone! We...
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.
Sarabella is Sarasota's newest Assisted Living community. Our community is set in a beautifully landscaped convenient location, close to shopping, Doctors and the interstate. We offer park like grounds, with a spacious outdoor area over looking a pond with lots of wildlife. We are pet friendly...
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Photo of Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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9 reviews
8.6
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I would give them 4 stars. Dining is great along with activities. No clarification on levels of care and nursing could be more involved when falls with injuries occur. Apartment size is adequate and food...
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.
At Lexington Manor, you’ll find beautifully appointed independent living and assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. In the business for over 20 years with knowledgeable staff, Lexington Manor has the experience and compassion to care for your loved one. We are a...
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Photo of Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living
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8.5
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62 reviews
8.5
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Nice staff Clean facility Just perfect for an older adult and even couples. They have a media room with movies available all day tou pick and play on thw DVD player. They have games They have local...
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.
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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Photo of Best Care Senior Living at Sebring
66 Photos available
8.5
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13 reviews
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The staff treats each resident as a family member. Also the administrative personnel are so pleasant to deal with, they never make you feel like you have a dumb question. The facility is always clean and...
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 Discovery Village at The Forum - Independent Living
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8.5
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There is a new chef who has just started, so that may improve .I would most enthusiastically recommend them to others! My mom is 90 now and is enjoying to care and freedom that living in Discovery Village...
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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Photo of Southern Life of Lake Placid
2020 Photos available
8.4
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26 reviews
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My family member has been a guest of facility since [Date removed]! And we are very pleased with service she receives there, the staff is very friendly and always seems to be cheerful speaks highly of my...
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.
For good days and challenging days, there is always Life Enrichment.When you entrust our team to treat or care for you or your loved one, you can feel confident that we’re striving to elevate life each day. To encourage a positive attitude and to keep residents active and engaged, we have a mix...
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Where do I start.... Dad loves his screened porch. The one room apartment is amazing, big bedroom, good size bathroom and the main area has enough room for a guest chair! The apartment is actually cleaned...
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.
Coastal RetirementLocated on East Venice Avenue in Venice, Florida, our charming, resort-style Assisted Living community features spacious accommodations, resident-centered amenities and scenic views. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Venice Regional Bayfront Health, several beautiful golf...
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Photo of The Windsor of Venice
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8.3
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The sales lady, [name removed], is amazing. She is compassionate and understanding as she has been through this before with her mom. [name removed] who runs the memory care is awesome. The facility is...
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 Windsor of Venice is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of...
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Photo of Discovery Village at The Forum Assisted Living
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My Dad is really enjoying living at Discovery Village @ The Forum. Even though he was initially resistant to leaving his home he likes his apartment and he is enjoying having friends and activities. 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.
Welcome to Discovery Village At The Forum, a world-class senior living community located in the "City of Palms" Fort Myers, FL. Discovery Villages all-inclusive lifestyle offers a unique approach to retirement living in that we provide the care, services, and activities that residents need now or...
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Photo of Beach Club by Sky Active Living
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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It was a very clean facility even during construction. It felt like home and the staff were all so friendly. Highly recommend
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.
Desoto Beach Club provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Desoto Beach Club offers you a quiet, beautiful home nestled within Sarasota. Residents enjoy the convenience of being close to all the things that make life rich, like shopping, great dining, golfing and...
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Photo of Barrington Terrace of Ft. Myers
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My complaints are: there are days my husband sees no one until the late afternoon. No one checks on him, bed isn't made and sometimes he has no top sheet on his bed. The other problem is, usually, 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.
Barrington Terrace offers senior living to residents of Fort Meyers, Florida. We pride ourselves in our high quality assisted living and memory care services. Unlike hospital facilities, we offer a warm environment that feels just like home. Our location is situated near the Lee Memorial Health...
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Photo of The Courtyard Assisted Living
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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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Photo of AdviniaCare Venice
1010 Photos available
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We love the staff! [name removed] has been amazing during our transition for our dad! [name removed] in The Cove has been wonderful & caring. The only thing I would like to see more of is asking 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.
Our Chef started his career working with French Chef Gean-Georges and with famous Chef Emeril Lagasse. Since then he has spent more than 25 years working in County Club fine dining. He also is a certified Pit Master. Our residents look forward to each meal and our building always smells like home...
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5 across the board. It's been great! They really like my Mom and we would certainly recommend A Banyan Residence community to other families.
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.
Who Are We?A Banyan Residence Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community that is uniquely different from any other. Our concept is to stimulate the residents with our multi-sensory environment. The blending of sights, sounds, textures and aromas from our beautiful amenities such as water...
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There are many residence in Walker's and wheelchair and the staff goes out over there way to help them. Also residence help each other.
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.
At Fountain Crest Retirement Community, you get more than an apartment. You get a home. Just outside your front door, you can enjoy one of the six lanai's for socializing or growing your favorite flowers and vegetable plants. You can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Enjoy three meals a...
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Photo of Aravilla Sarasota Independent Assisted Living
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8.0
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I loved everything about the community when I first toured it. But the most important part is that my dad loves it there! He was at another ALF before Aravilla, and it wasn't a bad place. In fact it was on...
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.
Aravilla Sarasota is a unique independent assisted living community with private apartments ranging from studios to two bedroom two baths units.We have wonderful views, a pool to relax in or enjoy the aqua-therapy classes.Aside from healthcare and compassion, we are known for our delicious menu...
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Cost of independent living in De Soto County, FL

The average cost of senior living in De Soto County is $4,227 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,353 per month.

Independent living costs in De Soto County, FL, vs. nearby counties

De Soto County, FL
$4,227/mo
$4,179/mo

Independent living costs in De Soto County, FL, vs. state and national averages

De Soto County, FL
$4,227/mo
$4,265/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in De Soto County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,703/mo
Independent Living
$4,227/mo

Independent living costs in De Soto County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,383/mo
Studio
$3,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,846/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,836/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,545/mo

Senior living costs in De Soto County 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: De Soto County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Soto County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,227/mo$4,265/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,428/mo$4,141/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,703/mo$4,613/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
De Soto County, FL:$4,227/mo
Florida:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
De Soto County, FL:$4,428/mo
Florida:$4,141/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
De Soto County, FL:$4,703/mo
Florida:$4,613/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in De Soto County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in De Soto County 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
De Soto County, FL$3,341/mo$3,292/mo+1.5%
Florida$3,394/mo$3,301/mo+2.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
De Soto County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,341/mo
2023 average cost:$3,292/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,394/mo
2023 average cost:$3,301/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in De Soto County

Recent reviews for independent living in De Soto County

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.

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.

Fort Myers Independent Living

4.9
I picked this community because it was the only affordable place.We can afford it and if we need to call for help for medicines and personal intimate items. Place is clean, cereal for breakfast,no lunch and dinner. Place is clean and owners of site are amazing.

De Soto County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Soto County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Soto County, 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 De Soto County 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 De Soto County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Soto County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
43%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.4%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.9%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in De Soto County 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 De Soto County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Soto County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.7%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.8%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
44%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Soto County 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 De Soto County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Soto County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.4%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.9%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.2%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.4%
47.2%
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