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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Duette, FL

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The cost of independent living in Duette is about $4,450 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 502 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 Aston Gardens at Courtyards
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9.6
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41 reviews
9.6
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41 reviews
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The staff is friendly and helpful. Activities are well planned and organized. Meals are adequate. Problem with dispensing medication for Parkinson's on schedule that allows patient to function. The facility...
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.
Aston Gardens at The Courtyards is a well-established independent living and assisted living community offering Alzheimer's care in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida. Aston Gardens at The Courtyards sits within three miles of shopping, golfing, medical centers, a public library and many...
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2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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164 reviews
9.5
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164 reviews
5 star
62%
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3 star
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The staff is very caring. My Father was here and now my Aunt. Food is good and they keep family informed of any issues or staffing changes. They have activities for the residents and take them out to Walmart...
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.
Located in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida and convenient to Tampa, St. Petersburg and the beautiful beaches. Offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day Care and Respite in the greater Tampa Bay Area. We are pet friendly, close to beaches, shopping and hospitals. We offer daycare from...
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Photo of Freedom Plaza, a CCRC
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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14 reviews
9.4
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14 reviews
5 star
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The facility is nice and the food is very good. The staff is excellent. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. They are not the least expensive place...
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.
Freedom Plaza: Assisted Living in Sun City Center, FLSometimes all you need is a helping hand, and that’s just what you’ll get at Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care, the community for premier assisted living in Sun City Center, FL. We’ll help with all the basic activities of daily...
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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center
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9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
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Everyone at Belvedere Commons were very helpful and kind when moving my brother in. [name removed] was wonderful to work with, she always greeted us with her beautiful smile. They took excellent care of my...
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.
Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community just minutes south of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, Belvedere Commons is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...
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9.0
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23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
5 star
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Staff were friendly and VERY helpful. Food/Dining was good, however, when my father had a guest it was $[removed], when he missed several meals, credit was $[removed]. Activities, and facility were excellent
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.
Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is an independent senior living community in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida, a premier retirement city. Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is within a three mile radius of five golf courses (it sits on one of them!), three grocery stores, two medical centers...
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8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
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Magnolia was wonderful!The only thing that my mother ever complained about was that there weren't a whole bunch of activities. But it's such a small facility that it's hard to get people to do things. 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.
We believe that when a resident walks in our door, he/she becomes a part of our family. We pledge to love and care for each resident as a mother, a father, an aunt, an uncle, a grandmother, or a grandfather. We extend this personal touch to all of our residents and will do all that we can to...
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1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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118 reviews
8.0
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118 reviews
5 star
61%
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My grandmother moved in to the Summit (formerly the Sheridan) in July 2022. She lived there until her passing in March 2024 at age 94. It was her third ALF since her stroke in 2016, and it was by far 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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I am local, and researched many assisted living facilities in Sun City Center and found Sun Towers to be the best fit for my Dad. We moved him here July 2017 from Connecticut to be closer to me. All...
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.
Photo of Lake Towers Retirement Ctr
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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Photo of Oakgrove Congregate 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.
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 Chatham Pointe
99 Photos available
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.
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 Southern Oaks Retirement Ctr
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.

Cost of independent living in Duette, FL

The average cost of senior living in Duette is $4,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,395 per month.

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

Duette, FL
$4,450/mo
$2,738/mo

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

Duette, FL
$4,450/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,838/mo
Independent Living
$4,450/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,397/mo
Studio
$4,924/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,662/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,320/mo

Senior living costs in Duette 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: Duette, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDuette, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,450/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,986/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,838/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Duette, FL:$4,450/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Duette, FL:$3,986/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Duette, FL:$4,838/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Duette, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Duette 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
Duette, FL$3,752/mo$3,491/mo+7.5%
Florida$3,046/mo$2,802/mo+8.7%
National$3,004/mo$2,847/mo+5.5%
Duette, FL
2024 average cost:$3,752/mo
2023 average cost:$3,491/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,046/mo
2023 average cost:$2,802/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,004/mo
2023 average cost:$2,847/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Duette

Recent reviews for independent living in Duette

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 Windsor of Lakewood Ranch

5.0
I loved it before the pandemic. Thanks to the great staff the care she receives and the facility. The staff knows how to treat residents with love. Now since the pandemic the best way to decide it is safe I can rest easy knowing they are doing everything possible to keep them safe and happy! The ...
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Duette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duette, 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 Duette 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 Duette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Duette, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Duette 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 Duette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Duette, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duette 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 Duette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Duette, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Aston Gardens at Courtyards, Sun City Senior Living and Freedom Plaza, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Duette, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Duette, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Duette, Florida are Stone River Retirement Community, Sun City Senior Living and Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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