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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dunedin, FL

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The cost of independent living in Dunedin is about $3,576 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 374 options.

Read 7809 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Tampa, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey.

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We chose Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay because they have 24 hour nursing which was very important for us. There is not someone just on call - they are present in the building at all times. The facility...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We loved this place. The residents seemed happy, and the activities were wonderful. My husband especially enjoyed participating in them. The care was good, and we felt comfortable knowing he was in a...
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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My Mother [name removed] passed away last Monday, she was a long time resident at The Vineyard Inn since 2017...During that time, she was treated like family by not only the caregivers, but the entire...
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.
Vineyard Inn is a family owned, assisted living community located in the town of Largo, FL. The city of Largo is in Pinellas County and home to about 78,000 residents. Known for its beautiful Arbor Day trees, residents are able to enjoy tranquil Florida breezes in a year round relaxing...
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No matter what problem I bring her, be it SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, or anything else that impacts my life, Nancy has always helped me understand and find a solution. She always seems to find the time to...
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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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
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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.
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The Waverly just celebrated its one-year anniversary. It is a beautiful facility with caring staff, good food, and lots of bright airy rooms and balconies for residents and families use. The caregivers are...
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.
At The Waverly Assisted Living and Memory Care we invite you to explore thoughtfully designed Assisted Living and Memory Care residences tailored just for you.
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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.
Sunrise Gardens is a licensed ALF in downtown Dunedin, Florida. Minutes from the scenic Gulf coast and footsteps from the Pinellas Trail. Downtown Dunedin is a vibrant and serene area with a strong sense of community that binds everyone together. Dunedin has a rich history of food, art, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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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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.
Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a small, intimate senior living community in Dunedin, Florida. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Dunedin is known for its gorgeous beaches, forests, and state parks. Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a sprawling single-story community with beds for up to 24 residents, keeping...
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Provides: 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: 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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We have been very pleased with the care of our sister in Allure of Palm Harbor. The new owners managed the transition smoothly and effectively - much effort was done to assign qualified facility management...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled among the suburbs of Palm Harbor/Dunedin, we are a lovely Mediterranean-style mansion that gives the feel of a luxurious bed and breakfast. Allure of Palm Harbor sits back off the road, providing safety and a beautifully crafted landscape with heavily treed grounds where residents can sit...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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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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.
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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.
Private and semi-private vacancies. Exceptional care in an at-home environment.We are a retirement home you can affford, giving care you can rely on. We are dedicated to providing you or your loved ones with a safe comfortable home. Family atmosphere in our quiet residential area with...
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I live in Clear Bay Terrace for a year and a half. It's the best place to live if you are not a troublemaker. Normal people live here, compared to some other non-profits. If I was to force to leave for some...
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.

Cost of independent living in Dunedin, FL

The average cost of senior living in Dunedin is $3,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wesley Chapel, FL with an average of $3,221 per month.

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

Dunedin, FL
$3,576/mo
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,858/mo
Independent Living
$3,576/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,864/mo
Studio
$3,503/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,718/mo

Senior living costs in Dunedin 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: Dunedin, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunedin, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,576/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,539/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,858/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Dunedin, FL:$3,576/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Dunedin, FL:$4,539/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Dunedin, FL:$5,858/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Dunedin, FL, over time

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

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dunedin, FL$3,535/mo$3,183/mo+11.0%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Dunedin, FL
2024 average cost:$3,535/mo
2023 average cost:$3,183/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dunedin

Recent reviews for independent living in Dunedin

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Elison of Pinecrest and Grand Villa Clearwater. Residents and their families appreciate the warm welcome they receive from the team and the proactive approach to addressing concerns.
Quality meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Oak Manor, Wright's, and Coral Oaks, residents enjoy the freshly prepared meals and the accommodations made for dietary restrictions. Some residents even mention looking forward to mealtimes every day.
Wide range of activities. Residents find enjoyment in the various activities offered at their communities, like movie nights, gardening classes, and social events. For instance, at Elison of Pinecrest and Regal Palms, residents are always finding new ways to stay engaged and connect with others.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of both private rooms and communal areas. For example, at Grand Villa Clearwater and the Hamptons, residents appreciate the pristine bathrooms and newly renovated living spaces.
Supportive and caring environment. Several reviews mention the sense of community and camaraderie that exists among residents and staff at their communities, such as Aston Gardens and The Palms of Largo. Families express gratitude for the caring atmosphere that makes their loved ones feel at home.
Proactive communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the open communication channel between themselves and the staff at their communities, such as Stratford Court and The Barrington. Regular meetings and updates help ensure everyone is informed and that care needs are being met in a timely manner.
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Dunedin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunedin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunedin, 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 Dunedin 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 Dunedin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunedin, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunedin 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 Dunedin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunedin 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 Dunedin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Salterra Senior Living at Dunedin, The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch and Élan Manatee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunedin, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 374 independent living facilities near Dunedin, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dunedin, Florida are The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Élan Manatee and Salterra Senior Living at Largo. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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