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Living could not be better than living at Regency Oaks. You have a great set of neighbors. They are friendly and fun to be with. The Staff are great people willing to go the "extra mile". We have lived...
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.
Get ready for the good life.Ready to trade home upkeep for a vacation lifestyle every day? At our life care community in Clearwater, Florida, you won’t have to. With three levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, you’ll have the lifestyle...
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My 97 year old mother-in-law passed away in [name removed]. She was a resident of Cinnamon Cove for about 2 years. It was the perfect home for her because it is a home. She was always treated with respect...
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.
Cinnamon Cove is a small facility located in historic downtown New Port Richey, FL just a couple of blocks from the River and Sims Park. Our staff is well educated, compassionate, ethical and caring. Every resident is treated with dignity and great attention is paid to their every need.Our...
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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.
At Angels Senior Living of New Port Richey, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our mission is to provide the best environment for your loved one not only to live, but to flourish. Our care aides at Angels Senior Living of New Port Richey provide assistance with activities of daily...
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My mother has moved into Weinberg Village a JCC community. She has been there since [date removed]. Weinberg is much smaller and she is able to navigate better. She previously came from a different community...
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 assisted living community of Village of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida offers care and companionship for elderly residents who want to still have a certain degree of freedom and independence while getting help with day to day activities when needed. There are many options available for...
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22 Floor plans available
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The process to get her into Brookdale went so smooth. The staff was very helpful and provided her with a temporary room while her room was getting painted. Our family feels welcome and staff treats us with...
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.
Full Lives, Full HeartsSeniors shouldn’t have to give up their quality of life just because they need a little extra help. That’s where our Tarpon Springs community comes in, providing a huge range of activities, each of which is designed to put some life back in your senior living. Visit,...
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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: 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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I have lived here for 10 years and I think this place is great. The staff are very knowledgeable about how to help you and make everything easy. The maintenance staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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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We like the care at this community. The staff is nice, but the management needs to reply to calls. The food is good and she is happy with the meals and the variety. They offer her to do activities and she is...
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: 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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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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My mother lived here the last year of her life. Such an amazing experience for her and our family. Kathryn and Natalie care so much about each resident. A family atmosphere filled with love.
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.
Curlew Care of Clearwater is an assisted living community in the gorgeous town of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. The serene community is situated near the gulf where the refreshing breezes hit the air on a regular basis. Clearwater is a great place to live and due to its activities and...
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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.
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: 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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We absolutely loved this community, and the value is great. It was almost to good to be true, it would be a 10 plus. The activities on the memory care side seemed really good. My initial impression of...
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: 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.
The Villas at Hunters Ridge was established in 1998 by the Deeb Family. The Deeb Company is the oldest and one of the most respected builder/developer in Pinellas and Pasco counties. The Deeb family has been established builders in Florida since the 1930’s. The Company has built/developed more...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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 East Lake, FL

The average cost of senior living in East Lake is $3,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Key Vista, FL with an average of $3,464 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Lake, FL vs. nearby cities

East Lake, FL
$3,507/mo
$3,555/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Lake, FL vs. the state and national average

East Lake, FL
$3,507/mo
$3,931/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Lake vs. other types of senior living

$3,919/mo
Independent Living
$3,507/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Lake, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,442/mo
Studio
$4,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,847/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Lake over time

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What families are saying about independent living in East Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in East Lake

Regency Residence by Sky Active Living in Port Richey, FL

4.0
My sister is happy there as it was more suited to her age and preferences. She loves it but needs bus to accommodate scooter and better maintenance. I would say it's friendly place/ staff care about residents, pretty outdoor/ landscaping, good food.

Beach House Assisted Living and Memory Care at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, FL

4.9
Each department were always very helpful. They were all very caring willing to help. The menu was the only thing that was hit or miss at time but the kitchen staff were excellent and the baked goods were always delicious. The nursing staff were very caring and gave good suggestions.

The Goldton at St. Petersburg in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9
[name removed] is the person who shows the facility. Cannot recall her title. She was the best out of all the places we checked. The room sizes were the best I had seen and they also have a back door that opens to a back patio. Definitely worth a tour with [name removed]. We scheduled a lunch ...
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East Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Lake, 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 East Lake 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 East Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
7.3%
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Availability of select dining options in East Lake 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 East Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Lake 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 East Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.1%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.9%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.7%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.7%
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