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The cost of independent living in Fort Meade is about $3,892 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 246 options. Read 4420 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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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.
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: 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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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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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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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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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I was blessed to live there for over 6 years. The staff was so helpful and friendly. I loved my apartment which had the most awesome view of downtown Tampa. I developed a strong friendship with some of...
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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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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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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: 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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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: 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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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.
Unisen is the community that's dreaming just as big as you are as you enter your best years. For over 30 years, our residents have been the influencers behind Tampa's leading 62+ lifestyle experience. And as a not-for-profit lifecare community, we offer one-of-a-kind choices and healthcare...
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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: 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.
Jewish Center Towers is the premier Tampa address for senior living. Conveniently located in one of Tampa’s most prestigious neighborhoods, Hyde Park, it’s an ideal place to call home with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and hospitals nearby.Each apartment home features a fully equipped...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fort Meade, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Meade is $3,892 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,395 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Meade, FL, vs. nearby cities

Fort Meade, FL
$3,892/mo
$3,470/mo

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

Fort Meade, FL
$3,892/mo
$4,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Meade, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,284/mo
Independent Living
$3,892/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Meade, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,511/mo
Studio
$4,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,323/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,143/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,915/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Meade vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fort Meade, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Meade, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,892/mo$4,207/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,795/mo$4,088/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,284/mo$4,537/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Fort Meade, FL:$3,892/mo
Florida:$4,207/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Meade, FL:$3,795/mo
Florida:$4,088/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Fort Meade, FL:$4,284/mo
Florida:$4,537/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Meade, FL, over time

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

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

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fort Meade, FL$3,419/mo$3,031/mo+12.8%
Florida$3,399/mo$3,307/mo+2.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Fort Meade, FL
2024 average cost:$3,419/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,307/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 Fort Meade

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Meade

Lake Gibson Village in Lakeland, FL

4.3
The communication between the staff and the family is good. They keep us well inform and up to date. I would recommend this community to others.

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.

Angels 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 attentive staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and care of the staff at their community. At Overture Hamlin, [name removed] has been described as 'more than attentive and professional', and at Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace, staff members go 'above and beyond' to assist residents and their famili ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and overall appearance of the communities, with specific mentions of well-kept gardens, recently renovated common areas, and updated living spaces. For example, at Stone River Retirement Community, the 'beautiful facility' is kept 'up very well' and r ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at their communities. At Windsor at Celebration, there are 'plenty of activities to keep loved ones engaged and active', including singing, games, and social events. Staff members at Cypress Springs organize regular outings to ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Spring Haven Senior Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day. The meal ...
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Thoughtful and individualized care. Some reviews highlight the thoughtful and personalized care provided by staff members. At Cypress Springs, the 'attentive' and 'caring' staff ensure that residents' needs are met, while at Stone River Retirement Community, the 'on-site managers' provide 'personalized' attention and support. ...
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Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere of the communities, with residents making new friends and feeling part of a larger community. At Beach Club by Sky Active Living, residents 'love being there' and appreciate the 'lots of entertainment' and opportunities to soc ...
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Fort Meade independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Meade independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Meade, 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 Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade 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
23.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.5%
46.5%
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AUS Senior Living, Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and The Meridian at Brandon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Meade, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 246 independent living facilities near Fort Meade, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Meade, Florida are The Meridian at Brandon, Stone River Retirement Community and The Club at St. Cloud. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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