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The cost of independent living in Gandy is about $3,858 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 90 options. Read 1138 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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I decided to go to live in an ALF due to recent physical and milf memory loss, while lving alone in my beautiful condo. I choose Heritage House because it's a small family oriented ALF o manicured lawn...
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.
Heritage House Assisted Living is licensed by the state of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as an Assisted Living Facility (ALF). It is family owned and operated and is home to 24 residents in Clearwater, Florida.Our community sits on a lush two-acres and has its own beauty salon and...
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They have a fitness center that I like to use. Staff is great. The community is laid out well. I do not like the food.They have a nice lake and a walking path. They have a pool and shuffle board. They really...
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.
Royal Palms offers you something extra in senior living. Here you'll find gracious surroundings, a beauty salon and barber shop, an ice cream parlor and heated pool, tastefully designed apartments and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. The private family dining room is available for entertaining...
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My loved one is currently a resident at The Villas of Casa Celeste and everything has been very good for her at this facility so far. The sales lady, [name removed], is amazing. They have been wonderful to...
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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I cannot say enough positive comments about this facility. Having a family member transition is always hard on both the one changing from independent assisted living to memory care assisted living. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Bon Secours Place offers personalized assistance, supportive services and health-related care in professionally managed, home-like surroundings. Residents enjoy the comforts and amenities of home with the security of 24 hour care and the companionship of a supportive staff. We provide the...
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: 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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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: 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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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, 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 it comes to finding the right senior community for you or a loved one, we understand that the right care and cost can be an issue. Noble Senior Living at St Petersburg is an assisted living and memory care community centrally located in St. Petersburg, Florida, near shopping plazas, bus...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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: 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
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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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They have a game room, books to read, movies to watch, and special events that they do once or twice a week. Very friendly staff! She is allowed to have her dog there, so that is a plus. She is in...
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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: 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 Gandy, FL
The average cost of senior living in Gandy is $3,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belleair Bluffs, FL with an average of $3,631 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gandy, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Gandy
Recent reviews for independent living in Gandy
Sunshine Christian Homes in Holiday, FL
5.0
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 Sunshine was that it was an older facility, but very functional and our loved one felt right at ...
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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.
Addington Place of East Lake in Tarpon Springs, FL
4.4
The people make this place. So nice, responsive, caring, professional, and friendly. On the first day, everyone knew my moms name. It was so special. My mom is very happy there - beautiful balconies and large apartment.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Grand Villa Clearwater and The Princess Martha. Residents and their families express gratitude for the caring nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome.
Delicious and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food is a common theme, with residents at The Hampton Apartments, Grand Villa Clearwater, and The Princess Martha praising the taste and selection of meals. Some communities even accommodate dietary restrictions.
Active social calendar. Activities are an essential aspect of life at several communities, including Hampton Apartments and The Princess Martha. Residents enjoy a wide range of events, from singing and games to movies and outings, which help them stay engaged and active.
Well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Grand Villa Clearwater and The Princess Martha. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in both communal areas and their personal living spaces.
Supportive and caring community. Numerous reviews express the sense of community and support that residents feel at places like The Princess Martha and Hampton Apartments. Residents and their families mention the sense of belonging and the helpfulness of their new neighbors.
Professional and efficient management. Several reviews praise the competence and attentiveness of community management at various facilities, such as Grand Villa Clearwater and The Princess Martha. Residents value the responsiveness and dedication of the staff, who address concerns and ensure a smooth living experience.
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Gandy independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gandy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gandy, 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 Gandy 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 Gandy 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
23.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gandy 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 Gandy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gandy 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 Gandy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.6%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Oaks, The Princess Martha and Weinberg Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gandy, Florida. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Gandy, Florida are Coral Oaks, The Meridian at Brandon and Brookdale Tarpon Springs. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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