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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gulf Harbors, FL
The cost of independent living in Gulf Harbors is about $3,514 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 750 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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8.5
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14 reviews
I have not had any interaction with the staff. As far as food, I know my mom has gone to when they do the soup night. And you bring your own mug or bowl. I do know that they have a food pantry to help with...
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.
In its picturesque splendor, The Landings of St. Andrew is a premier carefree and affordable housing lifestyle for residents 62+ with 900 sf 2 bedroom apartments as low as $660/mo. Located near the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, The Landings offers options that enhance and heighten independent senior...
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9.8
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140 reviews
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.
Welcome to the new Grand Villa of New Port Richey! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in New Port Richey, Florida, is just north of Tarpon Springs in Pasco County. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy...
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9.4
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29 reviews
Friendly, kinda and supportive staff. Helpful to my mother’s concerns and always doing their best to make her comfortable. They do their best to accommodate all her needs. They have many activities to...
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.
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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9.3
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30 reviews
The place has sometimes shortage of help on the floor. My friend has wheelchair assistance and sometimes they don't respond when she asks for assistance. Another times they will wheel her out and leave by...
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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9.3
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121 reviews
Moved into apartment 2 months ago. Very clean and totally meets my needs. Staff is very accommodating. Not a new facility but very well maintained by excellent maintenance crew. Activities galore offered by...
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.
The Best Place to Explore Your Best LifeA new phase of senior life shouldn’t mean leaving behind the quality of life you’re used to. In fact, it should be the opposite, and that’s what our premium community offers, with a wide range of interesting things to do, and a community full of interesting...
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9.1
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11 reviews
Facility/Staff - Professional, Very Friendly and concerned about resident's needs. Family members are kept very well informed.
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.
On behalf of our Trinity Place family, thank you for considering our assisted living facility. Our community is dedicated to encouraging independence, all while providing the assistance that is needed, within a loving atmosphere of a bed-and-breakfast style setting. Our mission is to ensure each...
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9.0
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115 reviews
The facility recently underwent a major renovation to update floors and common spaces. The staff are very caring and take time to get to know your parents. The common areas are great, housekeeping for the...
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.
As the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care community nestled in a private, wooded setting, Vitality Living Baypoint Village offers a variety of vibrant social and cultural opportunities that engage residents’ minds and bodies. Here at Vitality Living Baypoint Village,...
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9.0
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64 reviews
What we like the most about the Regency Residence community is that the people seem friendly and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Regency Residence provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Just one mile east of the Gulf of Mexico, you'll love everything that Regency Residence has to offer. We're close to shopping, dining opportunities, entertainment and three major hospitals within a...
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8.8
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53 reviews
My mother is a resident at the Hudson Vitality Senior Living facility. She has been there for a year, and I am completely satisfied with her residence and care. She is 93 and has made many friends and...
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.
As the premier assisted living community situated on 10 wooded acres with breeze-rippled ponds and picturesque lake views, Vitality Living Hudson offers exception assisted living services. Here at Vitality Living Hudson, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being. Start your...
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8.7
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46 reviews
I can't say enough about Elevated Estates. They helped us get in by reducing the community fee and splitting up the initial payment over three months since the reimbursement from our previous facility would...
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.
West Pasco’s best kept secret…The Villas at Sunset Bay Memory Care Community. We are the only free-standing Assisted Living community in the New Port Richey area exclusively dedicated to memory care. Our friendly, homelike atmosphere is designed especially for those with memory care needs. For...
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8.5
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17 reviews
The staff has larger turnover in some areas, like care staff. Housekeeping done weekly is thorough. Laundry is also done weekly along with bed sheet changing. Showers with assistance twice a week ..evenings...
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.
Comfort, convenience and a serene setting next to a forested preserve make Addington Place of East Lake a little piece of paradise for the lucky residents who call it home. Located just west of Tampa in the upscale neighborhood of East Lake near Lake Tarpon, Addington Place is convenient to the...
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8.0
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5 reviews
My family and loved one had a wonderful experience with Suncoast Retreat. They didn't require any kind of fees or deposits for our loved one to move in. Suncoast was willing to work with my pay schedule to...
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.
Suncoast Retreat is a single story, 58 bed facility with an ECC (Extended Congregate Care) license as well as a LMH (Limited Mental Health) license. Both of these additions to the standard license mean more staff training and greater flexibility as to the variety of resident needs that can be...
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8.0
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2 reviews
[Name removed] and her crew were amazing and helped us out a lot, especially in the end stages of our time there. I would recommend Brookwood Assisted Living to others looking for Assisted Living care for...
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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7.5
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11 reviews
Discovery Village Trinity is working harder to make things better and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
The Watermark at Trinity is an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Trinity, Florida, just north of Tampa.In this friendly atmosphere we will offer extraordinary cuisine, fun events, interesting classes and customized care. Residents of The Watermark at Trinity will...
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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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1.0
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3 reviews
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.
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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7.0
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1 review
I did enjoy her being at Walton Place. I trusted their care, they were very responsive about her health, plan of care and changes in her health were taken seriously as they called the hospital in a timely...
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.
Welcome home to Walton Place Assisted Living Community, "Your Home Away From Home!" At Walton Place, we are in the business of senior care and truly caring for people. We recognize several levels of care, and each individual is assessed to make sure all of their needs are met.Our staff is...
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6.1
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11 reviews
My mom was a resident there for 2-3 years. Her care was outstanding. She was even permitted to have her cat! The owners are first class and demand excellence from all of their employees. I have...
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.
Jennifer Gardens is an assisted living residence located near Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Port Richey, Florida. This tropical paradise enjoys warm breezes off the Gulf of Mexico 365 days a year. The suburban setting is quiet, yet offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment, and...
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Going to be starting my third year here soon and could not be happier the staff here starting with [name removed] Who makes sure everything is done and maintained correctly then you have [name removed] at...
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.
Discover a peaceful haven that feels like a luxury resort when you make your home at The Retreat at Trinity. Experience senior living in style in our friendly community, which offers weekly resident activities including Sunday Brunch. From the scenic courtyard and indoor theater, to special rooms...
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 name is [name removed]. I have lived at New Port Richey Center for two years. Its a wonderful place. We have lots of fun. With many activities. The staff is nice. I love Bingo!
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 Summit at New Port Richey is an assisted living facility located in New Port Richey, minutes from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The Summit at New Port Richey has both private and semi-private apartment living available, depending on the needs of your loved one. The Summit provides all of the...
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: 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 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.
Cost of independent living in Gulf Harbors, FL
The average cost of senior living in Gulf Harbors is $3,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,297 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Harbors, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gulf Harbors, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Gulf Harbors
Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf Harbors
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.
Rocky Creek Village in Tampa, FL
4.0
There is always something to do, some place to go. I think it’s good for what it is. It’s a place that if you get the services that a person might need in their senior years. It’s very clean and the staff are friendly.
Gulf Harbors independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Harbors independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Harbors, 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 Gulf Harbors 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 Gulf Harbors 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
23.8%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Harbors 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 Gulf Harbors communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulf Harbors, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Harbors 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 Gulf Harbors offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
45.7%
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Grand Villa of New Port Richey, Weinberg Village and Evergreen Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gulf Harbors, Florida. See full list of communities.
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