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The cost of independent living in Hillsborough County is about $4,042 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 433 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
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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.
Photo of Ella at Encore
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of A Safe Place
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.
Photo of Vista 400
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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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.
Photo of Palm Ave Baptist Tower
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.
Photo of Mary Walker Towers
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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Cost of independent living in Hillsborough County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Hillsborough County is $4,042 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeland, FL with an average of $3,722 per month.

Independent living costs in Hillsborough County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Hillsborough County, FL
$4,042/mo

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

Hillsborough County, FL
$4,042/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Hillsborough County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,315/mo
Independent Living
$4,042/mo

Independent living costs in Hillsborough County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,889/mo
Studio
$4,548/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,646/mo

Senior living costs in Hillsborough County 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: Hillsborough County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillsborough County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,042/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,729/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,315/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Hillsborough County, FL:$4,042/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Hillsborough County, FL:$3,729/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Hillsborough County, FL:$4,315/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Hillsborough County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hillsborough County 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 median 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
Hillsborough County, FL$2,866/mo$3,041/mo-5.8%
Florida$2,755/mo$2,823/mo-2.4%
National$2,812/mo$2,806/mo+0.2%
Hillsborough County, FL
2024 average cost:$2,866/mo
2023 average cost:$3,041/mo
Percent change:-5.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$2,755/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,812/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hillsborough County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hillsborough County

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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Hillsborough County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillsborough County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillsborough County, 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 Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hillsborough County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillsborough County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillsborough County 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 Hillsborough County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hillsborough County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, The Meridian at Brandon and Caring Heart Tampa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hillsborough County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Hillsborough County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hillsborough County, Florida are The Meridian at Brandon, Sunburst Community Care and Renaissance of North Tampa. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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