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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kensington Park, FL
The cost of independent living in Kensington Park is about $4,258 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options. Read 1537 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, 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.
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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The care at this community is good. The staff is caring and attentive. The community is clean and offers a good environment for the residents. They offer the residents activities. We would recommend this...
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.
We are a family owned facility and opened in 1996. We built the building and I am an accessible on site owner and an LPN. Tour some corporate facilities and then ours. Our continuity, long term staff, culture and consistent improvement in all aspects of what we do has resulted in a product that...
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, 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.
Live in the shade of excellence.81 Oaks Senior Living was created just for you. Our holistic approach to wellness and our personalized approach to assisted living and memory care means you’ll be living a life that reflects your standards, your desires and your schedule. From our Signature...
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: 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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
Cost of independent living in Kensington Park, FL
The average cost of senior living in Kensington Park is $4,258 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,655 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kensington Park, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kensington Park, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kensington Park vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kensington Park, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Kensington Park
Recent reviews for independent living in Kensington Park
Sarabella Senior Living in Sarasota, FL
5.0
The community is beautiful, bright and open with luxury outdoor areas to experience. The staff are friendly and always smiling. They have up to 7 activities a day to choose from and they even hosted their own Summer Olympics. The food is also good and I love all the different ice cream flavors ...
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A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL
4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.
The Fountains of Hope in Sarasota, FL
4.0
They have recently gone through some changes but I'm happy to say they are all for the better. They currently have a very caring staff.
Now they just need more residents!
My mother is 100, and says her caretakers are very nice to her.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at different communities, such as at Cypress Springs and Stone River Retirement Community, where they went above and beyond to make the move-in process smooth and accommodating for residents and their families.
Wide range of activities to encourage socializing. Reviews highlight the variety of activities offered at communities, with residents and their families praising the wide range of offerings at places like Stone River Retirement Community, which include movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes.
Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Residents consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, from the private apartments to the common areas and outdoor spaces, such as at Beach Club by Sky Active Living, where the residents love the quiet residential neighborhood and beautiful grounds.
Supportive community atmosphere. Several reviews speak to the sense of community and warmth that residents feel at their new homes, with people at Sunnyside Village Retirement describing it as a Christian community where people care for one another, and at Arietta, where residents are young at heart and inspiring.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the meals and dining experiences are mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with rave reviews for the chef at Stone River Retirement Community, who is also a new manager and ensures excellent food for residents.
Access to necessary amenities and services. Reviews frequently mention the convenience of having necessary amenities and services, such as a garage on the first floor for easy access at The Alloro at University Groves, or a nurse liaison and transportation options at Beach Club by Sky Active Living and Sunnyside Village Retirement.
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Kensington Park independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensington Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensington Park, 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 Kensington Park 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 Kensington Park 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
36.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
49.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kensington Park 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 Kensington Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
52.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensington Park 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 Kensington Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
47.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kensington Park, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near Kensington Park, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kensington Park, Florida are Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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