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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Manatee County, FL

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The cost of independent living in Manatee County is about $3,859 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 425 options.

Read 9714 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.

Manatee County Independent Living Facilities | 9714 Reviews

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Photo of Angels Senior Living At New Tampa LLC
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Great place for your parents to stay but like any other place you must stay on top of them. If they know you are present, they will treat your love ones better.
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.
Angels Senior Living in New Tampa is an 80 bed assisted living and memory care community. We have 24 secured memory care apartments, 8 extended care apartments, and 48 apartments for assisted living/independent residents. Our memory care was designed in conjunction with representatives from USF...
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I'am satisfied with this community, my father is doing pretty well here.The community looks great, they do a very good job keeping his room and the community neat and tidy. The staff is very good, they have...
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.
Angels Senior Living at North Tampa was built in 1978 for the sole purpose of caring for the elderly. We have been caring for the elderly for over 3 decades and have a loving and caring staff around the clock available to take care of our residents. We come from a down home country background and...
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I have lived here since 2017, and it has been nothing but love...[name removed] the facility director is very dear to my heart.
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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According to my cousin, who is a resident at Magnolia Manor, the facility is clean and the food is good. She says there is always some turnover in staff and that they are sometimes understaffed. I am in New...
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.
Magnolia Manor, located in Clearwater, FL, is nestled away in the perfect location for a comfortable, tranquil atmosphere. Considering that Clearwater is tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, it should come as no surprise that residents within the assisted living community often enjoy...
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This facility is amazing!I just placed my loved one in their care...I was sceptical. It's an older building, a very low income facility, and they specialize in mental health. My brother has very little...
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.
Windsor House of Clearwater is offering assisted living services to residents living in a smaller residential care setting. The home offers a lower staff to resident ratio than the larger assisted living communities. Each resident is offered a tailored care plan, striving to meet each...
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Overall I think it is a great facility!! It's becoming more expensive so my parents will have to move soon. The staff is kind and respectful. If there is a problem they sit and discuss and try to solve. I...
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.
Welcome to Discovery Village At Tampa Palms, a world-class senior living community in Tampa, Florida that is elevating senior living to a new standard.Our stylish community offers three distinct lifestyle options, starting with supervised independent living, and progressing to assisted living and...
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5/5 and their favorite thing of all is the location because the City of Dunedin allows golf carts. My parents kept their golf cart and drive it around locally. My stepdad actually took my mother to the ER at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
If you’ve been searching for a Life Plan Community with everything you’d want for retirement in one location, we invite you to explore Mease Life – a Dunedin cornerstone care provider offering a full continuum of care services. From our spacious apartment homes with private balconies to an...
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Everyone have shown compassion and caring while taking care of our mother. The one bedroom apartment has plenty of room for her and guests. The facility is well kept, clean and maintained.
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.
Selection of luxury suites with custom options. Your choice of studio, one, and two bedroom apartments. The exclusive Enclave featuring a Personalized Concierge service, Keyless entry, Private entrances, French Doors exiting to a private patio, as well as limited reserved parking space. Each...
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I have lived here 5 years. I am not even tempted to leave this sweet little community. Of course it's not perfect! However, I still think it rates 5 stars. I am very pleased with all it has to offer,...
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.
If you've ever dreamed of living on the Gulf of Mexico, your dreams can come true at Scottish Towers II. Here, residents enjoy spectacular views, as they fish off our private pier, or relax there as they watch beautiful Florida sunsets. Miles of nature trails, mainstreet shopping and white-sand...
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No matter what problem I bring her, be it SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, or anything else that impacts my life, Nancy has always helped me understand and find a solution. She always seems to find the time to...
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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Photo of The Vineyard Inn
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My Mother [name removed] passed away last Monday, she was a long time resident at The Vineyard Inn since 2017...During that time, she was treated like family by not only the caregivers, but the entire...
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.
Vineyard Inn is a family owned, assisted living community located in the town of Largo, FL. The city of Largo is in Pinellas County and home to about 78,000 residents. Known for its beautiful Arbor Day trees, residents are able to enjoy tranquil Florida breezes in a year round relaxing...
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 Colony Cove
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 ARV Assisted Living
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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Sunnyside Village is a Christian community of people who care for one another. We are well feed. There are many amenities, groups and clubs to join, a nurse liaison. We have been here two and one half years...
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.
Photo of Shekinah Glory
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 Loving Arms
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: 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.
Photo of Rose Towers Assisted Living
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: 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.
Photo of Palm Lake Estates Condominium
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: 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.
Photo of Oaks At Greenbriar
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.

Cost of independent living in Manatee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Manatee County is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wauchula, FL with an average of $3,087 per month.

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

Manatee County, FL
$3,859/mo
$4,082/mo

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

Manatee County, FL
$3,859/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,032/mo
Independent Living
$3,859/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,766/mo
Studio
$3,466/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,628/mo

Senior living costs in Manatee 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: Manatee County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManatee County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,859/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,771/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,032/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Manatee County, FL:$3,859/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Manatee County, FL:$4,771/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Manatee County, FL:$6,032/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Manatee County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Manatee 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 average 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
Manatee County, FL$3,645/mo$3,355/mo+8.7%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Manatee County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,645/mo
2023 average cost:$3,355/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Manatee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Manatee County

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.

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.

Manatee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manatee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manatee 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 Manatee 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 Manatee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Manatee 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 Manatee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manatee 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 Manatee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manatee County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
47.6%
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