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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Palmetto, FL

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The cost of independent living in Palmetto is about $4,145 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 804 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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Photo of De Soto Towers Inc
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 Palms of Manasota
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 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.
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.
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 ARV 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.
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook
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.
Photo of The Villas at Water's Edge
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 Comfort Cove of Bradenton
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: 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: 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 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 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.
Photo of Presbyterian Villas-Bradenton
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.
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Plantation Village is an attractive gated community for seniors over 55 years of age filled with friendly and caring people. We have lived here two years, and know many who have lived here 25 years who feel...
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.
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 Palmetto, FL

The average cost of senior living in Palmetto is $4,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Largo, FL with an average of $3,786 per month.

Independent living costs in Palmetto, FL, vs. nearby cities

Palmetto, FL
$4,145/mo
$4,193/mo

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

Palmetto, FL
$4,145/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Palmetto, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,357/mo
Independent Living
$4,145/mo

Independent living costs in Palmetto, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,308/mo
Studio
$4,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,621/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,511/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,331/mo

Senior living costs in Palmetto 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: Palmetto, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmetto, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,145/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,200/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,357/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Palmetto, FL:$4,145/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Palmetto, FL:$4,200/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Palmetto, FL:$4,357/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Palmetto, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Palmetto 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.

Palmetto, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Palmetto, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Palmetto 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
Palmetto, FL$3,338/mo$3,192/mo+4.6%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Palmetto, FL
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,192/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Palmetto

Recent reviews for independent living in Palmetto

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.

Magnolia Gardens ALF in Pinellas Park, FL

4.5
Magnolia Gardens is a great place - it's been really nice. The staff is great and do a great job. Like everybody else, they're short-handed. But the people they have there do everything. Whether it's taking out the garbage, dispensing meds, or serving food, they do what it takes to keep ...
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The Pointe in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.0
Overall, very good but there is a notable difference sometimes between the night staff and daytime staff in terms of care. Less oversight (night) = less care. They are undergoing a change in ownership. The food is a sparse selection, they are often out of basic things like orange juice or a ...
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Palmetto independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmetto independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmetto, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmetto 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 Palmetto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmetto, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmetto 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 Palmetto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmetto, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Villa of Sarasota, Stone River Retirement Community and Élan Manatee Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palmetto, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near Palmetto, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Palmetto, Florida are Grand Villa of Sarasota, Stone River Retirement Community and Brookdale Phillippi Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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