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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ridge Harbor, FL
The cost of independent living in Ridge Harbor is about $3,657 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 385 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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We met a staff member outside while searching for the best assisted living spots in the area and her graciousness and attention to detail was evident from the first moment we spoke.The facility is...
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.
Putting More Life Into Senior LivingIf you think moving to a senior living community is like joining a nursing home, think again. Our residents enjoy happy hours, sundae socials, weekly card games, fitness groups each morning, and movie nights. They explore creative pursuits, and discover old and...
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Beautiful facility. Staff is friendly and willing to engage regarding the patient. Room sizes in memory care are spacious and activities are plentiful.
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.
Upsize your possibilities and experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends. At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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From the moment I walked in to Truewood, the receptionist welcome me. The staff from the office to maintenance were always nice and professional. I always recommend Truewood to family and friends. I would...
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living and assisted living from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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39 reviews
We chose Parkside because of the location, friendly staff, very clean and affordable for the amount of care my mother requires. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, I feel very comfortable with my mom's...
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.
Would you like to love where you live? If you answered yes, then Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care is for you. We are challenging what people think Assisted Living and Memory Care should be and delivering a quality lifestyle not seen before. Our open concept cottage floor plans offer...
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The decision to place mom In ALF, was difficult. Lots of stress and tears. I did a ton of research, toured and interviewed 8 different ALF's. I knew it was the one the minute I walked in. The entire staff...
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.
Hampton Manor of Punta Gorda is a premier assisted living and memory care community. We are family-friendly with open common spaces, a theatre, a reservable dining area for parties, and various programs, events, perfect for entertaining family members.
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We have recently moved my Mother in Law Into Adlers she couldn’t be happier.. You walk In the front door to the aroma of home cooking , The owners are hands on helping the residents with any accommodation...
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.
Alder Terrace Adult Care Center offers around the clock care for seniors seeking to maintain their independence, but who still require a little help with the necessities of life. Our mission is to provide residents with a home-like atmosphere that brings a sense of belonging, community, and...
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I could give a forehead kiss on every team member if I could, that’s how appreciative I am. Thanks for the great care to my mom!Bill
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 Palms of Punto Gorda is an assisted living community located on the shores of Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte County, Florida. Our picturesque and tropical community is located near the beach where you can smell the salt in the air. Punto Gordo is a wonderful place to live, a desirable travel...
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The current manager of the property [name removed] is very good at what she does and is a very helpful asset to the community. The staff is amazing at helping you work through issues whether they are...
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.
River Commons, a 55+ independent living community located in the heart of Port Charlotte, knows that an active lifestyle is a key factor for successful aging. That’s why so many of River Commons’ amenities are aimed at promoting this lifestyle that so many on the go adults are living. Experience...
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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.
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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It's been going well, so far. I am still getting moved in so I haven't had a chance to really check everything out. It's a clean place though, and the staff is friendly. Everything is nice, and I like it so...
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.
Tucked away in the charming West Florida city of Punta Gorda, a new community in the Deep Creek neighborhood offers seniors age 55 and better a new standard in independent living. Charlotte Crossing is unique blend of one and two bedroom residences that offer modern conveniences, smart...
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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.
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This is a stunning community. The staff were nice and friendly. Mom liked living here, however they are not a locked community so she was not able to stay here. ThIs is a big community that offers...
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.
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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I heard a lot of bad reviews about Vick Street Manor. This is my mother's fourth assisted living facility. In the past, communities would make her go to bed at 8, get up at 7, she was expected to sit in...
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.
Vick Street Manor seeks to provide a comfortable assisted living community to those who are in need of memory care in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida. This community looks out for the needs of its residents, and it offers a great location. The city of Port Charlotte has much to offer 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Ridge Harbor, FL
The average cost of senior living in Ridge Harbor is $3,657 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ridge Harbor, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ridge Harbor, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ridge Harbor vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ridge Harbor, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Ridge Harbor
Recent reviews for independent living in Ridge Harbor
Highpoint at Cape Coral
5.0
5 for all. Highpoint at Cape Coral is a wonderful place. The staff are wonderful, very supportive. They have so many activities every day. My father is a veteran and they have special events during the year to celebrate their service for our country.
South Port Square, a CCRC in Port Charlotte, FL
5.0
South Port Square has been excellent. My mom is very pleased with service and quality.
The interview process and financial assessment was very informative in making this decision.
I would highly recommend South Port Square.
The Woodlands in Cape Coral, FL
4.0
It was a nice experience for my mother in law here at this community. It was a short stay, but it was a good one. It is a nice and clean community. The staff was kind and friendly. It was just a little to expensive for her budget, but it was a nice stay.
Ridge Harbor independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridge Harbor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridge Harbor, 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 Ridge Harbor 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 Ridge Harbor 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
29.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridge Harbor 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 Ridge Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridge Harbor 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 Ridge Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, The Gallery at North Port and Atrium at Liberty Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ridge Harbor, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Ridge Harbor, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ridge Harbor, Florida are Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, The Gallery at North Port and Atrium at Liberty Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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