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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ridgecrest, FL
The cost of independent living in Ridgecrest is about $3,501 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 142 options. Read 1623 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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I give my move to the Oaks of Clearwater from River Commons Port Charlotte 2 years ago immediately after Hurricane Ian. A point of contention has been resident involvement in corporate decision making. A...
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.
Welcome to The Oaks of Clearwater where our Mission Statement is Caring, Compassionate Service. We offer all levels of care and there is rarely a person we can not accommodate on our campus with Independent Villas as well as a 15-story waterfront high-rise. Our Licensed areas are rated Deficiency...
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The van to bring them to Walmart, doc appt ect...has not been used/moved since my dad has been there the last 6 months. However, based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Arbor Oaks at Tyrone opened in 1997 and has been under the same family ownership for the entire time. The community is conveniently located near Tyrone Square Mall and was designed to look and feel like a residential home. Senior adults are empowered to enjoy a carefree lifestyle that encourages...
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iI thout it was nice and homey. It is a smaller more quaint setting. If you are paying out of pocket, it is a huge value. The staff has been lovely.
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.
Indian Oaks Assisted Living is in the heart of Largo, FL. Our missions is simple: to provide the highest quality care to our residents. Our friendly atmosphere will make it easy to adapt, meet new friends, and call Indian Oaks your new home! Please feel free to reach out to us for more...
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We have attended dinner with her and the servers are always nice, food is good and lots of selection. Facility is always clean and well decorated for the holidays. They have many activities so there always...
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.
Step into Regal Palms and take comfort in knowing that you have come to the right place. We have been a part of the Largo community for many years, delivering a lifestyle of care, value and well-being amidst a beautiful setting. Here you will find a thriving community of residents from all walks...
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The friendliness of the staff at Cypress Palms really stood out to our family right away, and based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families.
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.
Cypress Palms is an enhanced assisted living community located in beautiful Largo, Pinellas County, Florida. Part of the Tampa Bay Area, the Largo area is dotted with pleasant lakes and areas of interest include the Florida Botanical Gardens and Eagle Lake Park.Cypress Palms encourages its...
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They have a fitness center that I like to use. Staff is great. The community is laid out well. I do not like the food.They have a nice lake and a walking path. They have a pool and shuffle board. They really...
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.
Royal Palms offers you something extra in senior living. Here you'll find gracious surroundings, a beauty salon and barber shop, an ice cream parlor and heated pool, tastefully designed apartments and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. The private family dining room is available for entertaining...
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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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On behalf of our family, I want to say a bigger than big "thank you" to all the LSS staff family for the outstanding, "above and beyond the call" service during the last few weeks. From her transition to...
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.
When it comes to home upkeep, less is more.Our apartments have great natural light and enough room for a garden and a garden party. At our Life Care community in Seminole, Florida, you can have a vacation lifestyle in our six-story, hotel-style community. With both independent living and assisted...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Belleair Country House, a gracious retirement home devoted to your care and comfort. We offer a continuum of care from independent living to assisted living, respite stays, and hospice. Our location is 2298 Belleair Road, 1/2 mile west of US19, in Clearwater. We are close to Dunedin,...
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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.
Country Inn offers assisted living in Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida in a country setting. Due to the small size of Country Inn, the needs of the guests are attended to in a modern up to date facility with attention to each guest's particular requirements. When memory care, dementia and...
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Great place for an affordable price! Caring management, helping residents not just in day-by-day living, but with all their life issues. If you want to be a person and not a number in a corporation owned...
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.
Baytree Lakeside is located on two and a half acres of lush landscaped grounds with a tranquil nature walk leading to a serene lake. Our one-story building has wide hallways leading to comfortable studios. Peace of mind,good food,great friends and a variety of events to suit every interest are...
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[name removed] health declined quickly. She was unable to there very long. They were not able to start therapy and wound care as quickly as stated. Care staff seemed frustrated with her level of care but...
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 Preserve at Clearwater is an assisted living and memory care community in beautiful Clearwater, Florida, (on the border of Dunedin, Florida) located in Pinellas County. The property includes a large pond that boasts a nature preserve, gorgeous gardens, and large, comforting oak trees. Minutes...
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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...
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.
Built in 2003 and tucked away on 6 acres, Magnolia Gardens is the only assisted living in Pinellas County that is owned and operated by the Pinellas County Housing Authority. What that means to our resident's and family members is that we stay true to our mission which is, As a leader and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at The Villas of Casa Celeste and everything has been very good for her at this facility so far. The sales lady, [name removed], is amazing. They have been wonderful to...
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
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: 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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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: 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
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: 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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Ridgecrest, FL
The average cost of senior living in Ridgecrest is $3,501 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belleair Bluffs, FL with an average of $3,485 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ridgecrest, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ridgecrest
Recent reviews for independent living in Ridgecrest
The Princess Martha in Saint Petersburg, FL
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Princess Martha and the facility and experience were great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, meals and activities were also great. I would recommend The Princess Martha to others.
Addington Place of East Lake in Tarpon Springs, FL
4.4
The people make this place. So nice, responsive, caring, professional, and friendly. On the first day, everyone knew my moms name. It was so special. My mom is very happy there - beautiful balconies and large apartment.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Hospitable and friendly staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in various communities, such as Grand Villa of Clearwater, The Princess Martha, and The Oaks of Clearwater, where they go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel at home.
Well-maintained facilities and surroundings. Residents and their families express satisfaction with the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including the private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces. For instance, Hampton Apartments, Elison of Pinecrest, and Mease Life all praise the cleanliness and modernity of their livin ...
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Variety of activities tailored to residents' interests. Activities are a key factor in residents' happiness, and communities such as The Barrington, Elison of Pinecrest, and The Princess Martha offer diverse activities suiting a wide range of interests, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant aspect of daily life for many seniors, and several communities, like Grand Villa of Clearwater, Hampton Apartments, and Mease Life, pride themselves on offering nutritious and tasty meals that cater to individual dietary needs.
Consistent and effective communication. Clear and open communication between families and staff is crucial for maintaining peace of mind and addressing concerns. Many residents and their families from communities such as Grand Villa of Clearwater, The Oaks of Clearwater, and Elison of Pinecrest appreciate the regular updates and ...
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Comfortable and spacious living areas. Lastly, a comfortable living environment is essential for residents' well-being. Communities, such as Freedom Square of Seminole, a CCRC, The Villas Of Casa Celeste, and American House St. Petersburg, ensure their apartments are spacious, allowing residents to maintain their independence w ...
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Ridgecrest independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgecrest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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
20.4%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23%
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Princess Martha, Weinberg Village and American House St. Petersburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ridgecrest, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 142 independent living facilities near Ridgecrest, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ridgecrest, Florida are The Princess Martha, Freedom Square of Seminole, a CCRC and Grand Villa of Clearwater. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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