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The cost of independent living in Saint Joseph is about $3,926 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 524 options. Read 9473 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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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...
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They always had 24 hour nurse on the floor. 3 nurses full time on 3 shifts. The food was mediocre but could have changed by now. The kitchen staff continued tried to make food to their liking. The activities...
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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Hearthstone was a wonderful place. I can't say enough wonderful things about the executive director, the executive staff, the front desk, the doctor, all the nurses, the kitchen staff and servers. My aunt...
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.
Hearthstone at Leesburg offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted living...
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The Waverly just celebrated its one-year anniversary. It is a beautiful facility with caring staff, good food, and lots of bright airy rooms and balconies for residents and families use. The caregivers are...
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.
At The Waverly Assisted Living and Memory Care we invite you to explore thoughtfully designed Assisted Living and Memory Care residences tailored just for you.
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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.
Photo of Grand Reserve
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Tree Lane Village
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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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.
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Photo of Winters Mobile Home Park
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 Magnolia Gardens
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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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 Salishan Gracious Retirement Living
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.
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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.
Faith Loving Care is an assisted living community located in the town of Spring Hill, FL. The town of Spring Hill is in Hernando County and home to about 99,000 residents. Our residents are able to enjoy year round warm weather and convenient beach access if they want to venture out. The location...
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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.
Forest Oak Villas, a beautiful rental community, offers adults 55 years and older the comfort of a rustic atmosphere and the convenience of villa living. At Forest Oak Villas we offer 4 roomy town homes a 1 bedroom 1 bath, a 1 bedroom 1 bath with a larger master bedroom, a 2 bedroom 2 bath all...
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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.
Hudson Manor is a beautiful assisted living facility in South Tampa, Florida. Voted 'Best Assisted Living Facility in South Tampa' for the last four years running, we strive to provide all the necessary and personalized care to improve the qualities of life, while maintaining independence. Our...
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, 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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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: 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.
Unisen is the community that's dreaming just as big as you are as you enter your best years. For over 30 years, our residents have been the influencers behind Tampa's leading 62+ lifestyle experience. And as a not-for-profit lifecare community, we offer one-of-a-kind choices and healthcare...
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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 Maryland Manor
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
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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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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 Saint Joseph, FL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Joseph is $3,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,437 per month.

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, FL, vs. nearby cities

Saint Joseph, FL
$3,926/mo
$4,036/mo

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

Saint Joseph, FL
$3,926/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,163/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,255/mo
Independent Living
$3,926/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,626/mo
Studio
$4,573/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,658/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,545/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,487/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Joseph 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: Saint Joseph, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Joseph, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,926/mo$4,205/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living$3,905/mo$4,086/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,255/mo$4,534/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living
Saint Joseph, FL:$3,926/mo
Florida:$4,205/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Joseph, FL:$3,905/mo
Florida:$4,086/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Saint Joseph, FL:$4,255/mo
Florida:$4,534/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Joseph, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Joseph 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saint Joseph, FL$3,403/mo$3,087/mo+10.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Saint Joseph, FL
2024 average cost:$3,403/mo
2023 average cost:$3,087/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
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 Saint Joseph

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Joseph

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.

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff in various communities, including Osprey Heights, Elison of Pinecrest, and Azalea Park. Families express appreciation for the long-term friendships that they and their loved ones have developed with the community's c ...
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Diverse range of activities. Residents find joy in the wide variety of specialized activities offered in several communities, such as movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and regular outings for swimming and fishing. Examples include , {{523257}}, and .
Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Many residents praise the comfort and spaciousness of their living quarters in communities like Lake Ridge Village, The Princess Martha, and Regency Residence by Sky Active Living, stating that they feel at home and have plenty of room for their belongings.
Well-prepared meals and dining experiences. The quality of food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Several communities, including Orchard Heights, Steeplechase Gracious Retirement, and Elison of Pinecrest, have received positive remarks for their tasty and nutritious meals that cate ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Regular, open communication between staff and families is a common theme in reviews, with families praising the community directors and staff for keeping them informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. Examples include , {{534232}}, and Grand Villa of Clearwater.
Sense of community and socialization opportunities. Residents in various communities, including Vitality Living Hudson, American House Wildwood, and Grand Villa of Clearwater, enjoy the socializing opportunities and sense of community within their living situations, allowing them to make new friends and build lasting relationships.
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Saint Joseph independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Joseph independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph 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
27%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Joseph, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Coral Oaks and American House Wildwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Joseph, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 524 independent living facilities near Saint Joseph, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saint Joseph, Florida are Coral Oaks, American House Wildwood and The Meridian at Brandon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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