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The cost of independent living in Sandy is about $4,169 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 540 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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Everything has been very good at the Gallery- my father passed away peacefully in his sleep In Sept. she's in the assisted living apartment that they were originally planned for on their move. Management is...
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.
The Gallery at North Port is a senior living community located in beautiful Sarasota County, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. We have several amenities and services to ensure the comfort and well-being of our residents, including 24-hour on-site...
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In 2023 it unfortunately became time for my mother-in-law to give up living on her own at age 95. Brookdale Port Charlotte kept her in the locale she knows, and provides activities throughout the week that...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingIf you’re ready to trade up from a humdrum senior life, or ready to switch out chores and home maintenance for a full social schedule and a nearly endless list of activities, then Brookdale Port Charlotte is just the place. We are an assisted living community located...
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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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33 Floor plans available
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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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When I could no longer keep my husband safe at home, I contacted a Place for Mom. They arranged some tours for me and I decided on the Memory Care Unit at Truewood Charlotte Center. The administration is...
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.Residents of our assisted living and memory care community love our neighborhood...
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I really liked the Assisted Living section of DC. It was clean, inviting, it has wide hallways and gives the feel of private apartments. The apartments themselves have good layouts for comfortable living. ...
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.
Welcome to Discovery Commons South Biscayne!Set within a picturesque Gulf Coast Florida landscape studded with palm trees, Discovery Commons South Biscayne offers one-of-a-kind Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care in North Port, Florida. Generously sized private studio, one,...
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We had a very positive experience. The staff was friendly, the food was good and they celebrated and made it festive (ie: cinco de Mayo) to mix it up when they could, our mom liked the activities and we felt...
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.
At Lexington Manor, you’ll find beautifully appointed independent living and assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. In the business for over 20 years with knowledgeable staff, Lexington Manor has the experience and compassion to care for your loved one. We are a...
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The staff, facility, care, and food are excellent at Arcadia Oaks. My mother-in-law spent 3 years there and loved it. Highly recommend
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Willow Creek offers affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom apartments tucked away in North Port Florida. Willow Creek offers many amenities such as a sparkling pool, fitness center, beauty shop, restricted access building entries, elevators, and laundry facilities on every floor. Enjoy the retirement...
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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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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
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.
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
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
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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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
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 is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
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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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.
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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.
Live in the shade of excellence.81 Oaks Senior Living was created just for you. Our holistic approach to wellness and our personalized approach to assisted living and memory care means you’ll be living a life that reflects your standards, your desires and your schedule. From our Signature...
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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
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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 Sandy, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sandy is $4,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy, FL vs. nearby cities

Sandy, FL
$4,169/mo
$3,338/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy, FL vs. the state and national average

Sandy, FL
$4,169/mo
$4,003/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sandy vs. other types of senior living

$4,568/mo
Independent Living
$4,169/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sandy, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,383/mo
Studio
$4,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,962/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,532/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,995/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sandy over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sandy

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandy

Sarabella Senior Living in Sarasota, FL

5.0
The community is beautiful, bright and open with luxury outdoor areas to experience. The staff are friendly and always smiling. They have up to 7 activities a day to choose from and they even hosted their own Summer Olympics. The food is also good and I love all the different ice cream flavors ...
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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.

The Fountains of Hope in Sarasota, FL

4.0
They have recently gone through some changes but I'm happy to say they are all for the better. They currently have a very caring staff. Now they just need more residents! My mother is 100, and says her caretakers are very nice to her.

Sandy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandy, 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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
42.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandy 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 Sandy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandy 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 Sandy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandy, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
47.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
45.7%
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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Brookdale Colonial Park and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sandy, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Sandy, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sandy, Florida are Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Brookdale Colonial Park and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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