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The cost of independent living in Shady Hills is about $3,868 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 552 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 Vitality Living Spring Hill
77 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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146 reviews
9.5
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146 reviews
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Entire process went well and am happy for my mom as she is doing well in this environment. Food seems to be great. Activities are abundant and well thought out for the memory care facility. They take...
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.
As the premier independent living, assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Spring Hill is nestled within 16 wooded acres, close to the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Here at Vitality Living Spring Hill, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being with a...
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Photo of Elevated Estates Forest Oaks
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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53 reviews
9.3
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53 reviews
5 star
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I have been very happy with this place. I think they have a good staff to patient ration. I think the staff is very caring and attentive. I think the floor plan and the layout of the facility lends itself to...
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.
Welcome to assisted living and memory care that will make you say WOW! Upon arrival at Forest Oaks of Spring Hill, you’ll notice both warmth and comfort. With beautifully appointed rooms, enticing amenities and a caring, friendly team, you’ll be proud to call our sun-kissed community home.With...
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77 Photos available
9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
68%
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This assisted living community is really spectacular! [name removed] ( Executive Director ) leads with so much care, [name removed]( Wellness Director ) is very dedicated to residents health and well being,...
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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Photo of The Opal at Spring Hill
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
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[name removed] and the rest of the staff is wonderful. My relative feels safe and happy to be there and loves the meals. I would recommend Opal because of their genuine care for their residents.
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.
Welcome to your new home base. Our community is carefully built to give you that welcome home feeling. From your four choices for apartment floor plans to our wide range of warm, inviting community gathering spaces, you’ll always have great ways to spend your days, and great people to spend...
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9.0
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32 reviews
9.0
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32 reviews
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Everyone there was great, from management to the aides to the dining room staff. I would absolutely recommend this community to others.
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.
Located on 28 beautifully landscaped acres complete with paved and lighted walking paths. The Residence at Timber Pines Features Three Distinct Levels of LivingIndependent livingAssisted livingMemory CareThe Residence at Timber Pines opened in 2000 and is owned by The Goodman Group. The Goodman...
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Photo of Vitality Living Hudson
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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60 reviews
8.9
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60 reviews
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I will rate everything a 10 - no complaints I made a great choice moving in here. I would recommend Vitality Living to others searching for a community.
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.
As the premier assisted living community situated on 10 wooded acres with breeze-rippled ponds and picturesque lake views, Vitality Living Hudson offers exception assisted living services. Here at Vitality Living Hudson, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being. Start your...
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Photo of Vitality Living Baypoint Village
55 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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131 reviews
8.8
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131 reviews
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Several staff members were exceptional. [name removed] and [name removed] and a few others that I've forgotten names. The dining experience was very nice. The memory care unit was very welcoming like 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.
As the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care community nestled in a private, wooded setting, Vitality Living Baypoint Village offers a variety of vibrant social and cultural opportunities that engage residents’ minds and bodies. Here at Vitality Living Baypoint Village,...
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Photo of Family Extended Care Spring Hill
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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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The staff treat residents with genuine compassion and respect, creating a date warm and family like environment. The community is clean and welcoming. I am so grateful
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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Photo of Elevated Estates of Spring Hill
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8.0
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All of the staff that we met were kind, helpful and accommodating. There are lots of fun activities monthly and they have a Facebook page so you can see your loved one participating in the activities.
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.
Spring Hill is a charming neighborhood-style community made up of six homes, each licensed for Limited Mental Health (LMH) services. Every home includes five bedrooms and three bathrooms, offering private rooms or companion suites for a total capacity of 11 residents per home. Residents also...
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Photo of Angels Senior Living at Connerton Court
1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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28 reviews
7.5
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28 reviews
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3 star
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2 star
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The transportation available is not suitable for those with mobility issues, so assistance with transportation and participation in activities off site can be limited. If they are managing medications for...
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.
Connerton Court strives to provide an assisted living community to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of its residents, embracing 'excellence' as its only acceptable standard. Our facility features a chapel, movie theater, and activity rooms for games, arts and crafts, or exercise....
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Photo of Salishan Retirement
2020 Photos available
7.3
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21 reviews
7.3
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21 reviews
5 star
43%
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My mother-in-law really likes it. My aunt complains that the food is salty. Apparently the dining room is going to be without air conditioning for up to four months so that's an inconvenience.
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.
We believe that Salishan is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Salishan, our management teams live on-site, and are available 24 hours a...
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Photo of Spring Oaks
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
5 star
41%
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21%
3 star
14%
2 star
10%
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I was impressed by the facility and staff willingness to go the "extra mile" and the friendliness of the residents. my spouse enjoys the environment and seems to enjoy her new home.
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.
A caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle. You’ll find it all at Spring Oaks. Located close to shopping and local attractions – and less than two hours from Orlando – we provide carefree living and an exciting lifestyle in an environment that allows for...
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1010 Photos available
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.
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: 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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11 Photo available
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.
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...
Photo of Hudson 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.
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, 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.
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.
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 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.

Cost of independent living in Shady Hills, FL

The average cost of senior living in Shady Hills is $3,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Weeki Wachee, FL with an average of $3,436 per month.

Independent living costs in Shady Hills, FL, vs. nearby cities

Shady Hills, FL
$3,868/mo

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

Shady Hills, FL
$3,868/mo
$4,198/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Hills, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,277/mo
Independent Living
$3,868/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Hills, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,015/mo
Studio
$4,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,833/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Hills 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: Shady Hills, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Hills, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,868/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,984/mo$4,083/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,277/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Shady Hills, FL:$3,868/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Hills, FL:$3,984/mo
Florida:$4,083/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Shady Hills, FL:$4,277/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Shady Hills, FL, over time

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

Shady Hills, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Shady Hills, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shady Hills 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
Shady Hills, FL$3,568/mo$3,162/mo+12.8%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shady Hills, FL
2024 average cost:$3,568/mo
2023 average cost:$3,162/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
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 Shady Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Hills

Brookdale New Port Richey

5.0
exceptionally clean with a concerned staff

Caring Village at Forest Glen in New Port Richey, FL

4.3
I like Forest Glen Lodge because it is in nature and has a country feeling. It makes you feel like you are home. The only thing I have an issue with is I like to pay monthly and I am not able to do that. Also the staff need to be a little more consistent, some are good some are bad. Overall I am ...
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Great American Assisted Living at Tampa

5.0
I like living here, it's been almost 14 months. The staff are kind and considerate. I like the outings and activities and the good value for the money. It is close to shopping and several restraunts.

Shady Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Hills, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Hills, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Hills, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
45%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vitality Living Spring Hill, Elevated Estates Forest Oaks and The Canopy at Beacon Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Hills, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Shady Hills, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shady Hills, Florida are Grand Villa of New Port Richey, Brookdale Tarpon Springs and Renaissance of North Tampa. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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