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The cost of independent living in Shady Hills is about $3,596 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 388 options.

Read 8320 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as New Port Richey, Land O' Lakes and Trinity.

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Photo of Colliers at St. Pete, The Pointe
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The worst has been meals on the weekends, specifically breakfast--if they get one. Cooks consistently don't show up, calling for a late breakfast that might not consist of much. It's been a great place 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.
Imagine a place that is familiar and comforting — just like home. If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our community in St. Petersburg, Florida, might be the right fit for you. With both Assisted Living and memory care on one campus, Have your morning coffee on the patio or...
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What we like the most about the community is that the community itself is very nice and we don't have any complaints in that regard. Yes, I would recommend Azalea Manor to other families based on the...
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.
Azalea Manor is a 20 bed senior care facility. It is located within the Historic Old Northeast area of St Petersburg, Florida. Located nearby are churches, retail stores, health care facilities, and other local amenities. They're located just 1.02 miles from St Anthony's Hospital. There are...
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It's wonderful! I would recommend it for anybody with mental illness or who has had substance abuse in the past. They have freedom to come and go, they have group therapy and private therapy. The trolley and...
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.
CentralCentral is an assisted living community located in St. Petersburg, FL. The city of St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County and home to about 250,000 people. It’s a fun city between Tampa and the Gulf of Mexico. The weather is ideal here because of the beaches and gulf breezes. With our...
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Very nice staff. Gorgeous location. New owners recently took over and renovations are beginning. Most of the staff appear to have stayed on through ownership changes. My mom feels safe and secure there.
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 Elancé at PasadenaImmerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of waterfront living at Elancé in Pasadena, where every glance out your window is a captivating scene of tranquility. Discover the pinnacle of luxury as you indulge in the lavish lifestyle you deserve amidst the soothing...
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After moving into the Volante of St. Petersburg my aunt asked why we didn't move her in sooner. She has made a several good friends at the community and she loves all the activities. In particular, 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.
Welcome to La Orilla of St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, Florida. We're glad you're here! We are currently in the process of renovating and rejuvenating our new state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. We are excited to show you all the wonderful features and amenities we will...
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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.
Angel Care Assisted Living residents enjoy home-like suites . Our community is distinctly finished and decorated to be both soothing and easy to navigate for the elderly, without compromising on the homey feel we’re famous for. Feeling a sense of purpose each day is essential to quality living...
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You have freedom to go and come as you please. You have to check-in each day by 10:00 if not they come and check on you. I think it's great you can ride to and from dinner. I would go back there if I find...
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.
Enjoy active senior living at Westminster Shores, commanding nearly a mile of shoreline along Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg’s Bahama Shores neighborhood. Kayak, fish, or just soak in the natural beauty that surrounds you. Here, you’re a short drive from the fine arts and culture of St. Petersburg,...
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Photo of Westminster Suncoast, a CCRC
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They are friendly and helpful. Sometimes it's difficult to find staff but I know they may be attending to other residents. Compared with other facilities I would recommend them. I hope they could implement...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 a garden oasis alive with orchids, butterflies, and moss-draped live oaks at Westminster Suncoast senior living in St. Petersburg. Our active lifestyle offers a wide range of opportunities for living well in charming, maintenance-free villas with patios and spacious lawns. Delve into...
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Magnolia was wonderful!The only thing that my mother ever complained about was that there weren't a whole bunch of activities. But it's such a small facility that it's hard to get people to do things. The...
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.
We believe that when a resident walks in our door, he/she becomes a part of our family. We pledge to love and care for each resident as a mother, a father, an aunt, an uncle, a grandmother, or a grandfather. We extend this personal touch to all of our residents and will do all that we can to...
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We loved this place. The residents seemed happy, and the activities were wonderful. My husband especially enjoyed participating in them. The care was good, and we felt comfortable knowing he was in a...
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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I love it. [name removed] loves it there. I believe the food is better with the new chef. Apartment is roomy. It doesn't smell like most other assisted living places. Looks clean and I like clean. Love the...
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.
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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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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No matter what problem I bring her, be it SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, or anything else that impacts my life, Nancy has always helped me understand and find a solution. She always seems to find the time to...
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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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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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: 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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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
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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Shady Hills, FL

The average cost of senior living in Shady Hills is $3,596 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Petersburg, FL with an average of $3,594 per month.

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

Shady Hills, FL
$3,596/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,653/mo
Independent Living
$3,596/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,764/mo
Studio
$3,510/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,658/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,574/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$3,596/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,433/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,653/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shady Hills, FL:$3,596/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Hills, FL:$4,433/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shady Hills, FL:$5,653/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/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.

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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 average 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$3,535/mo$3,183/mo+11.0%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Shady Hills, FL
2024 average cost:$3,535/mo
2023 average cost:$3,183/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Hills

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.

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.

Brookdale New Port Richey

5.0
exceptionally clean with a concerned staff

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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
11.7%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
42.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
47.6%
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