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The cost of independent living in South Gate Ridge is about $4,004 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 306 options.

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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.
Jacaranda TraceJacaranda Trace is a retirement and assisted living community located in beautiful Venice, Sarasota County, Florida. Our community has a Mediterranean flare and is nestled on over 30 acres, with the refreshing Gulf Coast just a quick trip away. Golf is very popular in Venice and if...
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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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I know it's hard to find good help these days but I know they were short of help when my mom was there. She required I think more help then they could give her. But when they did help they were kind 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.
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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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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...
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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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I am local, and researched many assisted living facilities in Sun City Center and found Sun Towers to be the best fit for my Dad. We moved him here July 2017 from Connecticut to be closer to me. All...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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
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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
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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: 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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They have a game room, books to read, movies to watch, and special events that they do once or twice a week. Very friendly staff! She is allowed to have her dog there, so that is a plus. She is in...
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.

Cost of independent living in South Gate Ridge, FL

The average cost of senior living in South Gate Ridge is $4,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Charlotte, FL with an average of $3,296 per month.

Independent living costs in South Gate Ridge, FL, vs. state and national averages

South Gate Ridge, FL
$4,004/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in South Gate Ridge, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,612/mo
Independent Living
$4,004/mo

Independent living costs in South Gate Ridge, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,753/mo
Studio
$3,536/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,861/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,934/mo

Senior living costs in South Gate Ridge 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: South Gate Ridge, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Gate Ridge, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,004/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,897/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,612/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Gate Ridge, FL:$4,004/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Gate Ridge, FL:$4,897/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Gate Ridge, FL:$5,612/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in South Gate Ridge, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Gate Ridge 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
South Gate Ridge, FL$3,904/mo$3,705/mo+5.4%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
South Gate Ridge, FL
2024 average cost:$3,904/mo
2023 average cost:$3,705/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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 South Gate Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in South Gate Ridge

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.

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.

Lighthouse Senior Living at South Tampa

5.0
My mother has been a resident at Angels Senior living in South Tampa since September 2016. During that time she has received the finest loving care I could ever have imagined. I am here nearly every day and have been grateful for so many gestures of attention that went beyond merely "doing ...
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South Gate Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Gate Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Gate Ridge, 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 South Gate Ridge 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 South Gate Ridge 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
29.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Gate Ridge 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 South Gate Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Gate Ridge 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 South Gate Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
37.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Colonial Park, The Barclay at Sarasota and Brookdale Phillippi Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Gate Ridge, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 306 independent living facilities near South Gate Ridge, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Gate Ridge, Florida are Grand Villa of Englewood, The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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