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The cost of independent living in South Mulberry is about $3,842 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 238 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 Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek
4141 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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59 reviews
9.9
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59 reviews
5 star
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I give each category a 5 star rating. Grace Manor is a Great place! The staff is very friendly and helpful. My aunt who is 94 is happy with her apartment and all the activities that are provided. It is very...
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.
At Grace Manor at Hunters Creek, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Grace Manor at Hunters Creek is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living and has been opened since 2019....
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Photo of AUS Senior Living
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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32 reviews
9.7
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32 reviews
5 star
94%
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6%
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I am very grateful to [name removed] for introducing us to [name removed] and her great Team of staff (too many beautiful people here to mention) at AUS Bartow. We were made to feel welcome from day one....
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT BARTOWWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Bartow, in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Bartow, Florida, Assisted Living community...
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Photo of Azalea Park
2727 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.6
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100 reviews
9.6
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100 reviews
5 star
75%
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The place is pretty nice. The apartment is nice, the staff is very nice, the food is so so. There are not a lot of activities.
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.
Azalea Park is the Florida destination you've been looking for. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Tampa, we're close to wonderful shopping, fine dining, churches and world-class healthcare. Come home to us at the inviting and warm Azalea Park, you'll wish you'd done it sooner.
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9.3
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8 reviews
9.3
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They do fun family events, they do seem lighter staffed on the weekends. I would have liked some support with the transfer process, however we were left on our own through that
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 Brookdale Highlands
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.3
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60 reviews
8.3
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60 reviews
5 star
55%
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It was the nicest one that we visited. The Memory Care was really top-notch. And it was close to our house, which was really key so we could visit often
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.
Do more. Live more. Find your best senior living life here.There’s a world of activities waiting to be explored at our Highlands community, and you’re just the senior to do it. Life here means a different kind of senior living, where your needs are met, your safety is taken care of 24/7, and your...
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11 Photo available
7.8
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38 reviews
7.8
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38 reviews
5 star
47%
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18%
3 star
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2 star
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[name removed] is such a blessing at Ansley Parke. Her approachable manner is so enthusiastic, welcoming, compassionate, and professional. Anyone with a loved one at Ansley Parke can be assured that they are...
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.
Full Days. Full Lives. Full Hearts.You deserve the best of what life has to offer, and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the quality of life you want for the safety and security you need, especially as your health changes. At our Lakeland community, you and your loved ones will live with the peace...
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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
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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Cost of independent living in South Mulberry, FL

The average cost of senior living in South Mulberry is $3,842 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wauchula, FL with an average of $2,738 per month.

Independent living costs in South Mulberry, FL, vs. nearby cities

South Mulberry, FL
$3,842/mo
$3,842/mo
$3,446/mo

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

South Mulberry, FL
$3,842/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,322/mo
Independent Living
$3,842/mo

Independent living costs in South Mulberry, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,634/mo
Studio
$4,869/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,473/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,103/mo

Senior living costs in South Mulberry 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 Mulberry, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Mulberry, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,842/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,618/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,322/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Mulberry, FL:$3,842/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Mulberry, FL:$3,618/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Mulberry, FL:$4,322/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in South Mulberry, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Mulberry 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
South Mulberry, FL$3,700/mo$3,035/mo+21.9%
Florida$3,412/mo$3,305/mo+3.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
South Mulberry, FL
2024 average cost:$3,700/mo
2023 average cost:$3,035/mo
Percent change:+21.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,412/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Mulberry

Recent reviews for independent living in South Mulberry

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.

Savannah Court of Brandon

3.5
I was disappointed in the care my loved one received during their short stay. My loved one was supposed to be getting bathed twice a week and the community was supposed to be doing the laundry for my loved one. I ended up having to ask for this to be done. The community wasn't able to ...
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Savannah Cottage of Lakeland

5.0
My mother lives at this community. It was very difficult reaching the decision to move her in, but we had to for her safety as she was beginning to wander. The resident care Director spoke with us for two hours. He went over what we could expect, what my mom’s routine would be like, and things ...
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South Mulberry independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Mulberry independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Mulberry, 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 Mulberry 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 Mulberry 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in South Mulberry 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 Mulberry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Mulberry, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Mulberry 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 Mulberry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Mulberry, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, AUS Senior Living and Azalea Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Mulberry, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near South Mulberry, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Mulberry, Florida are The Meridian at Brandon and Sunburst Community Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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