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The cost of independent living in Sun City is about $3,965 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 414 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 Aston Gardens at Courtyards
2525 Photos available
9.6
Review score
41 reviews
9.6
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41 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
22%
3 star
10%
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The staff is friendly and helpful. Activities are well planned and organized. Meals are adequate. Problem with dispensing medication for Parkinson's on schedule that allows patient to function. The facility...
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.
Aston Gardens at The Courtyards is a well-established independent living and assisted living community offering Alzheimer's care in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida. Aston Gardens at The Courtyards sits within three miles of shopping, golfing, medical centers, a public library and many...
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2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
164 reviews
9.5
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164 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
24%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
3%
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The staff is very caring. My Father was here and now my Aunt. Food is good and they keep family informed of any issues or staffing changes. They have activities for the residents and take them out to Walmart...
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.
Located in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida and convenient to Tampa, St. Petersburg and the beautiful beaches. Offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day Care and Respite in the greater Tampa Bay Area. We are pet friendly, close to beaches, shopping and hospitals. We offer daycare from...
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Photo of Freedom Plaza, a CCRC
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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14 reviews
9.4
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14 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
21%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
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0%
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The facility is nice and the food is very good. The staff is excellent. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. They are not the least expensive place...
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.
Freedom Plaza: Assisted Living in Sun City Center, FLSometimes all you need is a helping hand, and that’s just what you’ll get at Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care, the community for premier assisted living in Sun City Center, FL. We’ll help with all the basic activities of daily...
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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center
1010 Photos available
9.2
Review score
48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
19%
3 star
10%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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Everyone at Belvedere Commons were very helpful and kind when moving my brother in. [name removed] was wonderful to work with, she always greeted us with her beautiful smile. They took excellent care of my...
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.
Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community just minutes south of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, Belvedere Commons is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...
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Photo of Aston Gardens at Sun City Center
2525 Photos available
9.0
Review score
23 reviews
9.0
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
9%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Staff were friendly and VERY helpful. Food/Dining was good, however, when my father had a guest it was $[removed], when he missed several meals, credit was $[removed]. Activities, and facility were excellent
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.
Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is an independent senior living community in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida, a premier retirement city. Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is within a three mile radius of five golf courses (it sits on one of them!), three grocery stores, two medical centers...
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1717 Photos available
8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
5 star
100%
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0%
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Westminster Shores, a CCRC
2323 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.3
Review score
30 reviews
7.3
Review score
30 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
27%
3 star
20%
2 star
3%
1 star
7%
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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
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.
Welcome to our waterfront community just steps from the stunning shores of Tampa Bay, in St. Petersburg's Bahama Shores neighborhood! Our campus offers 26 acres of peace and quiet with the Florida-style active living you'll love. Choose from single-family homes, tropical villas and...
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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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5 star
94%
4 star
2%
3 star
2%
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0%
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2%
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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
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.
Photo of Lake Towers Retirement Ctr
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Colony Cove
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 Palms of Manasota
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 Sun City, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sun City is $3,965 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,827 per month.

Independent living costs in Sun City, FL, vs. nearby cities

Sun City, FL
$3,965/mo
$4,145/mo

Independent living costs in Sun City, FL, vs. state and national averages

Sun City, FL
$3,965/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Sun City, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,288/mo
Independent Living
$3,965/mo

Independent living costs in Sun City, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,397/mo
Studio
$4,742/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,574/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,280/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,002/mo

Senior living costs in Sun City 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: Sun City, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSun City, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,965/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,801/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,288/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Sun City, FL:$3,965/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Sun City, FL:$3,801/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Sun City, FL:$4,288/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Sun City, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sun City 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
Sun City, FL$3,752/mo$3,700/mo+1.4%
Florida$3,161/mo$2,944/mo+7.4%
National$3,101/mo$2,927/mo+5.9%
Sun City, FL
2024 average cost:$3,752/mo
2023 average cost:$3,700/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,161/mo
2023 average cost:$2,944/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sun City

Recent reviews for independent living in Sun City

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.

Angels 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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Lake Seminole Square, a CCRC

4.8
The layout of the community is attractive. The food is excellent. Activities are available. Room sizes are adequate. Outdoor space is very good. We have had a positive experience here are Lake Seminole Square.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully maintained grounds and plant life. Several reviews for Aston Gardens at Courtyards praise the lovely gardens and nature around Aston Gardens, with one resident expressing the importance of having access to nature in their daily lives. At Westminster Shores, a CCRC, the high-ceilinged apartments overlook the water, and the com ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities, including The Princess Martha, where one resident says the team is 'genuinely caring and show concern'. Another review for Westminster Shores, a CCRC notes the helpfulness of the sales manager, who went ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Aston Gardens at Courtyard offers a range of activities to keep residents engaged and active, such as card games and exercise classes Aston Gardens at Courtyards. The Princess Martha also has a full calendar of events, including bus trips and in-house activities The Princess Martha.
Comfortable and well-designed living spaces. Reviews for Westminster Shores, a CCRC emphasize the modern and nicely designed apartments, with high ceilings and open kitchens. At Aston Gardens at Courtyards, the community itself is described as 'comfortable' and a 'great fit' for residents.
Delicious and customizable dining options. Many residents express their satisfaction with the food and dining experiences at their communities. At The Princess Martha, the dining room offers delicious meals and gives residents the choice to eat in the dining hall or their own rooms. The chef at Westminster Shores accommodates dietary r ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Residents appreciate the convenient location of their communities, with easy access to local shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities. The Princess Martha is described as a 'great place to be' due to its central location and multiple elevators The Princess Martha.
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Sun City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sun City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sun City, 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 Sun City 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 Sun City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sun City, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sun City 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 Sun City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sun City, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sun City 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 Sun City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sun City, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.4%
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Aston Gardens at Courtyards, Sun City Senior Living and Freedom Plaza, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sun City, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Sun City, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sun City, Florida are Grand Villa of Sarasota, Stone River Retirement Community and The Meridian at Brandon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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