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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Willow, FL

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The cost of independent living in Willow is about $3,596 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 478 options.

Read 10846 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 Tampa, Sarasota and Bradenton.

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My family and loved one had a wonderful experience with Suncoast Retreat. They didn't require any kind of fees or deposits for our loved one to move in. Suncoast was willing to work with my pay schedule to...
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.
Suncoast Retreat is a single story, 58 bed facility with an ECC (Extended Congregate Care) license as well as a LMH (Limited Mental Health) license. Both of these additions to the standard license mean more staff training and greater flexibility as to the variety of resident needs that can be...
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My beloved mother lives at Magnolia Acres and she is happy and healthy. Our family researched many facilities before bringing her here and found this facility to be warm and friendly, clean and efficient. It...
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.
Magnolia Acres is an assisted living community located in Englewood, FL. The city of Englewood is in Sarasota County and home to about 15,000 people. It's a small town with a quiet atmosphere and good weather year round. Residents can enjoy going out to shop and get a bite to eat, or they can...
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I give Inglenook Assisted Living all 5 stars. They took care of my stepmother and kept we well informed. I really liked the owner [name removed] but she sold the place after we had to move my stepmother to 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.
“Comfortable and Affordable Assisted Living on the Gulf Coast of Florida”Inglenook House Assisted Living provides personalized care in our spacious 7000 sq. ft. home, with 16 private to semi-private residential beds, filled with coastal charm, comfort, and enriching amenities. Our experienced and...
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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.
At Angels Senior Living of New Port Richey, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our mission is to provide the best environment for your loved one not only to live, but to flourish. Our care aides at Angels Senior Living of New Port Richey provide assistance with activities of daily...
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The current manager of the property [name removed] is very good at what she does and is a very helpful asset to the community. The staff is amazing at helping you work through issues whether they are...
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.
River Commons, a 55+ independent living community located in the heart of Port Charlotte, knows that an active lifestyle is a key factor for successful aging. That’s why so many of River Commons’ amenities are aimed at promoting this lifestyle that so many on the go adults are living. Experience...
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I have not had any interaction with the staff. As far as food, I know my mom has gone to when they do the soup night. And you bring your own mug or bowl. I do know that they have a food pantry to help with...
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.
In its picturesque splendor, The Landings of St. Andrew is a premier carefree and affordable housing lifestyle for residents 62+ with 900 sf 2 bedroom apartments as low as $660/mo. Located near the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, The Landings offers options that enhance and heighten independent senior...
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Fabulous facility! Staff are wonderful the management is the absolutely best they make you feel like home ,if your looking for a caring and loved place for your love one this will be your best choice I...
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.
The Hawthorne Inn is an assisted living community situated in the central Florida down of Winter Haven, Polk County. The lovely community enjoys mild temperatures year round, which makes it a great place to reside. Family members often enjoy visiting this region of the country because of the...
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We have recently moved my Mother in Law Into Adlers she couldn’t be happier.. You walk In the front door to the aroma of home cooking , The owners are hands on helping the residents with any accommodation...
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.
Alder Terrace Adult Care Center offers around the clock care for seniors seeking to maintain their independence, but who still require a little help with the necessities of life. Our mission is to provide residents with a home-like atmosphere that brings a sense of belonging, community, and...
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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: 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: 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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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: 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 Willow, FL

The average cost of senior living in Willow is $3,596 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mulberry, FL with an average of $3,087 per month.

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

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

Independent living costs in Willow, FL, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in Willow, 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 Willow 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: Willow, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow, 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
Willow, FL:$3,596/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Willow, FL:$4,433/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Willow, FL:$5,653/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Willow, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Willow 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
Willow, 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%
Willow, 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 Willow

Recent reviews for independent living in Willow

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.

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.

Willow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow, 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 Willow 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 Willow 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
27.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow 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 Willow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow 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 Willow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Grand Villa of Englewood and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willow, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 478 independent living facilities near Willow, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Willow, 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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