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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Apollo Beach, FL

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Photo of Aston Gardens at Courtyards
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9.7
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41 reviews
9.7
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41 reviews
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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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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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164 reviews
9.5
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164 reviews
5 star
62%
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24%
3 star
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2 star
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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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66 Floor plans available
9.4
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14 reviews
9.4
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14 reviews
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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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9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
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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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9.0
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23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
5 star
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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: 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.
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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9.0
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39 reviews
9.0
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39 reviews
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This places looks and smells like home. They decorate for holidays. They have activities and outings. They have petty cash which can be used gor lunch or shopping. They have doctors including...
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.
Welcome to Cypress Creek, Sun City Center’s premier senior living residence!Being privately owned and family operated, the rich heritage of Cypress Creek Assisted Living Residence is founded upon enhancing the quality of life through a family-focused model and personalized care.Since 1977, the...
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9.8
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42 reviews
9.8
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42 reviews
5 star
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I love all the activities they provide the residents and that they invite families to join in for certain celebrations too. We have been super lucky with amazing nurses helping my mom. They are always so...
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.
Supportive Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care The Meridian at Brandon is embracing a resort style living as our community was designed like a boutique hotel. A grand, two-story atrium, offering accommodations for exciting activities or events. Offering restaurant-Style dining by...
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9.0
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24 reviews
9.0
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24 reviews
5 star
63%
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The staff is very attentive and friendly. The facility is clean and does not have that usual smell that comes with these type of facilities. We have had a good experience with the staff and my MIL is...
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.
An approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care in Riverview that keeps each resident’s specific andINDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN MIND.
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8.6
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62 reviews
8.6
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62 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
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3 star
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The activities director, [name removed], and the others are really so kind and engaging with the residents . And all the staff there has been open to communication with me which I really appreciate. All I...
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.
The Crossings at Riverview located in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida is an assisted living community also providing specialized memory care resources for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Riverview is conveniently accessible to Interstates 4 and 75 and sits along the...
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The staff members at Homewood are excellent and very friendly, they would be a five plus. We also think the value is good, and the care services are excellent. We think the rooms would be a five out of five.
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.
Here you’ll have the right care at the right time.Are you looking for a senior living community where you can access to different levels of care if you need it? At our CCRC, or Continuing Care Retirement Community, in Sun City Center, Florida,  you’ll have the care you need when you need it...
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Apollo Beach, FL

The average cost of senior living in Apollo Beach is $3,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Largo, FL with an average of $3,495 per month.

Independent living costs in Apollo Beach, FL, vs. nearby cities

Apollo Beach, FL
$3,747/mo
$3,636/mo

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

Apollo Beach, FL
$3,747/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Apollo Beach, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,992/mo
Independent Living
$3,747/mo

Independent living costs in Apollo Beach, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,026/mo
Studio
$4,857/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,351/mo

Senior living costs in Apollo Beach 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: Apollo Beach, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeApollo Beach, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,747/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,578/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,992/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Apollo Beach, FL:$3,747/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Apollo Beach, FL:$3,578/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Apollo Beach, FL:$3,992/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Apollo Beach, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Apollo Beach 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
Apollo Beach, FL$3,752/mo$3,491/mo+7.5%
Florida$3,045/mo$2,803/mo+8.6%
National$3,006/mo$2,851/mo+5.4%
Apollo Beach, FL
2024 average cost:$3,752/mo
2023 average cost:$3,491/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,803/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,006/mo
2023 average cost:$2,851/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Apollo Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Apollo Beach

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.

Apollo Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Apollo Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Apollo Beach, 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 Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Apollo Beach, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Apollo Beach, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Apollo Beach, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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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 Apollo Beach, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Apollo Beach, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Apollo Beach, Florida are Stone River Retirement Community, The Meridian at Brandon and Brookdale Palma Sola. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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