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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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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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My mother lived here the last year of her life. Such an amazing experience for her and our family. Kathryn and Natalie care so much about each resident. A family atmosphere filled with love.
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.
Curlew Care of Clearwater is an assisted living community in the gorgeous town of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. The serene community is situated near the gulf where the refreshing breezes hit the air on a regular basis. Clearwater is a great place to live and due to its activities and...
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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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My aunt is at this facility and we have seen the transformation since the new owners took over. The updates they’ve done are beautiful. The house is clean and so cozy. But the most important thing is the...
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.
Countryside Haven is a senior care facility in sunny Palm Harbor, Fla., near St. Petersburg and a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico. They are an assisted living community providing care to residents in their daily tasks. The staff includes owner/ operators Dr. Carin and Manny Pe. Carin Pe, a...
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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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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We like the care at this community. The staff is nice, but the management needs to reply to calls. The food is good and she is happy with the meals and the variety. They offer her to do activities and she is...
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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Chateau Palms surpassed anything we could have ever expected. We were so impressed on our initial tour, we saw grown men talking around, talking, and joking with all the other residents. It has such a...
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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Clearwater, FL

The average cost of senior living in Clearwater is $3,476 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belleair Bluffs, FL with an average of $3,439 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clearwater, FL vs. nearby cities

Clearwater, FL
$3,476/mo
$3,482/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clearwater, FL vs. the state and national average

Clearwater, FL
$3,476/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clearwater vs. other types of senior living

$3,887/mo
Independent Living
$3,476/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Clearwater, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,396/mo
Studio
$4,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,233/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,602/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,923/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Clearwater

Recent reviews for independent living in Clearwater

The Princess Martha in Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Princess Martha and the facility and experience were great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, meals and activities were also great. I would recommend The Princess Martha to others.

Addington Place of East Lake in Tarpon Springs, FL

4.4
The people make this place. So nice, responsive, caring, professional, and friendly. On the first day, everyone knew my moms name. It was so special. My mom is very happy there - beautiful balconies and large apartment.

Brookdale New Port Richey

5.0
exceptionally clean with a concerned staff

Clearwater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clearwater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clearwater, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Clearwater 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 Clearwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clearwater, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clearwater 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 Clearwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clearwater, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
25.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
40%
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Related senior services in Clearwater, Florida

In Clearwater, Florida, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Clearwater, Florida, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Clearwater include bus routes, trolley routes, and a public paratransit service called Florida Free Rides. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Clearwater has a somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Clearwater offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Morton Plant Hospital and Mease Dunedin Hospital.

Known for its beaches, Clearwater, Florida, offers several waterfront activities for seniors. Enjoy roaming the walking trails alongside Sand Key Park, grabbing a bite on Pier 60, or simply relaxing at Clearwater Beach. To learn more about sea life, visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium or take a tour on the Clearwater Ferry. If you’re looking for indoor entertainment, catch a show at the local theaters, shop at the Westfield Countryside Mall, or grab drinks at the local winery. Seniors can even take advantage of programming at the Aging Well Center located in the Long Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Princess Martha, Weinberg Village and Grand Villa of New Port Richey are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clearwater, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 141 independent living facilities near Clearwater, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Clearwater, Florida are The Princess Martha, Grand Villa of New Port Richey and Freedom Square of Seminole, a CCRC. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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