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If you’re looking for independent living in the South Tampa area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in South Tampa. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 81 independent living facilities in South Tampa, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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: 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.
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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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
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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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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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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.
Unisen is the community that's dreaming just as big as you are as you enter your best years. For over 30 years, our residents have been the influencers behind Tampa's leading 62+ lifestyle experience. And as a not-for-profit lifecare community, we offer one-of-a-kind choices and healthcare...
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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.
Unisen is the community that's dreaming just as big as you are as you enter your best years. For over 30 years, our residents have been the influencers behind Tampa's leading 62+ lifestyle experience. And as a not-for-profit lifecare community, we offer one-of-a-kind choices and healthcare...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
We are excited to show you how you can get superior assisted living or memory care at its best with all inclusive pricing.
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.
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: 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.
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 South Tampa, FL
The average cost of senior living in South Tampa is $3,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeland, FL with an average of $3,410 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Tampa, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Tampa, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Tampa vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Tampa, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in South Tampa
Recent reviews for independent living in South Tampa
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.
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.
Cypress Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care Residence in Sun City Center, FL
5.0
Everyone working there is very friendly. The facility is kept very clean. The thing most important to me is that my mother needs a lot of care and the girls that work with her really do a nice job. I would recommend this facility to other friends and family.
South Tampa independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Tampa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Tampa, 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 Tampa 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 Tampa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Tampa, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Tampa 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 Tampa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Tampa, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Tampa 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 Tampa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Tampa, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Azalea Park and The Princess Martha are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Tampa, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 81 independent living facilities near South Tampa, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Tampa, Florida are Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Azalea Park and The Princess Martha. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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