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Stone River Retirement

  7360 55th Avenue, East
Bradenton, FL 34203

941-216-0406

Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay

  1414 69th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34207

941-257-0429

Truewood by Merrill, Bradenton

  3409 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205

Freedom Village Bradenton

  6406 21st Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34209

Sunnyside Village

  5201 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34232

Grand Villa of Sarasota

  730 South Osprey Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236

941-444-1022

American House Sarasota

  4540 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233

941-306-4091

Elancé Sarasota

  3260 Lake Pointe Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34231

941-929-2400

Seaside Springs Retirement Community

  1251 S Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229

941-548-0148

The Goldton at Venice

  108 Bella Verde Blvd.
Nokomis, FL 34275

941-259-6412

Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay

  841 Venetia Bay Blvd
Venice, FL 34285

The Pavilion of Downtown Venice

  200 Nassau Street North
Venice, FL 34285

Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe

  1000 Aston Gardens Dr.
Venice, FL 34292

941-234-0896

Aston Gardens At The Courtyards

  231 Courtyards Blvd.
Sun City Center, FL 33573

813-434-1890

Sun Towers Assisted Living

  101 Trinity Lakes Dr.
Sun City Center, FL 33573

813-634-3347

Sun Towers Retirement Community

  101 Trinity Lakes Dr
Sun City Center, FL 33573

Freedom Plaza

  1010 American Eagle Boulevard
Sun City Center, FL 33573

Westminster Suncoast

  1095 Pinellas Point Drive South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Westminster Shores

  125 - 56th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Aston Gardens at Sun City Center

  1311 Aston Gardens Court
Sun City Center, FL 33573

813-642-7476

7 Featured Independent Living Communities in the Bradenton Area

Stone River Retirement

Resort-Style, All Inclusive Luxury

  •  7360 55th Avenue, East, Bradenton, FL 34203
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  • All Inclusive All Inclusive
    Pets Welcome Pets Welcome
    Virtual/Video Tour Virtual/Video Tour
  • A choice of floor plans, apartment size, and balcony/ deck options.
  • Signature Freedom Dining program means professional chefs, flexible dining hours, and four meal choices every day: casual buffet, fine dining, chef's pantry, or room service.
  • Travel Program: Residents can travel to any of our RLC communities in the United States to enjoy the same benefits as in their home community. With a maximum set of days within a calendar year, your stay is free.
  • Stadium seating theater for movies, live music, and more!
  • Live-in managers, 24-hour concierge/valet parking, and scheduled transportation. Utilities include: Cable, Internet and Phone Service. Our Main Street with amenities, like a salon, pharmacy, gift shop, and a bank. (Fee based services)

Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay

Best Retirement Community in Bradenton, FL

  •  1414 69th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207
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  • Memory and Dementia Care Memory and Dementia Care
    Pets Welcome Pets Welcome
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
    Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
     Transportation Transportation
    Various Levels of Care Various Levels of Care
    Virtual/Video Tour Virtual/Video Tour
  • On-site Medical Director, Porfessional Team Available 24 hours a day
  • Outdoor Pool, Putting Green and multiple dining options
  • Delicious Chef-Prepared Gourmet Meals
  • Social Activities, Classes, Clubs, Games, Outings & More!
  • Health & Fitness Center

Seaside Springs Retirement Community

Resort-Style, All-Inclusive Luxury

  •  1251 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
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  • All Inclusive All Inclusive
    Housekeeping Housekeeping
    Pets Welcome Pets Welcome
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
  • A choice of floor plans, apartment size, and balcony/ deck options.
  • Signature Freedom Dining program means professional chefs, flexible dining hours, and four meal choices every day: casual buffet, fine dining, chef's pantry, or room service.
  • Travel Program: Residents can travel to any of our RLC communities in the United States to enjoy the same benefits as in their home community. With a maximum set of days within a calendar year, your stay is free.
  • Stadium seating theater for movies , live music, and more!
  • Live-in managers, 24-hour concierge/valet parking, and scheduled transportation. Utilities Include: Cable, Internet and Phone Service. Our Main Street with amenities, like a salon, pharmacy, gift shop, and a bank. (Fee based services)

The Goldton at Venice

Seniors Living Life to their Fullest!

  •  108 Bella Verde Blvd., Nokomis, FL 34275
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  • Arts and Crafts Studios Arts and Crafts Studios
    Housekeeping Housekeeping
    Memory and Dementia Care Memory and Dementia Care
    Near Medical Facilities Near Medical Facilities
    On-Call Physician On-Call Physician
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
    Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
     Transportation Transportation
    Various Levels of Care Various Levels of Care
    Virtual/Video Tour Virtual/Video Tour
  • Luxurious Independent Living
  • High End Assisted Living
  • Personalized Support in Memory Care
  • Superb dining
  • Comfort, Security, and Convenience all around

Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe

Best Retirement Community in Venice, FL

  •  1000 Aston Gardens Dr., Venice, FL 34292
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  • Housekeeping Housekeeping
    Memory and Dementia Care Memory and Dementia Care
    Pets Welcome Pets Welcome
    Sidewalks Sidewalks
    Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
     Transportation Transportation
    Various Levels of Care Various Levels of Care
  • Minutes From Gulf Beaches
  • 24-hour Professional Staff
  • Wellness Programs for Healthy Living
  • Bocce Ball Court, Putting Green, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Covered Outdoor Walkways
  • Weekly Bingo Night, Walking Club, Brain Games, Shopping & Dining Trips, Cards & Games Clubs and More

Aston Gardens At The Courtyards

Best Retirement Community in Sun City Center, FL

  •  231 Courtyards Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573
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  • Housekeeping Housekeeping
    Pets Welcome Pets Welcome
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
    Sidewalks Sidewalks
    Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
     Transportation Transportation
    Virtual/Video Tour Virtual/Video Tour
  • Luxury Upgraded Apartment Homes
  • Delicious Chef-Prepared Gourmet Meals
  • Social Activities, Classes, Clubs, Games, Outings & More!
  • Health & Fitness Center, Year Round Heated Pool
  • Sun Deck Dog Park

Aston Gardens at Sun City Center

Best Retirement Community in Sun City Center, FL

  •  1311 Aston Gardens Court, Sun City Center, FL 33573
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  • Housekeeping Housekeeping
    Pets Welcome Pets Welcome
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
    Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
     Transportation Transportation
    Virtual/Video Tour Virtual/Video Tour
  • Luxury Upgraded Apartment Homes
  • Delicious Chef-Prepared Gourmet Meals, Continental Breakfast and Weekend Brunches
  • Social Activities, Classes, Clubs, Games, Outings & Bocce Ball, Putting Green & MORE!
  • Health & Fitness Center & Fitness Track, Year Round Heated Pool
  • In-house physiotherapist

13 Independent Living Communities in the Bradenton Area

Grand Villa of Sarasota

Welcome to Senior Living at Grand Villa of Sarasota

  •  730 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
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  • Housekeeping Housekeeping
    Memory and Dementia Care Memory and Dementia Care
    Near Medical Facilities Near Medical Facilities
    Pets Welcome Pets Welcome
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
     Transportation Transportation
    Various Levels of Care Various Levels of Care
    Virtual/Video Tour Virtual/Video Tour
  • Month-to-month rental/No buy-in
  • Anytime Dining in our beautiful dining room
  • Ample resident and guest parking
  • Scheduled transportation provided on air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible bus
  • Small pets welcome

American House Sarasota

Welcome to Your New Home

  •  4540 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
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  • Pets Welcome Pets Welcome
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
    Short Term Short Term
    Sidewalks Sidewalks
     Transportation Transportation
    Various Levels of Care Various Levels of Care
    Virtual/Video Tour Virtual/Video Tour
  • Our maintenance-free lifestyle, peaceful surroundings and gorgeous grounds provide a serene senior living environment.
  • Our independent living program offers a variety of services, including: daily meals in a restaurant-style setting, housekeeping, engaging activities, entertaining events and chauffeured transportation – just to name a few
  • American House communities can provide assistance with meals, laundry, medication reminders, physical therapy, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and more. Residents who need additional assistance can choose services a la carte, or our third-party, health care provider can help you create a custom care plan
  • 24-Hour Staff, Emergency Alert System
  • Heated Exercise Pool & Spa

Elancé Sarasota

Living Luxury in Sarasota

  •  3260 Lake Pointe Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34231
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  • Arts and Crafts Studios Arts and Crafts Studios
    Housekeeping Housekeeping
    Memory and Dementia Care Memory and Dementia Care
    Near Medical Facilities Near Medical Facilities
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
    Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
     Transportation Transportation
    Various Levels of Care Various Levels of Care
  • Provides different levels of care
  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Life Enrichment activities
  • Superb dining
  • Comfort, Security, and Convenience all around

Sun Towers Assisted Living

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Extended Congregate Care and Skilled Nursing Community

  •  101 Trinity Lakes Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573
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  • Arts and Crafts Studios Arts and Crafts Studios
    Housekeeping Housekeeping
    Memory and Dementia Care Memory and Dementia Care
    Near Medical Facilities Near Medical Facilities
    Restaurant Style Dining Restaurant Style Dining
     Transportation Transportation
    Various Levels of Care Various Levels of Care

$3,257 per month

  • Staff available 24/7 to assist residents with any needs or care
  • Complimentary transportation to shopping and appointments
  • Daily recreational and activities programs, outings and events
  • Nine different floor plans to choose from all with beautiful screened in lanais
  • Inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy

Truewood by Merrill, Bradenton

Discover a Welcoming Senior Living Community in Bradenton

  •   3409 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  • We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette/Patio/Balcony
  • Salon, Library & Fitness Center
  • Weekly Housekeeping & 24-Hour Staffing
  • Resident Call System & Wellness Program

Freedom Village Bradenton

Florida Senior Living at its Finest

  •  6406 21st Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom floor plans available
  • Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
  • Emergency Call System
  • Wall to wall carpeting
  • Cable TV hookup

Sunnyside Village

Best decision we ever made...

  •  5201 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34232
  • Independent residential living with duplex homes, villas and garden apartments.
  • Assisted living care for those who need more personal support and assistance.
  • One of the finest providers of 24-hour comprehensive care in the region.
  • Offering a range of physical, speech, and occupational therapies.

Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay

Live Where Luxury Finds You Daily

  •  841 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34285
  • Multiple beautiful floor plans to choose from
  • Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay is our first senior living community. Nestled on over six lush acres in the heart of Venice, Florida, it is close to the Gulf of Mexico and beaches, minutes from the historic downtown district with shopping, restaurants and services.
  • Tuscan Gardens is much more than a beautiful, secure place to live. It is a warm, vibrant home filled with life! Our residents wake every day to so many opportunities to laugh, learn and love.
  • Tuscan Gardens is rich with beauty, activity, laughter, and love; all combine to form our Signature Experience not found in other senior living communities.
  • We put great emphasis on food – the aromas, textures, and flavors – and create Signature Senior Dining experiences worthy of our residents.

The Pavilion of Downtown Venice

The independence you want, the care you deserve.

  •  200 Nassau Street North, Venice, FL 34285
  • Spacious closets / Full furnished apartments / Private baths
  • Daily housekeeping / 3 meals per day
  • Respite care / Personal care / Short term stays
  • Elegant courtyards / Beauty and barber shops
  • Activities and social programs

Sun Towers Retirement Community

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Extended Congregate Care and Skilled Nursing Community

  •  101 Trinity Lakes Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573

Starting From $1902 monthly

  • Staff available 24/7 to assist residents with any needs or care
  • Complimentary transportation to shopping and appointments
  • Daily recreational and activities programs, outings and events
  • Nine different floor plans to choose from all with beautiful screened in lanais
  • Inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy

Freedom Plaza

Your Life, Your Way, Every Day

  •  1010 American Eagle Boulevard, Sun City Center, FL 33573
  • Staff available 24 hours a day for residents' convenience or in case of emergency
  • Exercise and fitness programs, health and wellness services and health screenings
  • Multiple dining options, including a cafe/bistro and bar
  • Lifelong learning, including arts and crafts
  • Priority access to other levels of care

Westminster Suncoast

Live Well. Be Happy.

  •  1095 Pinellas Point Drive South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
  • Exclusive My W Life well–being program, emphasizing wellness of body, mind and soul
  • Delightful dining options, including restaurant-style dining or casual café care
  • Fitness center, heated, outdoor swimming pool
  • Library and computer center, housekeeping services and scheduled transportation
  • 24-hour security

Westminster Shores

Live Well. Be Happy.

  •  125 - 56th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
  • Exclusive My W Life well-being program, emphasizing wellness of body, mind and soul
  • Waterfront, restaurant-style dining or casual fare in the Crossroads Cafe
  • Fitness center, heated, outdoor swimming pool
  • Pickleball courts, bocce court and dog park, deep-water launch for kayaks and canoes
  • Housekeeping services and scheduled transportation

What are Retirement Communities?
Retirement communities are often also called independent living communities, because they are designed for seniors who are able to live independently, with no need for daily personal or medical care. They are generally mid-to large-sized campus-style communities that offer a wide variety of activities and conveniences for residents.

If this sounds similar to an active adult or 55+ community, that is because retirement and active adult communities share some core commonalities. These often include providing exterior home and lawn maintenance, planned social activities, communal spaces and outdoor amenities such as tennis courts, golf courses or swimming pools. The benefits of living in a retirement community are generally the same as living in other types of senior housing: more opportunities for social engagement, more free time to spend pursuing hobbies and low-maintenance living. Retirement communities take low-maintenance living to an even higher level than active adult communities, because the following are often included, with other services available a la carte:

• Meals – 3x/day, served in a dining room
• Linen and laundry service
• Housekeeping
• Interior home maintenance
• Scheduled transportation to shopping, medical appointments and other errands
• 24-hr staff and onsite-healthcare in case of emergency

As in most types of senior housing, the size and style of home varies from community to community, from studio apartments to large villas, often with many styles available within the same campus. While the homes may differ in size, most will have features that are designed with seniors in mind, such as:

• One-level living
• Wide doorways
• Walk-in showers
• Low thresholds
• Emergency call systems

And while every community is unique, many will offer the same types of amenities and benefits to residents, all aimed at allowing them to live easier, more engaged and fulfilling lives. Most retirement communities provide an even broader range of amenities than those found in active adult communities, including:

• Daily scheduled activities, fitness classes or crafts
• On-site salons, libraries and chapels
• Game rooms
• Theaters
• Community meeting spaces such as club houses and bistros
• Private dining rooms for special family meals
• Community excursions

Some independent living communities are located within larger campuses that also offer assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care services; these campuses are called Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). They offer a full range of senior care to residents as they age and their health needs change. CCRCs allow residents to age in place, and stay within the same overall community, as they move from one level of care to the next. A CCRC is especially helpful if one spouse has different care needs than the other. Even if one spouse is in a higher-level care facility, couples are still close enough to see each other every day and are able to enjoy the same amenities and activities.

Use our US map above to begin your search for the best retirement communities for you or your loved one.