6 Featured Independent Living Communities in the Sarasota Area
Resort-Style, All Inclusive Luxury
- 7360 55th Avenue, East, Bradenton, FL 34203
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All Inclusive 
Pets Welcome 
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- 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)
Resort-Style, All-Inclusive Luxury
- 1251 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
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All Inclusive 
Housekeeping Pets Welcome 
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)
Live Where Luxury Finds You Daily
- 841 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34285
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Housekeeping 
Memory and Dementia Care Pets Welcome Restaurant Style Dining 
Sidewalks 
Transportation 
Various Levels of Care Virtual/Video Tour
- 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.
12 Independent Living Communities in the Sarasota Area
Welcome to Your New Home
- 4540 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
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Sidewalks Transportation Various Levels of Care 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
Looks like home. Feels like family.
- 925 South River Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
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Arts and Crafts Studios Memory and Dementia Care 
Near Medical Facilities Restaurant Style Dining Sidewalks Transportation
- Restaurant-style dining room to enjoy three delicious, chef-prepared meals each day
- Plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather, including our courtyard, gazebo, pool, and barbecue areas
- Daily options for staying in shape, such as yoga, Zumba, gardening club, walking club, Wii bowling or a workout in the gym
- Excursions to local errands like shopping and banking, as well as fun trips to local restaurants, destinations, and attractions
- On-site beauty salon and barber shop, and regular visits from third-party health care providers
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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