Independent Living Communities in Riverview, FL

"The area of Tampa Gardens Senior Living was very well-kept. The young lady at the front desk greeted us with open arms as if we were family. They escorted us to different activities they have, whether it was bingo night or movies. The young lady gave us so much literature and information to take home. They showed us around the memory care facility, which was very well-kept and secure. My dad is a wanderer and likes to walk around, but we felt very secure that he wouldn't be in any danger or anything like that. The staffing was amazing. The place was immaculate. They have menus and so many activities that would keep my dad occupied and very busy. We even spoke to one of the nurses there who takes care of these patients with these needs. She was very, very helpful. She speaks multiple languages, which is fantastic, not only English, but she also speaks Spanish. Someone else spoke Filipino, which is fantastic. Somebody else spoke Hindi, who is very well-balanced. We saw the menu, which had a large variety. They had vegan choices and choices for special diets and special needs. It was a very nice menu that we saw. The dining area was very clean and organized."

"I toured Azalea Park, and that was my favorite. We went in right around lunchtime. The dining room was excellent. As soon as you walk in the door it is to the left, and it's big. On their menus they show you an example of the food. They make the plates and cover them with Saran wrap and put them on a tray so you can actually see the food you're going to be eating, which I thought was very impressive. The apartment was excellent, too. It had everything you would want. It was just really good. The people were very friendly, explaining what kind of things they offer and the events they do and that kind of thing. I think everything is supplied but a microwave. Their apartment had one of those 24-inch stoves, but it was still a four-burner. The refrigerators were full-sized. They will do your laundry, they will come in and clean your apartment, and they will change your linens. They have a laundromat there if you want to do them on your own. They have a game room, an exercise room, and a fitness room. The game room has a pool table and different tables where you can do jigsaw puzzles and things like. They have card games and game nights and that kind of thing going on. The building was very clean and very organized. The grounds were beautiful. They serve three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner."

"We toured Keystone Place at Terra Bella. I like that very much. I thought that esthetically, it looked good, it was clean, and the staff we spoke to was very friendly. The residents appear to be happy, the ones we saw walking around. If it was me, I would have gotten into that place. It was very nice. They were very helpful and very friendly. They did a great job giving us a tour and telling us about the services they provide and the activities that are available for the residents. It was great. It was a good atmosphere."

"We toured Lake Morton Senior Living, which was very clean. We ate lunch there, and the food was delicious. I viewed some of the apartments, which were very nice and reasonably priced. They have activities there, and the apartments are very roomy."

Sunstar Village, located at 7575 65th Way in Pinellas Park, Florida, is a welcoming assisted living community dedicated to compassionate, family-centered care. Designed to support seniors who need assistance with daily living while preserving their independence, Sunstar Village offers a safe and comfortable environment where residents feel at home. The community provides personalized services tailored to each resident's unique needs, with a mission focused on dignity, peace of mind, and well-being. Whether transitioning from independent living or seeking a supportive long-term home, residents and families can trust in the warm, attentive care that defines Sunstar Village. Set within a charming residential area, Sunstar Village features thoughtfully designed apartments, including the popular "SunBeam Single," nestled around beautifully maintained garden courtyards. Residents benefit from a secure, gated setting with ample guest and resident parking, along with housekeeping, linen and laundry services, and private cleaning options. The shared dining room encourages social connection during nutritious meals, with accommodations for diabetic, kosher, vegetarian, and other special diets. Daily life is enriched through a diverse calendar of activities, including music, games, book clubs, arts and crafts, gardening, and organized offsite excursions-all promoting engagement and enjoyment. What makes Sunstar Village truly stand out is its homelike atmosphere and devoted staff, who treat every resident like family. Safety is a top priority, with trained caregivers providing support around the clock and medication assistance as needed. The community's location in central Pinellas Park offers proximity to local attractions such as Sawgrass Lake Park, Heritage Village, the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, and Fort De Soto Park-perfect for family visits and resident outings. With a strong reputation for excellence, Sunstar Village is a trusted choice for seniors seeking comfort, care, and community. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration

"We like the grounds, the size, and the layout of the condos at Addington Place at College Harbor. The thing we liked least was the long waiting list. Other than that, the staff was very nice, very pleasant, and very informative. They have a good activities list. We also liked its location and cost. There was a good, varied menu, and you had good choices. It wasn't just one or two things. There were a number of items available."

"When you come into American House St. Petersburg, it is very welcoming. The place smells good and it's visually very pleasing. Everybody takes the time to help you. I spoke with a lady named Theresa. She is top-notch and very welcoming. She took the time to answer all my questions. In comparison to other communities, they have better ratios of patients to caregivers. Although it's more expensive, it's definitely worth it. They have a patio and an area where they do activities. They have many different seating areas where they can get together, whether it's by a fireplace or something to watch or just conversation-wise. They have hair salons available and many different doctors come in, from podiatry to general care. I was very surprised by that. The facility is brand new. They finished building it in 2021, and they're not in a flood zone."

"I thought Grand Villa of Clearwater was nice. It was a little bit more expensive, but I like the facility. I like the people that I met there. It seemed very clean. It seemed like they cared about the residents. There were no activities going on at the time because it was a weekend, but they had an activity center. And it looked like they had a place for physical therapy. The room that my dad would have had would have been a shared room. It was like two separate sleeping spaces, a shared bathroom, and a kitchen area. The salesperson I met was very helpful and gave me a lot of useful information as far as getting Dad Medicaid assistance. The residents seemed happy there, too."

"I have two very spacious rooms and two baths as well as a beautiful porch. The one meal a day is always delicious and we're able to bring home anything we can't eat, which is often my dinner at night. The grounds are always beautiful and so well kept. We have a wealth of activities. Our staff are always so helpful and polite. It is really like being on a cruise without the water! I really love living here! Florence F."

"I visited Lake Seminole Square, where my friends live. The facilities were convenient for me. My friends and everything I do are in the area. The apartments were very nice. It offered very good activities, and the food was very good. Also, the staff was very good, and I had no problems. They were very nice."

"I like the fact that there are many people at The Barrington Senior Living. They have so many things, there are choices at lunchtime, and there is a menu in the evening. They come in and vacuum, but my brother does his own pills there. The food is excellent. The amenities are great. It seems like there is a bus service. The staff is friendly. There's a wide range of things you could do. They have poker, and a 4:00 social hour where you can have a cheap glass of wine. I thought the whole thing had a wonderful, open, good atmosphere, and it was nice. The public areas were wonderful. However, it was a little bit old. In terms of activities, I enjoyed the grand piano that the lady played in the entry area. I saw that there were exercise classes that interested me. I think they had a book club or something on books there. They had poker and billiards, maybe."

"Freedom square feels like home. The staff is kind, the neighbors are friendly and there's always something fun going on. It's a great place to live and feel supported"

"Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is a beautiful place, and I would love to live there, but I cannot afford that rate. I looked at their assisted living, but they have everything. It seems spacious to me, and there's so much to do. They have a beautiful swimming pool, which I would like to use. They have walking paths, and they have bridges that go across their waterways and come back around to the complex. If you want to take a nice stroll, you can go through the woods. It's gorgeous. The people there are fantastic. They're very friendly. The people who are living there now are very friendly, too. I got to talk to a few of them. The staff members were wonderful. The building was excellent. I met one of the maintenance men, who was cleaning while we were there, and he was very thorough. I was impressed with him. The rooms were amazing. I was impressed with them. I looked at a two-bedroom and a one-bedroom. For myself, I would want a one-bedroom. They're spacious and very nice. There's a refrigerator and a little kitchenette in there. The bathroom is very accommodating. It has a nice big walk-in shower."

"I went to Hacienda Heights. I like the idea that it seems to have the feel of a cruise ship. You have your food and choices. You don't have to be involved in anything because you have your own place. Instead of having an apartment, you have a little house. I'm calling it my dollhouse, coming from a big house to downsize. The people in the community are all younger than those that you would find in a home for assisted living. These people are on their own and they give you air between houses; you're not sitting on top of the other one. That's what I liked. I didn't want to go back to the housing situation of back to back or neck to neck. Here, they give you a little bit (not a lot) of land in between. Some of them are even prettier, but they're a little bit more expensive than what I can handle. The only thing I'm a little disappointed in is I wanted something a little bit more secluded. In the area of Riverview, everything's being built up. It's a community attached to a community, where there are lots of mini malls, stores, and traffic. When you pull into the Hacienda Heights, you have a little bit of a way where you get a lot more seclusion. It's so beautiful. They have the aerobics heated pool session to help you move health wise. None of it has to be by a doctor's prescription or anything. It's up to you to take the classes with whoever the instructors are. I love that they have sewing, and they have volunteering to sew for children's hospitals. I like that they have dancing lessons, if you're able to. They have potluck dinners that you are able to do if you want. It's all available at the large clubhouse that's centrally located."