Independent Living Communities in Saint Petersburg, FL

"We toured Elison Senior Living Community of Pinecrest. It was beautiful. It was like living in a nice apartment complex. It had a great restaurant. We could see people going in there to eat. Jennifer was amazing. She reached out to me again and said, I see you're going to come and tour us again. So she's given me a call and we've been talking. It was very nice and clean. It might be a little difficult for my dad to get around if he decides to go there right at first until he memorizes his way to get there. The lobby was beautiful, and where we toured was beautiful. He was looking at a studio at that point, and it was super nice. We only saw a little studio and it was tiny, but my dad doesn't really need much more than that."

"I like the living space. The kitchen has been good. I also like the trees and the nature on campus."

"After Hurricane Helene devastated our area, my mom lost her St. Pete Beach condo to the storm surge. We were feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. Thankfully, we found Cyndi S. at Belleair Towers - it was truly a miracle. The team here was incredibly kind and accommodating, making my mom feel welcome and cared for during such a difficult time. The apartment they provided was absolutely perfect—clean, comfortable, and just what she needed to regain a sense of stability. A special thanks to Cyndi, Camille and the Belleair Towers team who went above and beyond in making sure everything was taken care of. Their compassion and professionalism made all the difference. We can't recommend Belleair Towers highly enough! This is more than just a place to live—it's a community that truly cares."

"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."

"My friend will move into Brookdale Bayshore. First of all, the view is beautiful and every single room has a view of the bay. It's got a great outdoor pool, kitchen, and a dock that even provides fishing poles. Everybody was nice. It's a beautiful facility, and everything seemed just first-class. Anna's great, and she'd been my point of contact throughout the whole process. She's been readily available and has answered all my questions. They invited us to have lunch one day. We sat in on lunch, and they provided a glass of wine for us, and that was great. The menu options I saw looked extensive, and all of them sounded good. They do have a beauty salon. They have the library. They have a whole lot of different functions going on. They have live music and happy hours. They have outings where they go to different places."

"I guess there was a miscommunication on my appointment for Saturday. There was no one there to show me around. Finally, the activity director, interrupted her pickle game to come and show me the model room and answer a few questions. I was told someone would call me next week with prices, availability, etc."

"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."

"Since moving into a spacious independent living apartment 14 months ago, we have experienced resort living with the added bonus of a Wellness Center and 24/7 EMT services. In addition to a caring management and staff, add on expertise! Hurricanes? No hassle for residents, because EVERYTHING is under control! Top management moves into our complex with generators, dining, communication, medical assistance…all covered! Tina Turner sang it and we agree: “Simply the best, better than all the rest.”"

"My friend is at Freedom Village of Bradenton. It's a very nice place. They're very caring, and that's what I like best. The upkeep is very good. The rooms are just recently renovated, so they're very nice. Their food is very good. It tastes good, and there's a choice between two different meals, so that's nice. There are activities there. They're kind of challenging for some of them, but they are nice. They are good. The cost is kind of high, though."

"I was very impressed with The Meridian at Brandon. I thought that the place was great. I had a nice tour. I was very impressed with the facility, and I was very impressed with the way that facility was kept, and with the people who gave me the tour and told me all about it. It's bright, airy, and clean. They take good care of the building. I like the design of it, too. There are a lot of very big open, airy spaces. There's a lot of little nooks and crannies where people can sit. They have cool things like fireplaces and a place where you can walk your dog. They have good security, too. It's independent living, assisted living, and then they have a memory care unit. And I was very impressed with the way that they did that, because a lot of people go in knowing they're going to graduate from independent living to assisted living, and then actually wind up needing full 24-hour supervision. I only met three staff, and they were all delightful. The food looked fresh and well prepared. Their menu has a lot of variety and the people who live there have choices. If they don't want the main thing on the menu, they can get choices. They can also get service if they miss a meal like they come down and it's too late for breakfast like they overslept or whatever, or if they want a late lunch. The dining room accommodates people, which I thought was good."

"I chose Water's Edge of Bradenton for myself. I pretty much looked at several, and I liked that one the best. They were the only ones who had everything I wanted. I've been there twice. This past week, I went to lunch to taste the food, and it was excellent. They have a very good chef there, so I was impressed. The people are fantastic. They're very friendly. The service seems to be fantastic. They interact with all the people who are staying there, and I like that. They have all kinds of activities. They have outings where they take the bus and go to different restaurants and museums. Plus, they have all kinds of activities there. They have a fully equipped gym, which I like because I like to exercise. They have a swimming pool, which I intend to use a lot. I'm pleased with it. I like the apartments. Their apartments are very nice. The staff is very cooperative, very helpful, and very friendly, and they'll do anything for you. You're treated like a queen. I met five of them and every one of them was nicer than the last one. It was just unbelievable how friendly they were and how helpful they wanted to be. The food was very good. The lunch was very good. We didn't have dinner, but the dinner looked good, too. They had everything. I chose a meatball sandwich, which was fantastic, and the marinara sauce was excellent on it. I got coleslaw. I ordered onion rings, and they supplied dessert and drinks. It's very well prepared. I like the way it's laid out. You don't have to go too far to get anywhere. It's all pretty centralized. They have independent living and memory care, but everything is like around in a circle. Then they have villas for just the independent living people with garages. Everything is so nice, and the lawns are manicured, and they take very good care of everything. They have walking paths, and they have a little screened porch that you can sit out from your apartment, which I like. It's very clean. The dining room was very clean, very orderly, and very nice. The windows all looked nice and clean. You could look out, and you didn't see any smudges or anything. I even talked to some of the ladies who were folding clothes, and they were very nice and friendly. I'm really sold on this place, and I looked at a lot of them, and I liked everything that I saw there. There wasn't one thing that I didn't like. They are an official shelter. They have air compressors and generators, and all kinds of things in case of a hurricane. When Milton hit, they all stayed there. Even the staff came in to shelter with their families. They brought their families in. It's a very family-oriented type of place. I liked it."

"Woodlands Village has independent living and assisted living. I looked at the independent side, but they also showed me where the assisted living side was. I thought the people were nice. The only drawback was that you didn't have your own washer and dryer. It was very clean and very nice. The person who assisted me during the tour was very nice. The apartment was cute. It had a little terrace outside, and it was nicely laid out."

"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 Hawthorne Estates of Brandon, and the staff was so friendly. They welcomed me, and I thought, "I have been living there for a long time." The people who lived there were very nice. I really enjoyed it when I was there. It was a friendly atmosphere, and I loved it. The facility was very clean, and I didn't have any problems. I walk with a walker, so going in and coming out of the facility was great. They have a washer and dryer in the hall of each floor. They have activities. They showed me where I could get my hair done. They have salons. They told me at two that they had the happy hour. They had an exercise class, and they showed me a dining room, and it was beautiful."