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Overview of Aston Gardens at the Courtyards

Overseen by Twyla Dawn Sampson, Aston Gardens at the Courtyards offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Sun City Center, FL. With multiple leves of care, residents can stay evevn when their needs progress.

The community has 105 beds and offers one- and two-bedroom apartments, which can accommodate a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet.

A heated pool available throughout the year supports lounging and water aerobics, while the fitness center provides a place to exercise and the salon or spa offers on-site personal care services. Complimentary transportation is available for shopping, religious services, and medical appointments. With a Walk Score of 49, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Overview of American House St. Petersburg

American House St. Petersburg offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in St. Petersburg, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care supports short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The combination of care levels may fit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

American House St. Petersburg has 120 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Larger layouts can suit couples moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a studio provides one private space.

A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community.

Residents can dine in a restaurant-style setting with chef-prepared meals, use the swimming pool, and visit the salon and barber shop. Personal and scheduled transportation is available, while the activity and fitness centers offer places for activities and exercise. The community also coordinates hospice care.

Insurance and/or HMO can be used for payment. Eugene Edwin Valentine serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Px Shs St. Petersburg Owner.

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Palm Harbor, Florida. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, whereas independent living supports private living without daily care. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may suit a resident who wants independent living now and access to assisted living if daily support becomes necessary. With 40 beds, the community is small enough for staff and residents to get to know each other. Housing includes one bed and two bed layouts, with the one bed option intended for one resident and the two bed option able to suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Payment accepted includes Veteran Affairs Benefits, giving eligible veterans a listed way to help pay for care; Susan Gianelli serves as administrator, and Snh Se Tenant Trs operates the community.

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Starting Price $3,200/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Palagio Senior Living

Palagio Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Orange Park, Florida. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks without giving up an apartment.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because a move to another care setting may not require leaving Palagio.

The community has 120 beds with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom can work for a couple moving together, while a studio offers one person a private space.

Respite care is available for short stays. This can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Payment options include CHAMPUS, insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Affairs benefits, and Workers Compensation. Crystal Major serves as the administrator, and Opfl Ops operates Palagio Senior Living.

The area has a Walk Score of 37 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Overview of Watercrest Buena Vista

Watercrest Buena Vista offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in The Villages, FL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Suite housing is available. Starting monthly prices are $4,500 for independent living, $4,900 for assisted living, and $6,695 for memory care; the differences reflect the increasing level of daily assistance and supervision associated with each care type.

Residents can use the pool, verandas, rooftop social area, and other outdoor living spaces for time outside. Dining includes chef-prepared meals in the W Room, poolside, or a private dining room, while salon services, massage, Spa W, fitness, Therapy Services, and rehabilitation services provide on-site options for personal care, wellness, and therapy needs. Transportation is available for residents, and pets are allowed.

A Walk Score of 37 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Jennifer Butler serves as the administrator, and PX SHS Buena Vista Operator operates the community.

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$4,900/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of CountrySide Lakes

CountrySide Lakes offers assisted living and independent living in Port Orange, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Having both care levels means a resident’s needs can grow over time without requiring a move outside the community. The community is in the Howell Place At Countryside neighborhood and has 120 beds.

Housing includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, with a two-bedroom option for a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with a pet.

The area has a Walk Score of 59 and is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can complete some nearby errands independently; Mary Kristine Williams serves as the administrator, and Shepherd Csl operates the community.

Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Pace

Arcadia Senior Living Pace offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Pace, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 80 beds. Its size and range of care levels mean a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The combination of care options and respite care may suit someone who needs increasing support over time or a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage. Residents may keep pets, and the salon and spa, transportation, and chef prepared meals served in a restaurant style atmosphere add specific features to daily life.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Insurance and/or HMO plans are accepted as payment.

Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte offers assisted living, independent living and respite care in Port Charlotte, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care offers a brief stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Together, these care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 110 beds, with studio, one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The starting price is $3,710 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting.

Residents can use a heated outdoor swimming pool, professional beauty salon and barber shop, arts and crafts studio, card room, library, media center, private dining room and patio. There are scheduled daily activities, recreation and social events, live entertainment, local outings and excursions, along with Elevate programming, so residents have different ways to spend time and participate in community life. Pets are allowed. Noelle Laponte Wiggin serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $3,710/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026