Retirement Communities

Updated October 30, 2026

Retirement communities offer apartment living for older adults, often with meals, activities and housekeeping included. The communities below are in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch and describe themselves as independent living.

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Tips for Choosing

  • Ask what the monthly price includes and what costs extra.
  • Ask about lease length and any buy-in or move-in fees.
  • Ask how residents get more care if they need it later, and who provides it.
  • Visit in person and share a meal if you can.

Common Questions

Do these communities provide medical care?

Both describe themselves as independent living. Stone River's website says residents can contract with third-party in-home healthcare providers if they need more care. Ask each community directly what is available.

Does Stone River charge a buy-in fee?

Its website says there is no buy-in fee, and that rent is month to month with all services and amenities in one monthly price.

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