Independent living in Sun City Center, FL
Choose what makes you happy. Each and every day.
Connect. Explore. Enjoy more time to do the things you love. As an independent living resident, you’ll be free from the responsibilities of homeownership and able to spend your days as you please.
All Within One Campus
As a Life Plan Community, Freedom Plaza allows you to live a vibrant, active lifestyle now, with convenient access to higher levels of quality, on-campus care whenever you need it. What’s more, Freedom Plaza is one of the few Life Plan Communities with the Life Care contract.
This means that along with senior independent living in a thriving community, you’ll enjoy the unsurpassed financial predictability Life Care provides, and access to a high-quality continuum of care if you ever need it. We also guarantee that even if your needs change, you’ll always be able to live in the community you call home. With just one move to Freedom Plaza, you can enrich your days and feel more confident about the future.
So many wonderful choices.
We offer a host of resort-like amenities and services designed for seniors who want to stay active and engaged. Your neighbors are diverse, interesting people who share your zest for exploring, traveling and achieving. This is a place where you can nurture connections through a full social life, new learning experiences, fitness, recreation and more.
Our maintenance-free residences are ideal for seniors who lead a lock-and-leave retirement lifestyle, or those who intend to spend time relaxing at home. These bright and sunny senior apartments offer golf course views, and are available in beautifully designed studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. You can add your own personal touch by choosing your favorite flooring and paint colors. And yes, Freedom Plaza is pet-friendly!
Achieve your dream retirement with our financial options.
Flex Your Future
Most recently and most exciting, Freedom Plaza has introduced a new Flex Your Future Program which puts your dream retirement in reach. With less upfront, out-of-pocket cost and the flexibility of customized entrance fee options, more seniors are able to embrace the freedom of independent living. Customize senior living costs to suit your budget.
Life Care
As a Life Plan Community, Freedom Plaza allows you to live a vibrant, active lifestyle now, knowing you’ll have the security and convenient access to higher levels of quality, on-campus care whenever you need it.
Our Life Care contract is a simple pay for long-term care expenses that makes them more predictable. It can save you money by protecting you from the constantly rising price of health care.
Customized Living
For an initial entrance fee and subsequent monthly fee, your residence, services and amenities are customized to suit your lifestyle and changing needs. This means you can always reside in the appropriate level of care — whether it be assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing or rehabilitation.
Start your next chapter on your terms. Our pricing options let you gain instant access to our amenity-rich lifestyle and the lifelong benefits of Life Care.
Entrance fee refundability
We offer senior living contracts where a portion of your entrance fees is refundable to you or your heirs, preserving your assets and ensuring your legacy.
A variety of financial programs allow you to preserve as much of your capital as you wish, which you may then pass on to your estate.
Many residents use a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their home to find their entrance fee. The IRS has ruled that portions of both your entrance fee and monthly fee are deductible on your federal income return as prepayment of medical expenses. You can learn more by consulting your tax advisor.
Tax deductions
The IRS has ruled that part of both your entrance fee and/or monthly fee are deductible on your federal income return as prepayment of medical expenses. Certain tax deductions also apply to veterans and/or their spouses. Consult your tax advisor regarding your individual eligibility.
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Events for prospective residents.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is an independent living community?
An independent living community is the perfect place for active seniors who are able to enjoy an active life and want the total freedom of a carefree retirement lifestyle. Home maintenance and yard work become a thing of the past, and the community provides a wide range of services and amenities—including dining, a full calendar of social opportunities and entertainment, transportation, cleaning, health and wellness activities, security, and more–so residents can truly live the lives they want to live.
What’s it like to move into a life plan community?
When you move into your residence at a life plan community, you’ll receive a variety of services such as dining, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, maintenance and security, and have access to a whole array of incredible amenities and social, wellness and educational activities. You’ll live independently and enjoy the lifestyle you create for yourself. But the unique benefit of a life plan community is the access to a continuum of care right on the same campus if and when it’s needed. For instance, Freedom Plaza provides a full range of care, including assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, and long-term care. Transitioning among these levels of care is simple and seamless, and you’ll always have the peace of mind knowing that you’ll be receiving care surrounded by friends and staff who know you. Learn more about life plan communities and how they differ from nursing homes and 55+ communities on our blog.
How much does it cost to live in a retirement community?
Costs can vary widely depending on the community and the services offered.
A life care community (like Freedom Plaza) typically offers a residency agreement with a one-time entrance fee along with a monthly payment that covers the services provided. The entrance fee and monthly fee will vary depending on the size of the residence and the number of occupants. When needs change, care is provided on site from people you already know and trust. In addition to an entrance fee, a monthly fee covers community maintenance, dining programs, and access to all the services and amenities of the community. Refundability of your entrance fee will vary according to the Residency Agreement selected.
Are pets allowed?
Yes! We are a pet-friendly senior living community.
How is this different from a 55+ Community?
A Life Plan Community (also known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC) is designed for seniors 62 and older to move into the community while they’re still independent and relatively healthy. You don’t own your home or apartment. Rather, you pay a one-time entrance fee and an ongoing monthly fee that covers all maintenance inside and out; utilities; housekeeping services; transportation services; access to amenities such as a fitness center, pool, art studio, salon, library, woodworking shop and auditorium; restaurant-style dining; and more.
At many 55+ communities you simply buy a home (others offer rental agreements). HOA fees generally include lawn mowing and exterior repairs. And with the emphasis on “active,” 55+ communities provide opportunities for fitness, socializing, affinity clubs and volunteering. It sounds like a great place to live — as long as you stay healthy and active. But what if your health needs change?
Read more about why seniors are skipping the 55+ communities and choosing Independent Living.