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Active Retirement Community in Dunedin, FL

Live the Life You Love at Mease Life

700 Mease Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698 Get Directions

Coastal-Town Living with Downtown Dunedin on the Doorstep.

Mease Life offers a rare combination of a continuing care retirement community where the waterfront and historic downtown Dunedin are both joyously walkable. Featuring private balcony options, an outdoor pool and active wellness programming, the campus sits near downtown Dunedin and the scenic shoreline, with Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island beaches close by. Enjoy access to arts, travel and medical resources without diminishing the neighborhood scale residents enjoy at home.

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Cindy Custer Mease Life Resident

“We have more freedom here than we did in our old home. My only regret is there’s never enough hours in the day to do everything we want.”

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Sharon Grimshaw & Steve Soso Mease Life Residents

“Mease Life is like a wonderful cruise ship docked forever in an amazing port! We’re a lot closer to everything we want to do!”

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Benefits of this Dunedin Retirement Community’s Amenities

Good Mornings. Full Days. The Kind of Florida Life You’ve Earned.

At Mease Life, location is an amenity. Walk to the beach or downtown Dunedin. The campus itself also has spectacular amenities that represent the best of Florida retirement.

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Downtown Dunedin Within Walking Distance

Restaurants, shops, events, and local gathering places are accessible without turning every outing into a driving trip.

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Waterfront Access Close to Home

Scenic shoreline routes make coastal views and fresh air part of the regular routine.

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Private Screened Balconies

Apartment homes include outdoor space for morning coffee, plants and Gulf Coast breezes.

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A Resort-Style Outdoor Pool

Residents can swim, join aqua aerobics or simply relax poolside in the Florida sun.

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Fitness Classes

Instructor-led programs accommodate different ability levels and support consistent movement.

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Wellness Resources Beyond Exercise

Massage therapy, a wellness library, an information center, and a juice bar complement scheduled classes.

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Studio to Two-Bedroom Choices

Floor plans provide options for efficient living, extra room and different balcony and interior arrangements.

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No-Evacuation-Zone

Feel a sense of reassurance during severe weather, with protection from hurricanes.

Why Acts Sets the Standard in Senior Living

50 + Years
Not-For-Profit Excellence
96 %
Resident Satisfaction
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See the Beauty for Yourself.

Visit the apartments, dining and wellness spaces first, then experience the surrounding neighborhood. The transition from campus to downtown is central to understanding what makes Mease Life different.

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Dunedin Senior Living Floor Plans

Apartments Designed Around Comfort.

Mease Life offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments featuring full kitchens, spacious closets, individual temperature controls, and options for large screened balconies.

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Retirement Community Pricing in Dunedin, FL

Predictable Costs for the Rest of Your Life, No Matter What Changes. 

For a CCRC like Mease Life, an entrance fee is not an added cost but a prepayment on future healthcare at today’s rates. You lock in access to assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care before they are ever needed. 

Residents average 39 to 41 percent in tax deductions on fees as a prepaid medical expense. And if savings are ever outlived through no fault of your own, the Acts Samaritan Fund ensures you are never asked to leave. 

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Senior Health Services

A Full Continuum of Care in the Community You Already Know.

Mease Life offers assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation therapy, and respite care for residents and eligible nonresidents in Dunedin.

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Assisted Living

Daily assistance with personal routines.

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Skilled Nursing

Short- and long-term care at The Cedar.

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Memory Care

Specialized cognitive support and engagement.

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Rehabilitation

Physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Dunedin Retirement Community FAQs

Questions About Retiring in Dunedin. Answered.

Mease Life offers one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments and suites, including select layouts with a den. Residences may feature full kitchens, walk-in closets and private patios, decks or balconies.

Mease Life pairs a vibrant coastal lifestyle with the convenience of a full-service retirement community. Residents enjoy an outdoor pool, gardens, walking paths, on-campus shops and multiple dining and gathering spaces, all within walking distance of downtown Dunedin and the waterfront. Assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing are also available on the same campus.

Mease Life features an outdoor pool, walking paths, garden areas, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, arts and crafts center, ballroom, billiards lounge, library, movie theater and chapel. Everyday conveniences include restaurant-style dining, room service, a beauty salon and barber shop, general store, on-campus shops, concierge services, housekeeping and transportation services.

Healthcare options at Mease Life include assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and short-term respite care. The community also provides access to healthcare professionals around the clock, on-site therapeutic services, individualized care plans, medication and nutrition management, chronic condition support and assistance with daily activities and mobility.

Acts Life Care® brings housing, services and future healthcare together in one long-term plan. Residents can begin in independent living and receive additional care on the Mease Life campus if their health needs change. Their monthly fee remains predictable and does not increase solely because they need a higher level of care.

At Mease Life, residents can leave behind many of the repairs, household chores and service arrangements that come with maintaining a home. Dining, housekeeping, transportation, recreation and social opportunities are available within the community, while Acts Life Care® provides a plan for future healthcare. This allows residents to spend more time enjoying retirement with fewer day-to-day responsibilities.

Mease Life places residents close to historic downtown Dunedin, where they can explore local restaurants, shops and community events. The waterfront is within walking distance, while Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island offer nearby opportunities to enjoy Florida’s Gulf Coast. Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg are also within easy reach.

Yes. Prospective residents can schedule a personal tour to explore Mease Life, view available apartments and see amenities such as the pool, dining venues, gardens and gathering spaces. During the visit, the team can answer questions about floor plans, pricing, healthcare services and Acts Life Care® while helping visitors get a genuine sense of the community.

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