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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alva, FL

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2323 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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57 reviews
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I think the food is average the library is a room full of books all over it would be great to have someone organize it with a person in there certain hours to help and a few comfortable chairs for them to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Highpoint at Cape Coral is a locally owned, market-rate, continuing care rental senior living community developed by Fortress Ventures on a 10.8-acre site located on Four Mile Cove Parkway in Cape Coral, Florida. The community is centrally located off Del Prado Blvd S and Four Mile Cove Pkwy,...
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9.4
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30 reviews
9.4
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Discovery Village in Naples was a perfect place for my Mom. I researched many assisted living facilities and I felt such positive energy here. Distance from my home to discovery was also an important factor...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are the area’s finest senior-living community.Discovery Village At Naples is nestled not far from the natural beauty of the Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico. Unlike most assisted living communities in the region, Discovery Village At Naples uniquely blends the best senior-living features,...
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9.4
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My mother is very happy there. She says all the people are very nice. The size of the room is sufficient. The place is well kept and clean. I have no complaints. I would give it a five out of five.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hampton Manor of Punta Gorda is a premier assisted living and memory care community. We are family-friendly with open common spaces, a theatre, a reservable dining area for parties, and various programs, events, perfect for entertaining family members.
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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4-5. What we like the most about the community is - 1) Very friendly staff, willing to accommodate my sister's needs 2) The remodeling is looking great- they have an assisted living with different levels...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living and assisted living from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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9.3
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The staff was great, treated my mother well. Place seemed a little dated but no big deal. She was not there very long. One little incident, If I recall we needed some assistance of some sort and found 3...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Discovery Commons South Biscayne!Set within a picturesque Gulf Coast Florida landscape studded with palm trees, Discovery Commons South Biscayne offers one-of-a-kind Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care in North Port, Florida. Generously sized private studio, one,...
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9.3
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There is plenty of activities to do, with the best activities director. Social night on Friday with wine and beer, with entertainment and games. There is plenty of card games, dominos, there is a billiards...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Bradford Square Retirement Community, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and...
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9.3
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A family member has recently moved into brookdale on Country Club blvd. From the very beginning of the process , [name removed] was most helpful. The WHOLE staff( too many to name) is on board, caring,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brookdale of Cape Coral Let the most experienced and reputable company in the nation serve you and live up to your expectations! Their is a reason we received a J.D. Power Award for ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Embrace an active and vibrant...
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9.3
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The staff was professional throughout the entire process. [name removed] in Sales was professional and patient as my mother and our family went through this process. She checked in and made sure we had all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upsize your possibilities and experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends. At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing...
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I'd say that the place is like a resort - like being on vacation. It's beautiful. But that they don't cap the increase each year and so far her rent has gone up [fee removed]a month every year. She is 90...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Hampton Manor of Cape Coral
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Overall it is a very nice clean facility. Staff is nice. Food options should be better enforced, especially if loved ones have restrictions. Overall we are pleased with the facility just a few things that we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hampton Manor, boasts resort-style living within a 77,000 square foot facility featuring three courtyards, a swimming pool, putting green and rock-formation waterfall, billiards/game room, library, movie theatre and spa. Residents can select from 88 spacious studios, one bedroom, one-bedroom...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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124 reviews
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124 reviews
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I like the fact that have the set up’s for family’s in the units with their own dinning area. Everybody is so friendly we all get along very good
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.Residents of our assisted living and memory care community love our neighborhood...
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9.0
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A Place for Mom as a company has really caring and knowledgeable people working there. They are very helpful, followed up, made an appointment and we were done and moved mom in within 4 days. It was a great...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Lehigh Acres Place is a pet friendly assisted living community providing personalized assistance with daily task to help maintain independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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I have lived here over a year and found the staff and residents to be friendly. I have made several close friends and the staff is always willing to stop and talk to you or wave if they are busy. One has...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Springwood Court, we have an abundance of ways to make your life here enjoyable, including — but not limited to -beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens, fine cuisine and activities & social groups. Our assisted living offers tastefully appointed apartment-style living, attractive...
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9.0
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9.0
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Great place so far according to my dad He has only been there a short period of time. Reviews, proximity to my residence is why I chose them.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Embrace the next step in independent and active living at Diamond Oaks Village in peaceful Bonita Springs, FL. We are a unique 55+ community providing modern one and two-bedroom apartments for you to feel right at home. We also welcome your beloved pets with open arms, so feel free to bring your...
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The staff is always friendly. Especially [name removed] she has always treated my brother [name removed] with respect. She always helps him with what ever he needs. The staff has always been supportive of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Paddock Cove at Adviniacare, you will embrace new friendships and an exceptional lifestyle that allows you the freedom to do the things you love to do. Featuring a variety of innovative services, We offer delicious restaurant-style dining, generous amenities and a wealth of exciting activities...
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We are satisfied with the facility. They seem to be a bit short staffed and communication to family needs improvement but place is clean, reasonably priced and the staff they have seems caring.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wickshire Senior Living offers a personalized experience that addresses physical, emotional and financial concerns through active listening and thoughtful preparation. We work tirelessly for the benefit of our residents, our associates, and our community to ensure that the highest standards of...
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My mom is very happy and well taken care of! Everyone is pleasant and friendly, staff and residents. Very clean facility and the food I've had has been very good! Not a big deal but there is one separate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
All Aston Gardens communities are ideally located in residential settings surrounded by lakes, gardens or golf courses. Lush landscaping, beautiful walking paths and gazebos are trademarks of an Aston Gardens community. A dedicated administrative staff, a first class concierge and a Director of...
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55 Floor plans available
8.8
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What we like the most about the community is the location, the friendly staff and that our loved one is happy there. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Full Life for Fantastic SeniorsYou deserve the best of what senior living has to offer, and that’s what you’ll find in this community tucked away in Fort Myers. Residents here receive excellent care, either assisted living or memory care, and also enjoy an excellent life. Assisted living...
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All of the staff is very caring and always there when you need them. The caregivers from the nurses staff are especially good. I would highly recommend Lexington Manor to others looking.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Lexington Manor, you’ll find beautifully appointed independent living and assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. In the business for over 20 years with knowledgeable staff, Lexington Manor has the experience and compassion to care for your loved one. We are a...
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Before moving to The Summit, I checked out several other senior living facilities. Some were nice, while others were not so much. I hadn’t considered The Summit because I thought it was a condo.A Place for...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome The Summit of Fort Myers, Lee County's premier independent retirement living community located in the tropical paradise of Southwest Florida. Spanning nearly three decades and going strong, our mission is to provide freedom and independence supported by services that promote quality of...
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Mom is in assisted-living and Dad is in memory care. Not ever having this experience before with any parents in assisted care you really do need to be diligent with making sure that things are followed up....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Naples — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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What we like the most about the community is the friendly staff, small community and lots of activities. Yes, we would recommend The Vista at Hammock Cove community to other families based on the experience...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Barrington Terrace of Naples provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Naples, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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Staff is very caring and communication is great. Best we found in the area and after seeing care, we feel we did make the best decision.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to assisted living that is designed to WOW! Surrounded by farms and Lake Huntley, Balmoral Assisted Living is a community that is both serene yet urban. Nearby is an active community with plentiful opportunities for shopping, dining, historic outings, and fun excursions. Each day,...
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The staff works together to create appropriate activities for the residents. Heritage Oaks is open to having the higher functioning members of memory Care join the assisted living side for music, dancing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE... EVERY DAYOur community offers a rich array of amenities and engaging social activities in a spectacular setting. On a typical day, our residents can be found getting a trim at the on-site beauty salon and barber shop, strolling through the gorgeous community gardens,...
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Parkside is a very clean place it's less than 10 years old, the staff at the front desk when you first walk in very friendly people very easy to talk to. They understand what you're going through, the staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Would you like to love where you live? If you answered yes, then Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care is for you. We are challenging what people think Assisted Living and Memory Care should be and delivering a quality lifestyle not seen before. Our open concept cottage floor plans offer...
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Cost of independent living in Alva, FL

The average cost of senior living in Alva is $4,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaBelle, FL with an average of $2,743 per month.

Independent living costs in Alva, FL, vs. nearby cities

Alva, FL
$4,159/mo
$2,743/mo

Independent living costs in Alva, FL, vs. state and national averages

Alva, FL
$4,159/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Alva, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,675/mo
Independent Living
$4,159/mo

Independent living costs in Alva, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,822/mo
Studio
$4,606/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,659/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,531/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,621/mo

Senior living costs in Alva vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alva, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlva, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,159/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,328/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,675/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alva, FL:$4,159/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Alva, FL:$4,328/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Alva, FL:$4,675/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Alva, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alva and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Alva, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alva have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alva, FL$3,375/mo$3,309/mo+2.0%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Alva, FL
2024 average cost:$3,375/mo
2023 average cost:$3,309/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alva

Recent reviews for independent living in Alva

Fort Myers Independent Living

4.9
I picked this community because it was the only affordable place.We can afford it and if we need to call for help for medicines and personal intimate items. Place is clean, cereal for breakfast,no lunch and dinner. Place is clean and owners of site are amazing.

Seaside at Fort Myers

4.0
I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for cost and activities are also good. The food is cold a lot of times. I do eat in my room a ...
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Highpoint at Cape Coral

5.0
5 for all. Highpoint at Cape Coral is a wonderful place. The staff are wonderful, very supportive. They have so many activities every day. My father is a veteran and they have special events during the year to celebrate their service for our country.

Alva independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alva independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alva, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alva independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alva partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alva, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alva independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alva communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alva, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alva independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Alva offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alva, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Grand Villa of Englewood and Brookdale Bonita Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alva, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 159 independent living facilities near Alva, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alva, Florida are Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Brookdale Bonita Springs and Atrium at Liberty Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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