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Photo of Beach House
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There have been a lot of changes with staff coming and going. There medication dispensary could use work. Otherwise they are great and my mother is happy there. I would recommend
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.
The upscale community will provide the comfort, beauty and well-being of a private residence with personalized services to support the activities of daily living. It is a lifestyle that will enable residents to remain as independent as possible and enjoy life to the fullest. Residents will enjoy...
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There is a new chef who has just started, so that may improve .I would most enthusiastically recommend them to others! My mom is 90 now and is enjoying to care and freedom that living in Discovery Village...
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.
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Great facility and great staff. Very family oriented atmosphere. The facility is very homey and welcoming the moment you walk in the door. I was at the facility during a lunch service. The food was...
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.
Photo of Barrington Terrace of Ft. Myers
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My complaints are: there are days my husband sees no one until the late afternoon. No one checks on him, bed isn't made and sometimes he has no top sheet on his bed. The other problem is, usually, the...
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 offers senior living to residents of Fort Meyers, Florida. We pride ourselves in our high quality assisted living and memory care services. Unlike hospital facilities, we offer a warm environment that feels just like home. Our location is situated near the Lee Memorial Health...
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This facility provides a clean and welcoming environment for my mother in law, complemented by a friendly and helpful staff that delivers comprehensive care to residents and keeps them engaged through...
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.
For good days and challenging days, there is always Life Enrichment.When you entrust our team to treat or care for you or your loved one, you can feel confident that we’re striving to elevate life each day. To encourage a positive attitude and to keep residents active and engaged, we have a mix...
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To my knowledge they are the only facility that has a Transitional care floor that was a memory care floor my father could stay with my mom
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Building a Great Senior LifeThis might just be the perfect place to build the perfect senior living life.Visit, and you’ll notice before you even walk through our front door that our community is a little different, looking more like a Florida resort than what you’d typically think of senior...
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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...
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.
Experience Senior Care at Seaside at Fort MyersNestled in a spot known for sandy beaches, fresh seafood, and shopping in Fort Myers, Florida, Seaside at Fort Myers stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Sarasota, our senior housing offers a blend of...
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The staff is wonderful to my mom and to our family. My mom was a difficult case. They showed great patience and care. They go above and beyond!Also my experience with A place for Mom was just as great!...
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.
Just North of Naples, Italy, is a charming Mediterranean town called Terracina. In Naples, Florida, we have captured all the grace and European old world charm of that Italian town in an exclusive new community.
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Photo of Naples Green Village
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We had a great first call with the director of sales! He showed us around via FaceTime since we were in NY and they were in Florida Great staff. Very friendly. Facility clean. My mother in law felt very...
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 Naples Green Village! We celebrate Senior Living each and every day. At Naples Green Village we offer the highest standard in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. We celebrate each Resident and focus on their individual needs. We offer a beautifully rennovated Assisted Living and...
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All areas seem to perform their duties as expected. As far as cost, no I would not recommend this facility. But most of them were there for the patients.
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 Village At The Forum, a world-class senior living community located in the "City of Palms" Fort Myers, FL. Discovery Villages all-inclusive lifestyle offers a unique approach to retirement living in that we provide the care, services, and activities that residents need now or...
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Photo of Discovery Commons Cypress Point
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7.5
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Yes, I would recommend this community to other families. I learned no facility is perfect. I visited him at least 5 times a week to advocate for his care. I also recommend having a video camera to assure...
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.
Cypress Point features beautifully appointed residences, superior amenities and state-of-the-art programming in an engaging setting designed to meet seniors’ needs today with added security for tomorrow. Even better, Cypress Point Senior Living offers well-appointed rental apartments and quality...
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Photo of All Seasons Naples
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The facility is very welcoming offering services that should please new residents including a constantly changing quality menu, activities including physical activities in the gymnasium, pleasing musical...
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.
This is your time… and All Seasons Naples is your place for innovative luxury living. Enjoy a refined Floridian lifestyle designed to surround you with comfort and convenience. With an unparalleled level of service for independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite with no expensive...
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Our friend [name removed] actually lived there for less than a month. He felt the people were very old and had no family ties. The chef , manager was very helpful and fed the residents well . The facility...
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, come on in!Fort Myers Independent Living is designed to help and maintain the quality of life for our senior citizens and those with disabilities by providing comfortable, clean, affordable housing in a way that promotes maximum self-determination and independence in a supportive...
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I like knowing that my father is doing well at his new home. The apartments are clean and a good atmosphere for him to live in. He does cook his own meals. They try and offer him things to do within the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heron Pond presents beautiful apartment homes. We offer affordable leasing, one and two bedroom homes in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Our community features a swimming pool, barbeque areas, libraries, computer rooms with internet access, wi-fi, an on-site salon and a fully active social calendar. Let...
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My overall experience has been beyond my expectations. The place is very clean inside and out. The once a week housekeeping service is very good. I don't have to do any floors, bathroom or kitchen cleaning....
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 Fountain Crest Retirement Community, you get more than an apartment. You get a home. Just outside your front door, you can enjoy one of the six lanai's for socializing or growing your favorite flowers and vegetable plants. You can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Enjoy three meals a...
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It is a wonderful place to live and to come here. They have valet parking here, maid service once a week, cleans the apartment and provides clean sheets, beautiful pool, activities for the residents each...
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.
Extensive research has gone into developing a truly different, service driven retirement community that functions even better than it looks (and it looks amazing!) We believe that quality always costs less in the end. You are spared the unpleasantness of inexperience that frequently leads to...
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My mom just moved to Hidden Oaks, and she says she loves the activities and the staff. Everyone's really nice to her, and the food is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Hidden Oaks to anyone looking...
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.
For over 40 years we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition. Be sure to visit our web site at www.HiddenOaksSeniorLiving.com At Hidden Oaks of Ft...
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Great; well managed and friendly.
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.
The Preserve is an amenity-rich senior living community in an intimate, boutique-style setting, providing progressive, comprehensive care and personalized service delivered with exceptional hospitality.The Preserve is part of Hope Preserve, a newly developed health care network of providers...
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My family member has resided at Promised Sky for seven months and I have only good things to say. The facility is clean, inviting and cozy with plenty of sofas and chairs for the residents to relax in the...
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.
Promised Sky delivers exceptional service at its residential care home in Cape Floral, Florida. The care home is a delightful oasis retreat surrounded by palm trees. Indoor common areas provide spaces for on-site activities such as games, art activities, and exercise.The community offers...
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My loved one lived here for quite some time. Cleanliness was ok, but communication with the family was amazing. I got updates on my loved one frequently, for big things and little things. I can't say enough...
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.
The Elite at Cape Coral is nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Just moments away from banking, shopping, and doctor’s offices. We have 79 apartments, and only two floors. A quick ride up our elevator and our residents and families can enjoy a lovely parlor on the way to their spacious studio or...
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Mom is a professional complainer :-) but The Springs has been fabulous working with her and us to insure her safety and well-being!
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.
The Springs offers assisted living on a month-to-month private pay basis. This gives you the flexibility to experience Shell Point’s assisted living services on your terms. Welcome HomeFriends and family are always welcome at The Springs. In addition to each resident’s private apartment, intimate...
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I have to hand it to this upscale senior living community and their employees as they have created the Ritz Carlton for seniors. I realize not everyone can retire here but it is incredibly impressive in...
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.
Renaissance at The Terraces in Bonita Springs is dedicated to providing the very best in senior living. That dedication shows in everything we do, including our exceptional, on-site health services at Renaissance at The Terraces.We work directly with residents to tailor a plan that works best...
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I could give a forehead kiss on every team member if I could, that’s how appreciative I am. Thanks for the great care to my mom!Bill
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.
The Palms of Punto Gorda is an assisted living community located on the shores of Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte County, Florida. Our picturesque and tropical community is located near the beach where you can smell the salt in the air. Punto Gordo is a wonderful place to live, a desirable travel...
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My wife and I are now living for close to 2 years at Bentley Village and fully enjoy our life in this community. The beautiful landscaping, the comfortable apartments, the many sporting activities like golf,...
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.
Imagine waking up every day to your own private golf course. Enjoy refined amenities, an endless amount of lifestyle activities, unparalleled service, and a beautiful environment to live in that you can call home.Vi at Bentley Village, a Life Plan community also known as a continuing care...
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We have recently moved my Mother in Law Into Adlers she couldn’t be happier.. You walk In the front door to the aroma of home cooking , The owners are hands on helping the residents with any accommodation...
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.
Alder Terrace Adult Care Center offers around the clock care for seniors seeking to maintain their independence, but who still require a little help with the necessities of life. Our mission is to provide residents with a home-like atmosphere that brings a sense of belonging, community, and...

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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