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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bruce, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bruce area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Bruce. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 37 independent living facilities in Bruce, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bid-A-Wee, Florida Beach and Edgewater Gulf Beach.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Bruce, FL
The average cost of senior living in Bruce is $4,397 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Niceville, FL with an average of $3,872 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bruce, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bruce, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bruce vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bruce, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bruce
Recent reviews for independent living in Bruce
Sodalis DeFuniak Springs
4.8
Sodalis is a great place! My grandmas health and energy has improved. They really care about the residents. They always have some kind of activity throughout the day. They schedule weekly Walmart trips and other outings periodically. They have a very nice doctor that comes in to see the ...
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Bayport of Fort Walton Beach
4.9
What has really stood out to us and what we really like most about the Bayport of Fort Walton Beach community is he overall friendliness of the staff. We would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach
5.0
place is spacious and open compared to others but still a shock when you have to downsize. food staff, activities, housekeeping and all is adequate considering the amount of people and the care they require.. the price is a shock no matter what to person who has always paid their own way in life ...
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Bruce independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bruce independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bruce, 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 Bruce 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 Bruce partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bruce, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bruce 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 Bruce communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bruce, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bruce 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 Bruce offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bruce, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Panama City, The Opal at Bluewater Bay and Bayport of Fort Walton Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bruce, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Bruce, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bruce, Florida are Brookdale Panama City and Meridian at Westwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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