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Photo of The Sheridan at Hobe Sound
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
5 star
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7%
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The staff are all really great. They really get to know the residents and their families. The food is always so good and the days are always full of options you can pick and choose from for activities. It is...
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.
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Photo of HarborChase of Palm Beach Gardens
1414 Photos available
8.6
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20 reviews
8.6
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20 reviews
5 star
33%
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38%
3 star
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14%
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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.
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Photo of Sonata Vero Beach
1111 Photos available
8.4
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28 reviews
8.4
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28 reviews
5 star
57%
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3 star
11%
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The facility is easy to find, has a pleasing outward appearance. The lobby is bright with homey decor. The staff are friendly and helpful, showing a heart for the elderly. They are able to accommodate...
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.
Everyone who lives at Sonata Vero Beach has led a unique life and experienced special moments worth remembering. That’s why we’ve redefined the care we provide to seniors helping our residents feel as much like themselves as possible. Sonata Vero Beach is minutes from downtown Vero Beach, off...
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8.2
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8 reviews
8.2
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8 reviews
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The smaller resident population in memory care is a great advantage. The overall experience would be closer to a 5 except for some of the techs who just act like they don't want to be there. The medical...
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Vero Beach South AL
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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26 reviews
8.2
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26 reviews
5 star
38%
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35%
3 star
19%
2 star
4%
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I would say they are a great community and I would recommend them; however, their care plan pricing is very high and it is because of that that I scored them low on value for cost. I do think that the care...
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.
Live Life Well HereChoose our community for your next home sweet home and you’ll get to live life in a relaxed environment, letting us do all the cooking, cleaning and chores. You’ll have more time, and more ways to enjoy your retirement lifestyle. And because we have trained staff, including...
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Photo of Alto Stuart
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.2
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105 reviews
8.2
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105 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
6%
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It is a beautiful community. Nothing less nothing more It's perfect. It's just perfect. I love love love the Key Westie, Beachy, Florida ambiance.
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 Alto Stuart! Designed around an Atlantic Coastal Lodge theme, our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities.We are proudly the recipient of the Reader's Choice Award for the "Finest Assisted Living Community in Martin...
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Photo of Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach
77 Photos available
8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
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33%
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This community is working out quite well for my mother since her move to this community. It is a nice facility, and I'am comfortable with all they have done for us. It has been a good experience. I know she...
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.
Grand Oaks is a Visiting Nurse Association assisted living community. The VNA of Florida has provided award winning home healthcare for over 40 years. Treating patients in their homes has given us incredible insights into creating warm, comfortable and secure environments. This makes Grand Oaks...
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Photo of Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach
3131 Photos available
7.6
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17 reviews
7.6
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My mom is very active but after my dad passed she quit cooking, cleaning and socializing. Heron Point was exactly what she needed. I am so glad I can be the son again and stop worrying about mom because she...
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.
Heron Point Independent Living, a luxury retirement community in Vero Beach, offers independent living and celebrates the histories, traditions, and values of residents and families. Minutes away from popular attractions such as the Riverside Theater, golf courses, beautiful beaches, our...
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Photo of Sodalis Vero Beach
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7.2
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3 reviews
7.2
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3 reviews
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My experience with Sodalis, even though it was short that I was very pleased with the effort that the company and the staff in particular put into making it pleasant for the residents. I think it was a new...
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.
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Photo of Heron Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care of Vero Beach
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7.2
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32 reviews
7.2
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32 reviews
5 star
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Dad has been a resident for 6 years and is enjoying every minute. The food is great and the way he has made friends is terrific. It is nice to see dad go out on trips with his friends. I highly recommend 5...
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.
As Vero Beach’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and services, while only minutes away from historical landmarks,...
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Photo of La Posada, a CCRC
99 Photos available
2323 Floor plans available
7.2
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13 reviews
7.2
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13 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
23%
3 star
15%
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We are overall very pleased and love living here. The facilities are beautiful. However, access to PGA National needs to be improved so that more than 2 people from LaPosada can gain access to golf, tennis...
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 a senior living community that offers style, sophistication and most importantly choices in all that we offer. Whether you want the traditional Florida lifestyle of The Seville and Valencia, the all-under-one-roof convenience of Mallorca, or the privacy of a Villa complete with your own...
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Photo of Grand Oaks of Okeechobee
55 Photos available
5 star
33%
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3 star
67%
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This is a smaller community I have a 1 bedroom apartment. They will come and check on me every 2 hours. Everybody is a close knit family here. If you don't like something you just tell them and they are kind...
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.
Elegant Assisted Living by Trusted Health Experts Grand Oaks of Okeechobee is an assisted living community by the Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, an award winning home healthcare agency with nearly 40 years of experience in the field. With trusted health experts operating the community,...
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Photo of Sodalis Stuart
11 Photo available
7.0
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2 reviews
7.0
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2 reviews
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Sodalis Stuart community is a very nice place and it is a very good place for our loved one so far. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to other families
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.
EASY LIFESTYLEEngaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Stuart, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents-both on campus and throughout the beautiful Stuart area. With designer touches throughout, you'll enjoy a...
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Photo of The Cabana at Jensen Dunes
88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
6.0
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26 reviews
6.0
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26 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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It was positive but intake staff did not do a very thorough job making sure all documents were in order and when a DNR situation arose this created a crisis. My dad ended up passing away from Covid...
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.
Discover the hidden gem on the Treasure Coast!At The Cabana at Jensen Dunes, we celebrate life. Your days can be as full or relaxing as you desire. Join friends for a glass of wine and conversation at our daily happy hour. Create a masterpiece in the art studio or get lost in a good book in the...
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Photo of Spring Hills Assisted Living
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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.
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Photo of Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach
1010 Photos available
7.0
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6 reviews
7.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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My mother has been living here for over six months so I can give a knowledgeable assessment of Renaissance Senior Living in Vero Beach, FL. It is spotlessly clean; the staff is friendly, attentive, and truly...
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 Senior Living of Vero Beach is an assisted living and memory care community in Vero Beach, FL, that cares deeply about our residents’ dignity, security, and quality of life.Located minutes from the gorgeous beachfront in Indian River County, Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach...
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Photo of Anne Hurst's Country Charm
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.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Okeechobee Commons Apartments is beautiful place for anyone to live.  Luckily for you though, only individuals that are at least 55 years young are allowed to experience the luxuries we have to offer.  Right now we have gorgeous, new one bedroom...
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Annie Ruth's Assisted Living
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.

Cost of independent living in Buckhead Ridge, FL

The average cost of senior living in Buckhead Ridge is $4,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $2,782 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckhead Ridge, FL vs. nearby cities

Buckhead Ridge, FL
$4,353/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckhead Ridge, FL vs. the state and national average

Buckhead Ridge, FL
$4,353/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckhead Ridge vs. other types of senior living

$4,587/mo
Independent Living
$4,353/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Buckhead Ridge, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,927/mo
Studio
$4,553/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,404/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,687/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Buckhead Ridge over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Buckhead Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Buckhead Ridge

The Sheridan at Hobe Sound

4.3
I have been here for more than 2 years, and I find that the greatest assets to the Sheridan are it's people. I have been attending the new program "tech time", taught by [name removed]. She uses current technology to help me with my many issues from the cell phone to uber rides etc. This ...
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Heron Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care of Vero Beach

5.0
We have been well informed and feel as though Mom has received appropriate attention and care at HarborChase of Vero Beach. It's reassuring knowing that she is in good hands.

Courtyard Gardens of Jupiter

5.0
I rate them 5 again, I still love them for all I did from the beginning. But I just wish we could find somewhere closer to Hobe Sound for the same cost as we were able through Courtyard Gardens to get her on Medicaid which was a help with cost of her living at Courtyard Gardens, but we would ...
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Buckhead Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhead Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhead Ridge, 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 Buckhead Ridge 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 Buckhead Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhead Ridge 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 Buckhead Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhead Ridge 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 Buckhead Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhead Ridge, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
46.1%
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The Palms of St. Lucie West, The Gardens of Port St Lucie and Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckhead Ridge, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 124 independent living facilities near Buckhead Ridge, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Buckhead Ridge, Florida are The Gardens of Port St Lucie, Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living and Lake Forest Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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