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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Carlton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Carlton is $4,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor, FL with an average of $4,183 per month.

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

Carlton, FL
$4,533/mo

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

Carlton, FL
$4,533/mo
$3,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,664/mo
Independent Living
$4,533/mo

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

Studio
$3,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,703/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,153/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Carlton 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: Carlton, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlton, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,533/mo$3,994/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living$3,939/mo$3,903/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$4,664/mo$4,291/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Carlton, FL:$4,533/mo
Florida:$3,994/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Carlton, FL:$3,939/mo
Florida:$3,903/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Carlton, FL:$4,664/mo
Florida:$4,291/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
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Independent living costs in Carlton, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlton 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 Carlton, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carlton 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
Carlton, FL$4,209/mo$3,914/mo+7.5%
Florida$3,383/mo$3,164/mo+6.9%
National$3,218/mo$3,104/mo+3.7%
Carlton, FL
2024 average cost:$4,209/mo
2023 average cost:$3,914/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,383/mo
2023 average cost:$3,164/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,218/mo
2023 average cost:$3,104/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carlton

Recent reviews for independent living in Carlton

The Cabana at Jensen Dunes in Jensen Beach, FL

4.3
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 contracted during his stay - total time in Cabana was less than 2 weeks.

The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living in Port St Lucie, FL

4.9
Brennity was it hands down, I can walk there or bring the golf cart, that's how close they are! The proximity overshadowed any other benefits of other facilities we looked at. The only thing that I would suggest is to have a guide book or handbook for the resident to make acclimation to the ...
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Grand Oaks of Palm City

4.3
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 staff and administrators are very good and most of the techs are also except for a couple.

Carlton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlton, 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 Carlton 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 Carlton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlton, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlton 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 Carlton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlton, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlton 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 Carlton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlton, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
28%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
47%
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