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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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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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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
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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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I heard a lot of bad reviews about Vick Street Manor. This is my mother's fourth assisted living facility. In the past, communities would make her go to bed at 8, get up at 7, she was expected to sit in...
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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.
Vick Street Manor seeks to provide a comfortable assisted living community to those who are in need of memory care in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida. This community looks out for the needs of its residents, and it offers a great location. The city of Port Charlotte has much to offer to...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Childs, FL

The average cost of senior living in Childs is $2,951 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

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

Childs, FL
$2,951/mo
$2,782/mo

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

Childs, FL
$2,951/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,563/mo
Independent Living
$2,951/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,462/mo
Studio
$3,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,949/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,240/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,870/mo

Senior living costs in Childs 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: Childs, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChilds, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$2,951/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,479/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,563/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Childs, FL:$2,951/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Childs, FL:$3,479/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Childs, FL:$3,563/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Childs, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Childs 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Childs, FL$2,533/mo$2,563/mo-1.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Childs, FL
2024 average cost:$2,533/mo
2023 average cost:$2,563/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Childs

Recent reviews for independent living in Childs

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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Vick Street Manor in Port Charlotte, FL

5.0
My friend was only in this community for about 9 days. During this short period of time, they were very nice to her. For a person that has limited income, it's perfect. It's an older facility and is run by donation. The place is clean and the care is top notch. I have high praise for this place. ...
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Fountain Crest Retirement Community in Lehigh Acres, FL

4.6
The staff members here are so lovable, and they just opened back up the pool for exercise classes this morning. They also have a variety of activities and movie every nights so you will never get bored.

Childs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Childs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Childs, 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 Childs 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 Childs 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
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Childs 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 Childs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Childs, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Childs 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 Childs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47%
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