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We have been at HSH since February. The nurses there love my family member. It is like one big family. When I go in I say to each of the patients. They love the attention no matter who comes. Very clean...
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.
Home Sweet Home of Oakland Park is an assisted living community situated in the highly beautiful town of Oakland Park, Broward County, Florida. Our lovely community sits near the ocean and enjoys moderate temperatures all year long. Oakland Park is a great location for seniors and a wonderful...
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.
Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted Living at Tiffany House is designed for seniors who desire residential living but require support with some activities of daily living such as medication reminders,...
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.
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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.
St. Joseph Residence offers seniors of all faiths the independence they deserve with added attention they may need. Charmingly decorated and fully furnished apartments with private suites or private bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Each has an emergency call system and individual climate control....
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.
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.
Lakeview Retirement is located in beautiful Lenexa, Kansas, and offers a dedicated service for elderly individuals. With a warm and comforting atmosphere, Lakeview has become a leading Continuing Care Retirement Community. We offer one of the largest services in Kansas, along with an...
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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.
Golden Age Manor is an assisted living community located in Plantation, FL. Plantation, which has provided a beautiful backdrop for several well-known movies, is filled with natural beauty, an interesting history and an abundance of recreational opportunities. The city is comprised of friendly,...
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Green Life is an assisted living community located in the animated and gorgeous Pompano Beach, Florida. With year-round good weather, and a dedicated staff, this is the perfect place to call home. Pompano Beach is a lively and energetic city with many wonderful shops, restaurants and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average cost of senior living in Fort Lauderdale is $3,620 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallandale Beach, FL with an average of $3,561 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Lauderdale vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Lauderdale
Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Lauderdale
Courtyard Plaza ALF in North Miami, FL
5.0
We have had no complaints at all. They always send me pictures of her doing activities and they say she is very active. The staff are very good communication, they are always updating me and sending pictures of different things.
I would recommend Courtyard Plaza and already have.
Banyan Place in Boca Raton, FL
5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Banyan Place! The facility itself is nice looking, clean, and very well kept. The staff is friendly and professional, and the owner was easy to work with a big help throughout the whole process! It's been a bit of an adjustment for our loved ...
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Tuscan Gardens of Delray Beach
5.0
I live out of state, and it’s nice to know my dad is cared for and in a safe place. He really likes not having to cook and clean anymore and he enjoys the daily happy hours! The facility is beautiful and welcoming and the staff is very friendly.
Fort Lauderdale independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Lauderdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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
17.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Williamsburg Landing, Grand Villa of Delray East and The Meridian at Boca Raton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 163 independent living facilities near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are Grand Villa of Delray East, The Meridian at Boca Raton and Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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