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Can't say I would wish my father on anyone having lived with him over the last three years. However, he woke up and demanded we find him a place where he could have his own life and be with people his own...
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.
Lake Forest Park offers distinctive accommodations and a superior level of independent living and assisted living services. Our community is designed for those who want companionship, diverse daily activities and amenities with personal attention all in a stimulating environment. Residents are...
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I had a wonderful experience here at The Palms in St. Lucie West. My very first experience was with the executive Director [name removed] on a Sunday afternoon and he was so pleasant and helpful. Everybody...
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.
Everything you love and need.At the Palms of St. Lucie West, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Adult day program, A short-term stay, or a year-round home? We’re here.You’ll find restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity...
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44 Floor plans available
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Moving my Mom to assisted living was not something we’d planned. The Gardens of Port St Lucie were most helpful in creating a homelike environment for her. She especially liked the dining experience. The...
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.
Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...
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I love it here at Savannah. It's the best move that I've ever made so far down here in Florida and thank you very much places for mom for recommending this place and I am so happy being here and I wanted to...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled just above the picturesque shores of the North River in beautiful Stuart, Florida, The Sovana at Stuart is the perfect place to make the luxury retirement you have always dreamed of into a reality. At The Sovana, we believe you should have the ability to tailor your senior living...
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My younger brother transferred to assisted living in Lynmoore more than a year after he suffered a massive stroke. He had been in and out of intensive care while bedridden in a different rehab and skilled...
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.
Our friendly, relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to meet new friends and fill your day with a number of fun and engaging activities. Our caring associates are focused on providing you with the very best personalized care to ensure that you're comfortable and at ease. No more worrying about tedious...
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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.
Surrounded by scenic waterways and golf courses along Florida’s Treasure Coast, Wickshire Port St. Lucie offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This vibrant community is tailored to active older people who want to spend more time doing what they love without the...
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This facility was a breath of fresh air. Clean, friendly staff. The front desk personnel were extremely kind and helpful. The nurses were very kind as well. Having the added service of being transported...
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.
Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie, Florida, offers a beautiful setting for seniors in search of an active and luxurious retirement community to call home.Offering both independent living and assisted living, Harbor Place associates are trained to care for a wide range of senior needs.Our services...
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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
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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.
Situated in the stunning Fort Pierce, Florida, Academy Assisted Living Community is the perfect choice for your new home. Known as the 'Sunrise City', Fort Pierce is a vibrant community with an exquisite harbor front that has a state of the art marina. There is also a fantastic library, golf...
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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.
Divine Senior CareDivine Senior Care is an assisted living community located in the city of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. Divine Senior Care provides the memory care services that some seniors need in a community that is beautiful and comfortable. The city of Fort Pierce has much to...
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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
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
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
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.
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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Fort Pierce South, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Pierce South is $4,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor, FL with an average of $4,183 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Pierce South, FL vs. nearby cities

Fort Pierce South, FL
$4,493/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Pierce South, FL vs. the state and national average

Fort Pierce South, FL
$4,493/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Pierce South vs. other types of senior living

$4,623/mo
Independent Living
$4,493/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fort Pierce South, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,713/mo
Studio
$3,814/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,221/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,612/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fort Pierce South over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Pierce South

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Pierce South

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.

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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Sonata Vero Beach

5.0
They are always welcoming and receptive when you have questions or concerns. The facilities are nice, modern and well cared for. It pays to stay in touch with the staff and let them know you are holding them accountable.

Fort Pierce South independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Pierce South independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Pierce South, 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 Pierce South 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 Pierce South 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
8.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Pierce South 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 Pierce South communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Pierce South, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Pierce South 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 Pierce South offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Fort Pierce South, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 31 independent living facilities near Fort Pierce South, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Pierce South, Florida are The Gardens of Port St Lucie, Lake Forest Park and Brookdale Jensen Beach Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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