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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kendall West, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Kendall West area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Kendall West. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 40 independent living facilities in Kendall West, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Carol City, Lake Lucerne and San Souci Estates.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Miami, Kendall and South Miami.
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[name removed] is awesome. She was very helpful. She let us know when some interesting offers came about. The apartments here are larger than most of the places we visited in the area. The amenities were...
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.
Located in the center of one of Miami’s most vibrant communities, Mirabelle is setting a new standard for senior living. From luxury independent living to specialized dementia care, our lifestyle options offer the personalized attention and peace of mind that make all the difference. You’ll find...
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The staff is very caring and friendly to my aunt. She loves the food. It's great for a Latin resident, as the food and environment is very Latin. The place is always clean, and there is plenty of parking...
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.
Coral Terrace ALF is an assisted living retirement home located in Miami, Florida featured on acres of landscaped gardens and lawns. We proudly offer a safe environment and loving care to provide our residents with the independent lifestyle they desire but with the care that they need. Every...
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They have a good amount of activities there, there is always something going on. We were looking around a lot and we did not find anything bad at this place. This place has everything, they take care of a...
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.
Step into an upscale senior lifestyle nestled within the vibrant West Kendall area of Miami. At The Residences, you’ll have every need at your fingertips. Shopping, cinemas, restaurants, pharmacies are all minutes away. Furthermore, with the addition of the new West Kendall Baptist Hospital,...
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[Name removed], we checked out like 10 different places before we chose to put my mother in the Palace. I can't thank them enough for the care they provided to my mother. Everyone there knew her name and...
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.
Every Time a Loved One Moves Here...A Entire Family Sleeps Better at Night. The Palace owns and operates several Senior Living rental communities in South Florida providing the full continuum of care for our residents and their family members. The beautiful Palace Suites is Miami's luxurious...
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After searching in other ALF's for a nice place for my mother I decided this is one of the best assisted living facilities in the area. Place is very clean, rooms are big with good lighting, food...
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.
In addition to providing for the individualized medical and physical needs of our residents, our community includes the following amenities and activities:Daily KaraokeTwo dining rooms with various culinary optionsOnsite beauty salon and barberLarge recreation roomOn-site libraryInviting interior...
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: 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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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.
The Contemporary, an independent senior living community, opened in November 2022 in Miami, FL. Our staff has over 35 years of combined experience in Senior Living, and each member has knowledge and experience in all aspects of management. The Contemporary is managed by Charter Senior Living, a...
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My mother has been to many places that should not be allowed to have their doors opened. This place is finally where my mother should have been from the first time she needed to be taken care off. The staff...
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: 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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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.
Overture Dadeland is the epitome of innovative 55+ active adult apartment home living. Our community is a high-rise and our services are high-class. With a myriad of resort-style amenities like a soothing heated pool, zen-inspired yoga studio and a beautiful Skylounge, you will feel like an...
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.
Maggie's Retirement Home #1Maggie’s Retirement Home #1 is located in the sunny, tropical climate of Miami, Florida. Spend time walking through our beautifully landscaped yard or enjoy the stunning gardening area. Miami has a number of benefits for its residents, including relaxing beaches,...
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: 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
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.
The Pointe of North GablesThe Pointe of North Gables is a beautiful assisted living community located in the vibrant city of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Pointe is uniquely committed to providing seniors a warm community that is a safe, nurturing, and invigorating place to live. This...
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Cost of independent living in Kendall West, FL
The average cost of senior living in Kendall West is $3,845 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Virginia Gardens, FL with an average of $3,522 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kendall West, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Kendall West
Recent reviews for independent living in Kendall West
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.
Cutler Bay Village in Miami, FL
5.0
During our loved ones stay of [dates removed] we were very happy with our experience. The owner [name removed] was very thorough and detailed with things they do and how things are ran. During the covid spikes and lockdowns he was very honest and straight forward with the families. This ...
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The Palace at Coral Gables
5.0
The Palace in Coral Gables is a beautiful place anyone would be proud to call home. The staff is friendly, loving and fun! The food is delicious and the activities are abundant.
Kendall West independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kendall West independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kendall West, 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 Kendall West 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 Kendall West 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
11.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Kendall West 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 Kendall West communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kendall West 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 Kendall West offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
44.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Watermark at Coral Gables and The Sterling Aventura are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kendall West, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Kendall West, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Kendall West, Florida is The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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