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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Okeechobee County, FL

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Photo of Sonata Vero Beach
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8.4
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They have solid activities for the residents - they could improve on the quality of the food. We would absolutely recommend the community to other families - it's head and shoulders above other assisted...
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.
Everyone who lives at Sonata Vero Beach has led a unique life and experienced special moments worth remembering. That’s why we’ve redefined the care we provide to seniors helping our residents feel as much like themselves as possible. Sonata Vero Beach is minutes from downtown Vero Beach, off...
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8.4
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42 reviews
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They were/ are awesome. What we like the most about the community is that the attention they give to my aunt, the kindness they treated all of us with, it also is a very clean facility
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.
The PromenadeWhere healthy living and healthy aging go hand in hand!At The Promenade, our approach to senior care is focused on the individual wants and needs of each and every resident we serve. Here, you can shower on your own schedule, eat on your own schedule. Whatever your preferences, our...
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8.4
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Harbor Place is an excellent option for people who have value and safety as priorities. The food is OK not great not bad. It's sort of in the middle. The space in the rooms are phenomenal. It is quite grand...
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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44 Floor plans available
8.3
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104 reviews
8.3
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Management is constantly updating and upgrading facilities. I also highly recommend: A Place for Mom.
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.
The rare combination of amenities, senior lifestyle programs, and attentive, personalized care and service makes for a senior living experience like no other at Discovery Village Vero Beach. Our community offers two, distinct living options, Active Independent Living and Assisted Living, both of...
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My mother has been living at Grand Oaks in Palm City, Florida, for over seven months now. It’s a wonderful wonderful place. We are extremely happy with the service. She receives, the medical treatment that...
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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Photo of Addington Place of Stuart
1414 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.2
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1-7 all 5s! It's an amazing place. Truly. I am so grateful to [name removed] for having that on the "Stuart" area list I had asked her for. As far as value, you get what you pay for, thus all the 5s....
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.
We planned Addington Place of Stuart as a way to bring seniors together. To foster a sense of community and connection between residents, caregivers, and staff. That’s because we want Addington Place to be the best place you can imagine living. A place providing life-enriching activities,...
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We are satisfied with this facility. Somewhat rough start getting my mother in her room on the agreed upon date but now things are running smoothly. They do a good job taking care of her. They seem to have a...
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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This facility provides a clean and welcoming environment for my mother in law, complemented by a friendly and helpful staff that delivers comprehensive care to residents and keeps them engaged through...
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.
For good days and challenging days, there is always Life Enrichment.When you entrust our team to treat or care for you or your loved one, you can feel confident that we’re striving to elevate life each day. To encourage a positive attitude and to keep residents active and engaged, we have a mix...
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Photo of Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach
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3 reviews
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This community is working out quite well for my mother since her move to this community. It is a nice facility, and I'am comfortable with all they have done for us. It has been a good experience. I know she...
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.
Grand Oaks is a Visiting Nurse Association assisted living community. The VNA of Florida has provided award winning home healthcare for over 40 years. Treating patients in their homes has given us incredible insights into creating warm, comfortable and secure environments. This makes Grand Oaks...
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Photo of Heron Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care of Vero Beach
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35 reviews
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All 5, Acceptance was quick, move in quick. Great staff! Very helpful staff, very pleasant. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
As Vero Beach’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and services, while only minutes away from historical landmarks,...
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Photo of Alto Stuart
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.9
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108 reviews
7.9
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108 reviews
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What we like the most about Alto Stuart community is their great staff and the overall great location. Yes, we would recommend Alto Stuart to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Alto Stuart! Designed around an Atlantic Coastal Lodge theme, our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities.We are proudly the recipient of the Reader's Choice Award for the "Finest Assisted Living Community in Martin...
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Photo of Bethesda on Turkey Creek
1414 Photos available
7.4
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25 reviews
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Overall, I like the care that they give my dad however, lately I noticed they have a high turnover of staff everybody seems to be friendly enough though. I liked that they were smaller than most places
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.
Bethesda On Turkey Creek Assisted Living is a beautiful and historic property that inspires tranquility and peace of mind. Our community features several floor plan options that include studios and one bedroom apartments. All await your personal touch! Our units are individually climate...
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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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Photo of Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach
1010 Photos available
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My mother has been living here for over six months so I can give a knowledgeable assessment of Renaissance Senior Living in Vero Beach, FL. It is spotlessly clean; the staff is friendly, attentive, and truly...
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.
Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach is an assisted living and memory care community in Vero Beach, FL, that cares deeply about our residents’ dignity, security, and quality of life.Located minutes from the gorgeous beachfront in Indian River County, Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach...
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Photo of Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach
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Heron Point is just fantastic. Love the spacious apartment. Staff is very thoughtful and attentive. The chef and meals are excellent. Programs are varied and fun and the residents are thoughtful and...
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.
Heron Point Independent Living, a luxury retirement community in Vero Beach, offers independent living and celebrates the histories, traditions, and values of residents and families. Minutes away from popular attractions such as the Riverside Theater, golf courses, beautiful beaches, our...
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Photo of The Cabana at Jensen Dunes
88 Photos available
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6.5
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The Cabana at Jensen Dunes is the best facility around. The fact that when my mother no longer has funds to pay out of pocket they will continue her with Medicaid. We have Peace Of mind not having to switch...
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.
Discover the hidden gem on the Treasure Coast!At The Cabana at Jensen Dunes, we celebrate life. Your days can be as full or relaxing as you desire. Join friends for a glass of wine and conversation at our daily happy hour. Create a masterpiece in the art studio or get lost in a good book in the...
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Photo of The Fountains of Melbourne
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I believe the Fountains is the best possible place for enjoyment and life extension. The staff could not be better at every level, and that is most important. The rooms, amenities and daily schedules are...
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.
The Fountains is located on 26 acres. Walking paths surround two lakes, raised gardens, shuffle board courts and heated swimming pool. Our fleet of vehicles makes transportation to local destinations a breeze. The Fountains is a resort - style community with a maintenance free lifestyle. ...
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Photo of Century Oaks
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The community visitation is very strict due to covid but they have done a good job with keeping covid out. The prices for the community is good, I would definitely recommend this community to others
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.
We are located within a residential community close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. (We are known for our location).An Active Senior Retirement Rental Community with Independent & Assisted Living and Bayberry House Memory CareWe feature Independent & Assisted Living in one or two...
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The staff and owners care about their residents and do what they can to make the place nice and comfortable. They have musicians come to play music and make holidays very special. It is a nice and clean...
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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I'm not all that pleased about the head nursing department, I've been calling to see how my mother is doing and it always goes to voicemail. I leave a message and know one calls back.
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.
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Photo of Okeechobee Commons
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Okeechobee Commons Apartments is beautiful place for anyone to live.  Luckily for you though, only individuals that are at least 55 years young are allowed to experience the luxuries we have to offer.  Right now we have gorgeous, new one bedroom...
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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: 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 Okeechobee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Okeechobee County is $4,086 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avon Park, FL with an average of $2,739 per month.

Independent living costs in Okeechobee County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Okeechobee County, FL
$4,086/mo
$4,277/mo

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

Okeechobee County, FL
$4,086/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Okeechobee County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,367/mo
Independent Living
$4,086/mo

Independent living costs in Okeechobee County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,870/mo
Studio
$4,414/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,053/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,259/mo

Senior living costs in Okeechobee County 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: Okeechobee County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOkeechobee County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,086/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,859/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,367/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Okeechobee County, FL:$4,086/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Okeechobee County, FL:$3,859/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Okeechobee County, FL:$4,367/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Okeechobee County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Okeechobee County 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.

Okeechobee County, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Okeechobee County, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Okeechobee County 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
Okeechobee County, FL$3,641/mo$3,636/mo+0.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Okeechobee County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,641/mo
2023 average cost:$3,636/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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 Okeechobee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Okeechobee County

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.

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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Brookdale Stuart

4.9
Brookdale Stuart is a smaller community so they can really focus on and get to know the residents. A lot of the staff has been there for many, many years which says a lot to me. They are so caring, kind and helpful, we definitely found the right place for our mother. They are truly angels on ...
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Okeechobee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okeechobee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okeechobee County, 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 Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okeechobee County 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 Okeechobee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Oaks of Okeechobee, The Sovana at Stuart and The Gardens of Port St Lucie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Okeechobee County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 137 independent living facilities near Okeechobee County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Okeechobee County, Florida are The Gardens of Port St Lucie, Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living and Grand Villa of Palm Bay. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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