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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Bay, FL

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Florida is $3,640, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the South Bay area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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All that was explained before my sister moved in was true if not better. My sister is getting engaged in The Lenox because everyone has been helpful,
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.
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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.
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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 had the privilege of meeting [name removed] and her team though my mom who lived at this facility for 3 years. This is one of the best place anyone or their love one could spend their senior years. The...
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: 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.
Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida, home of the Praxis of Deerfield Beach senior housing community, has more than just Florida's near perfect weather. The neighborhood here is friendly, safe, and reputable. Public transportation is readily available to nearby parks, dining, shopping, and...
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: 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, 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.
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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.
Photo of Shalom Manor Retirement Home
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: 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.
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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
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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: 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: 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: 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, 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: 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.
At Covenant Village of Florida, you get more than a beautiful retirement community. You get the commitment of a financially solid national organization with a 125-year heritage.A 20-acre tropical oasis in a suburban setting, Covenant Village of Florida is just a dozen miles from the sandy shores...
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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.
Photo of Lakeview Retirement Residence
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in South Bay, FL

The average cost of senior living in Florida is $3,640 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Florida vs. 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 state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeFloridaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,640/mo$3,520/mo3.4% above national median
Assisted Living$4,853/mo$5,830/mo16.8% below national median
Memory Care$5,704/mo$6,999/mo18.5% below national median
Independent Living
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.4% above national median
Assisted Living
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.8% below national median
Memory Care
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:18.5% below national median
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Independent living costs in South Bay, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Bay 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Bay, FL$3,610/mo$3,650/mo-1.1%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
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2024 average cost:$3,610/mo
2023 average cost:$3,650/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in South Bay

The Sheridan at Hobe Sound

4.3
I have been here for more than 2 years, and I find that the greatest assets to the Sheridan are it's people. I have been attending the new program "tech time", taught by [name removed]. She uses current technology to help me with my many issues from the cell phone to uber rides etc. This ...
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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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and effective staff. Residents and families consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities, such as Advent Square and Addington Place of Jupiter, highlighting their ability to provide effective care and support.
Variety of activities. Communities like Palomino Gardens Retirement Community and Stratford Court of Boca Pointe offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active, from fitness classes and social events to arts and crafts sessions and educational workshops.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Delightful meals and dining experiences are a common theme among reviews, with residents at The Palms of St. Lucie West and Garden Plaza at Inverrary expressing appreciation for the quality and variety of food options.
Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Residents appreciate the comfortable and spacious living quarters in communities like Verena at Delray and Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie, with many mentioning the private balconies, large bedrooms, and modern apartment designs.
Well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities in various communities, with residents at Park Summit and The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard commenting on the neatness and modernity of the common areas and grounds.
Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Many residents mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere in their communities, like Verena at Delray and Elison of Lake Worth, where they have formed close friendships and feel at home.
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South Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Bay, 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 South Bay 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 South Bay 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
20%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Bay 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 South Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Bay 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 South Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living, Elegance at Lake Worth and The Gardens of Port St Lucie are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Bay, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 242 independent living facilities near South Bay, Florida. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in South Bay, Florida are The Gardens of Port St Lucie, Grand Villa of Delray East and Finnish American Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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