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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Svea, 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 Svea 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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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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: 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.
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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.
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
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Svea, 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 Svea, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Svea 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 average 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
Svea, FL$3,690/mo$3,396/mo+8.6%
Florida$3,449/mo$3,270/mo+5.5%
National$3,319/mo$3,155/mo+5.2%
Svea, FL
2024 average cost:$3,690/mo
2023 average cost:$3,396/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,449/mo
2023 average cost:$3,270/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,319/mo
2023 average cost:$3,155/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Svea

Recent reviews for independent living in Svea

Navarre Gardens North

5.0
Navarre Gardens has truly been a blessing for our family. We knew it was the right place for our loved one.The staff here are not just caregivers; they are angels in disguise. Their compassion and dedication are unmatched. They treat residents with the utmost respect and kindness, creating a ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Brewton

4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.

Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach

4.5
It's a really good place and my numbers don't do it justice. Management seems to have a high turnover but the regular staff (med techs, nursing, kitchen, maintenance, etc.) are all pretty stable and really wonderful. The food is probably fine for the residents, but they don't have much variety ...
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Svea independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Svea independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Svea, 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 Svea 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 Svea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Svea, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Svea 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 Svea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Svea, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
47.7%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Svea 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 Svea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Svea, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
47.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.7%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and American House Bluewater Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Svea, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Svea, Florida. See the full list.
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