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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 50 independent living facilities in Svea, 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 Duvall.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Crestview, Andalusia and DeFuniak Springs.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and American House Bluewater Bay
zipAveragecost: $3,643

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Last Updated: 6/9/26
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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
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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.
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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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What families are saying about independent living in Svea

Recent reviews for independent living in Svea

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.

Navarre Gardens North

5.0
From the moment you step onto the property, you're enveloped in a serene atmosphere of tranquility and natural beauty. Each corner seems to hold a new delightful surprise,The rooms are not only impeccably clean but also exude a charming elegance that makes you feel right at home. The attention ...
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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
14.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.8%
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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
20%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
17.2%
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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
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
46.9%
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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 50 independent living facilities near Svea, Florida. See the full list.
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