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We picked this community because of the cost, the location, and the fact that she would still have her independence. However, I wouldn't recommend it for parents who need assistance or will in the near...
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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Sorry I’m not good at writing. But my husband didn’t want to move there. In a short time he was saying that was content living there. Thats a big compliment from him. We still have a home on the beach. I...
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
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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.
A large private home which offers assisted living to your loved ones. It is an Alternative to a Nursing home with all of the comforts of a home including a large fenced yard. It has a European Flare offering large spacious rooms and very caring staff.Offering "What are they doing now!!" from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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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This care from this community is excellent. The staff is caring and attentive. We like the menu and my mom is happy with the variety. They offer a lot of activities for the residents and my mom enjoys...
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.
Pelican Garden is an assisted living community located in the beautiful Florida town of Sebastian, Indian River County, about 15 miles north of Vero Beach, in an area known as the Treasure Coast. Our community is named after the Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge located just across the Indian River....
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
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Cost of independent living in Whittier, FL
The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $3,777 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avon Park, FL with an average of $2,739 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whittier, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whittier, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whittier vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Whittier, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Whittier
Recent reviews for independent living in Whittier
Encore at Avalon Park in Orlando, FL
5.0
Living in Puerto Rico, it was important to me and my siblings to find a place that would provide the best care for my mother. Having her live at Encore has provided me with peace of mind while living overseas that mom is well-taken care.
Overture Dr. Phillips 55+ Apartment Homes in Orlando, FL
4.9
The community is well run and safe, this is a healthy environment, and it's just like a family and we take care of each other.
They have a heated pool for exercise and are trying to keep going with social distancing activities.
I would recommend this community to others
Grand Palms Assisted Living and Memory Care in Orlando, FL
5.0
My Mom is very happy here! Grand Palms seems to be doing a great job overall! It's a very very clean facility, the staff are friendly, the food is delicious, and they've got a lot of wonderful programs to keep the residents entertained. I can't say enough about how much she loves it, sometimes ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Engaging and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and attentive nature of the staff at several communities, including Gentry Park, Grand Villa of Palm Bay, and Shell Harbor Retirement Community. Residents and their families appreciate the personal connections they've made with community caregivers, leading ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Several communities, like Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace, Shell Harbor Retirement Community, and Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach, offer a wide range of activities that cater to residents' diverse interests. Whether it's ice cream socials, bingo, aqua aerobics, or outi ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Residents consistently express satisfaction with the quality of meals at various communities, including The Promenade, The Brennity at Melbourne Senior Living, and Hidden Lakes Retirement Community. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring that residents look forwar ...
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Thoughtfully designed and maintained spaces. Throughout the reviews, residents praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living, Spring Haven Senior Living, and Gentry Park. Well-maintained interiors and exteriors contribute to a comfortable and enjoyable li ...
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Comprehensive care and support services. Communities like Glenbrooke Senior Living, Shell Harbor Retirement Community, and Lake Howard Heights offer various levels of assistance to cater to residents' needs. From independent living to assisted living and memory care, families can trust that their loved ones receive the care and s ...
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Accessible and responsive communication. Regular, open communication between families and staff is crucial for ensuring residents' well-being. Several communities, such as Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace, Windsor at Celebration, and The Fountains of Melbourne, are commended for their timely and effective communication wit ...
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Whittier independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier 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
21.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittier 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 Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Club at St. Cloud, Benton House of Narcoossee and Grand Villa of Palm Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whittier, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 193 independent living facilities near Whittier, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Whittier, Florida are The Club at St. Cloud, Grand Villa of Palm Bay and Cedar Creek Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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