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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ave Maria, 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 Ave Maria 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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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: 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
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: 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.
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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: 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: 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.
Labelle Commons is a beautiful senior housing community located in the lovely city of LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida. This small and beautiful city is the perfect location to settle down in for any senior looking for the beauty of nature as well as the convenience of city life. Known as the...
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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.
The Watermark at Marco IslandNOW OPEN!A premier senior living destination for Assisted Living and Memory Care on Marco Island, Florida.Watermark Retirement Communities®, along with Chancey Design and BRW Development, have created an extraordinary community in this island community known for its...
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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.
Noble Senior Living at Fort Myers has been completely renovated with beautifully appointed studios and one-bedrooms. Also, you will also find many community spaces including a spacious lobby, common areas, a bistro, and a life enrichment center. As a result, you’ll enjoy the look and feel of our...
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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.
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.
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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
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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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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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Based on our experience with Palmview at Gulf Coast we think they could improve on the activities and just having more diverse activities. They could also have special food for events/days/birthdays.
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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The Woodlands is wonderful they are 5 stars all the way! I couldn't have picked a better place, my mother was in the hospital and when she was ready to leave, she asked to go back to The Woodlands. They are...
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 Ave Maria, 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 Ave Maria, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ave Maria 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ave Maria, FL$3,965/mo$3,705/mo+7.0%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Ave Maria, FL
2024 average cost:$3,965/mo
2023 average cost:$3,705/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
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 Ave Maria

Recent reviews for independent living in Ave Maria

Fort Myers Independent Living

4.9
I picked this community because it was the only affordable place.We can afford it and if we need to call for help for medicines and personal intimate items. Place is clean, cereal for breakfast,no lunch and dinner. Place is clean and owners of site are amazing.

Keystone Place at Beachwalk in Fort Myers, FL

4.0
I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for cost and activities are also good. The food is cold a lot of times. I do eat in my room a ...
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The Carlisle Naples

4.5
We chose this community as it had a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are open, caring and great at keeping an eye on her. The other residents are also good at watching out for her. The community is stylish, updated and they have an incredible maintenance crew. Mom likes spending time with the new ...
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Ave Maria independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ave Maria independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ave Maria, 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 Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ave Maria, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ave Maria, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
55.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
52.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.2%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Addington Place of Cape Coral, Brookdale Cape Coral and Tuscany Heights Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ave Maria, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 92 independent living facilities near Ave Maria, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ave Maria, Florida are Addington Place of Cape Coral, Tuscany Heights Senior Living and The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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