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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Ballard Pines, FL

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The cost of independent living in Ballard Pines is about $4,507 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 217 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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My dad has been at Grand Villa almost a year and he loves it. The management is so friendly. He has met friends and people he calls "family" now. He couldn't be happier and as a caretaker it has taken a huge...
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.
Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Palm Bay. Our beautiful resort style senior living community in Palm Bay, Florida, is located on the water's edge of the tranquil Indian River and offers a family-atmosphere with wonderful amenities to help our residents get the most out of life.Grand Villa...
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5 on all. The best place!!! What we like the most about the community is the friendliness of the people and the staff. Everyone here takes an active interest in each other. Food not that great.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Glenbrooke Senior Living, nestled within one of Central Florida’s best kept secrets, the beautiful City of Palm Bay. Anyone can see the benefits of good old fashioned retirement living along the east coast shores of the sunshine state with mother nature and all its glory, the fantastic...
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They were/ are awesome. What we like the most about the community is that the attention they give to my aunt, the kindness they treated all of us with, it also is a very clean facility
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.
The PromenadeWhere healthy living and healthy aging go hand in hand!At The Promenade, our approach to senior care is focused on the individual wants and needs of each and every resident we serve. Here, you can shower on your own schedule, eat on your own schedule. Whatever your preferences, our...
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I moved my loved one here from another facility. The difference was like night and day. The people at Pelican Landing cared, they responded, and they really bent over backwards to make him feel welcome,...
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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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....
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Cost of independent living in Ballard Pines, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ballard Pines is $4,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vero Beach South, FL with an average of $4,171 per month.

Independent living costs in Ballard Pines, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ballard Pines, FL
$4,507/mo
$4,734/mo

Independent living costs in Ballard Pines, FL, vs. state and national averages

Ballard Pines, FL
$4,507/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Ballard Pines, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,582/mo
Independent Living
$4,507/mo

Independent living costs in Ballard Pines, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,645/mo
Studio
$4,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,774/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,620/mo

Senior living costs in Ballard Pines vs. state and 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 destination: Ballard Pines, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallard Pines, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,507/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,582/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ballard Pines, FL:$4,507/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ballard Pines, FL:$3,958/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ballard Pines, FL:$4,582/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Ballard Pines, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ballard Pines 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 median 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
Ballard Pines, FL$3,760/mo$3,557/mo+5.7%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,250/mo+4.7%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Ballard Pines, FL
2024 average cost:$3,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,557/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,250/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ballard Pines

Recent reviews for independent living in Ballard Pines

Victoria Landing ALF in Melbourne, FL

5.0
Of course the facility location and views are unbeatable, but the staff is also top notch. They truly care for their residents and always work to make sure every need is tended to in a timely fashion. The restaurant makes great food and there are more than enough activities to keep the ...
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The Brookshire in Melbourne, FL

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out with The Brookshire, it is a very nice place! The community is well kept and clean, and the staff are all very friendly! They provide a high level of service, and the nurses are all very attentive. My loved one also really seems to like the ...
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The Promenade in Sebastian, FL

5.0
I enjoy being resident of the promenade because the residents here are well take of and the staff is second to none, from the food to the activities. Beautiful courtyards and great customer service. Concierge is always friendly and helpful.

Ballard Pines independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballard Pines independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballard Pines, 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 Ballard Pines 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 Ballard Pines 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
60%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballard Pines 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 Ballard Pines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
80%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballard Pines 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 Ballard Pines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Villa of Palm Bay, Glenbrooke Senior Living and The Promenade are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ballard Pines, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Ballard Pines, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ballard Pines, Florida are Grand Villa of Palm Bay and Glenbrooke Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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