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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bessemer, FL

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The cost of independent living in Bessemer is about $4,643 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 143 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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Photo of Sand Hill Cove Retirement LivingCommunity card badge
33 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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We have lived in Florida since 1986 and retired from our teaching careers in 2010. We had family living in Palm City and it became our second home . We discovered Sandhill Cove when my step father passed in...
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.
Sandhill Cove is a resort-style Life Plan retirement community located on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. Sandhill Cove is owned and managed by Life Care Services, an LCS Company. LCS has over 50 years of experience and manages more than 132 communities across the country. They've given...
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9.7
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Very attentive staff. Appreciated receiving regular updates and found that all my emails and phone calls were dealt with promptly. Staff seemed to genuinely care about residents and there were so many...
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.
Situated near the sandy beaches of the Treasure Coast, Symphony at Stuart is a modern, vibrant senior living community located near Cleveland Clinic, Jupiter Medical Center and Port St. Lucie Hospital as well as Treasure Coast Mall, historic downtown Stuart shopping and Elliott Museum. Wake up...
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1818 Floor plans available
8.7
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36 reviews
8.7
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I would definitely recommend to others. It is an enjoyable experience. Nice experience. Everyone has a different experience which will give them a different feeling,
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.
Located on SW Stony Creek Way in Port St. Lucie, Florida, our charming, home-like community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care living options all on the same campus.Enjoy the convenience of being close to local restaurants, medical resources and Jensen Beach, while being...
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1-7 all 5s! It's an amazing place. Truly. I am so grateful to [name removed] for having that on the "Stuart" area list I had asked her for. As far as value, you get what you pay for, thus all the 5s....
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.
We planned Addington Place of Stuart as a way to bring seniors together. To foster a sense of community and connection between residents, caregivers, and staff. That’s because we want Addington Place to be the best place you can imagine living. A place providing life-enriching activities,...
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8.2
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My mother has been living at Grand Oaks in Palm City, Florida, for over seven months now. It’s a wonderful wonderful place. We are extremely happy with the service. She receives, the medical treatment that...
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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Extremely efficient, professional and informative. The management staff were so informative when we spoke on the phone and during our tour. The facility is beautiful, quaint and so homey. The interior of...
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.
Elegant Assisted Living by Trusted Health Experts Grand Oaks of Okeechobee is an assisted living community by the Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, an award winning home healthcare agency with nearly 40 years of experience in the field. With trusted health experts operating the community,...
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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: 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: 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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I had the privilege of meeting [name removed] and her team though my mom who lived at this facility for 3 years. This is one of the best place anyone or their love one could spend their senior years. The...
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.
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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.
Okeechobee Commons Apartments is beautiful place for anyone to live.  Luckily for you though, only individuals that are at least 55 years young are allowed to experience the luxuries we have to offer.  Right now we have gorgeous, new one bedroom...
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Bessemer, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bessemer is $4,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moore Haven, FL with an average of $3,080 per month.

Independent living costs in Bessemer, FL, vs. nearby cities

Bessemer, FL
$4,643/mo
$4,590/mo

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

Bessemer, FL
$4,643/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Bessemer, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,344/mo
Independent Living
$4,643/mo

Independent living costs in Bessemer, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,973/mo
Studio
$5,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,961/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,754/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Bessemer 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: Bessemer, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBessemer, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,643/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,744/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,344/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bessemer, FL:$4,643/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bessemer, FL:$3,744/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bessemer, FL:$5,344/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Bessemer, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bessemer 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
Bessemer, FL$4,824/mo$4,884/mo-1.2%
Florida$3,161/mo$2,899/mo+9.1%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
Bessemer, FL
2024 average cost:$4,824/mo
2023 average cost:$4,884/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,161/mo
2023 average cost:$2,899/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bessemer

Recent reviews for independent living in Bessemer

The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living in Port St Lucie, FL

4.9
Brennity was it hands down, I can walk there or bring the golf cart, that's how close they are! The proximity overshadowed any other benefits of other facilities we looked at. The only thing that I would suggest is to have a guide book or handbook for the resident to make acclimation to the ...
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Grand Oaks of Palm City

4.3
The smaller resident population in memory care is a great advantage. The overall experience would be closer to a 5 except for some of the techs who just act like they don't want to be there. The medical staff and administrators are very good and most of the techs are also except for a couple.

Addington Place of Stuart

5.0
It's a very friendly place, from the moment you walk in the door. Everyone is exceptionally friendly. The Director and Manager of the facility [name removed] and [name removed]treat everyone like family. My mom lives in a one bedroom apartment. Management had her place freshly painted and ...
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Bessemer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessemer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessemer, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessemer 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 Bessemer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessemer, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bessemer 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 Bessemer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessemer, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.4%
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