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The cost of independent living in Carlton is about $26,558 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 381 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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I am extremely happy here and the answer to all your questions is not only an overwhelming 5 but even a 10 to every question. I'm very pleased with my choice here even better than very expensive...
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.
Everything you love and need.At the Palms of St. Lucie West, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Adult day program, A short-term stay, or a year-round home? We’re here.You’ll find restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity...
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44 Floor plans available
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My sister and I toured for our mom. We toured 4 places and this place was the best. The salesgirl was very nice helpful. She explained it all better than the others. The apartments are bright and there was...
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.
Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...
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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
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.
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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Very nice and clean and good people around, I feel like I live in resort for the rest of my life. Many activities, sometimes really interesting almost every day. Administrative staff very good always help...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled just above the picturesque shores of the North River in beautiful Stuart, Florida, The Sovana at Stuart is the perfect place to make the luxury retirement you have always dreamed of into a reality. At The Sovana, we believe you should have the ability to tailor your senior living...
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9.4
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We are satisfied with this facility. Somewhat rough start getting my mother in her room on the agreed upon date but now things are running smoothly. They do a good job taking care of her. They seem to have a...
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.
Lake Forest Park offers distinctive accommodations and a superior level of independent living and assisted living services. Our community is designed for those who want companionship, diverse daily activities and amenities with personal attention all in a stimulating environment. Residents are...
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My rating for Lynmoore is a 5 and based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
Our friendly, relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to meet new friends and fill your day with a number of fun and engaging activities. Our caring associates are focused on providing you with the very best personalized care to ensure that you're comfortable and at ease. No more worrying about tedious...
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I chose Wickshire for my mom because they had a couple employees who spoke Spanish and for me it was important to have someone she could talk to when she needed help. She was also with Treasure Coast Hospice...
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.
Surrounded by scenic waterways and golf courses along Florida’s Treasure Coast, Colliers at Port St Lucie offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This vibrant community is tailored to active older people who want to spend more time doing what they love without the...
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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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8.4
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Harbor Place is an excellent option for people who have value and safety as priorities. The food is OK not great not bad. It's sort of in the middle. The space in the rooms are phenomenal. It is quite grand...
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.
Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie, Florida, offers a beautiful setting for seniors in search of an active and luxurious retirement community to call home.Offering both independent living and assisted living, Harbor Place associates are trained to care for a wide range of senior needs.Our services...
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Divine Senior CareDivine Senior Care is an assisted living community located in the city of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. Divine Senior Care provides the memory care services that some seniors need in a community that is beautiful and comfortable. The city of Fort Pierce has much to...
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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
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
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
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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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: 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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Caring memory care facility. Allows us to bring our dogs to visit. Had a beautiful holiday party with great entertainment for two hours. Dancing, singing so fun. He likes the food and is happy. Has made...
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.
Broadmoor Assisted Living is an assisted living community conveniently located in the stunning and breathtakingly beautiful Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. Not only is Fort Pierce the county seat of St. Lucie County, but it was awarded the 2005 City of Excellence. It is a great place for...
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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.
Situated in the stunning Fort Pierce, Florida, Academy Assisted Living Community is the perfect choice for your new home. Known as the 'Sunrise City', Fort Pierce is a vibrant community with an exquisite harbor front that has a state of the art marina. There is also a fantastic library, golf...
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Cost of independent living in Carlton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Carlton is $26,558 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vero Beach South, FL with an average of $4,171 per month.

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

Carlton, FL
$26,558/mo

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

Carlton, FL
$26,558/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$15,768/mo
$26,136/mo
Independent Living
$26,558/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,603/mo
Studio
$4,102/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,412/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,357/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,798/mo

Senior living costs in Carlton 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: Carlton, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlton, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$26,558/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$15,768/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$26,136/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Carlton, FL:$26,558/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Carlton, FL:$15,768/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Carlton, FL:$26,136/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Carlton, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carlton 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
Carlton, FL$4,209/mo$3,914/mo+7.5%
Florida$3,381/mo$3,161/mo+6.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Carlton, FL
2024 average cost:$4,209/mo
2023 average cost:$3,914/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,381/mo
2023 average cost:$3,161/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carlton

Recent reviews for independent living in Carlton

The Cabana at Jensen Dunes in Jensen Beach, FL

4.3
It was positive but intake staff did not do a very thorough job making sure all documents were in order and when a DNR situation arose this created a crisis. My dad ended up passing away from Covid contracted during his stay - total time in Cabana was less than 2 weeks.

Brookdale Stuart

4.9
Brookdale Stuart is a smaller community so they can really focus on and get to know the residents. A lot of the staff has been there for many, many years which says a lot to me. They are so caring, kind and helpful, we definitely found the right place for our mother. They are truly angels on ...
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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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Carlton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlton, 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 Carlton 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 Carlton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlton, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlton 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 Carlton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlton, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlton 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 Carlton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlton, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
46.4%
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The Palms of St. Lucie West, The Gardens of Port St Lucie and Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carlton, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Carlton, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carlton, Florida are The Gardens of Port St Lucie, Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living and The Palms of St. Lucie West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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