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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Choctaw, FL

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The cost of independent living in Choctaw is about $4,266 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 47 options. Read 527 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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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.
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
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, 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: 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: 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.
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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Choctaw, FL

The average cost of senior living in Choctaw is $4,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westville, FL with an average of $3,517 per month.

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

Choctaw, FL
$4,266/mo
$4,266/mo
$4,531/mo

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

Choctaw, FL
$4,266/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,393/mo
Independent Living
$4,266/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,966/mo
Studio
$4,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,938/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,429/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,298/mo

Senior living costs in Choctaw 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: Choctaw, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChoctaw, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,266/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,420/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,393/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Choctaw, FL:$4,266/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Choctaw, FL:$4,420/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Choctaw, FL:$4,393/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Choctaw, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Choctaw 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
Choctaw, FL$3,396/mo$3,142/mo+8.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,250/mo+4.7%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Choctaw, FL
2024 average cost:$3,396/mo
2023 average cost:$3,142/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
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 Choctaw

Recent reviews for independent living in Choctaw

Navarre Gardens

5.0
Navarre Gardens has been a great place for my dad. We had to find a place for him quickly and they were really friendly and efficient helping us with the process. He likes being able to take the shuttle when he needs to and loves getting 3 good meals a day! Love that they have “field trips” too! ...
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Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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Navarre Gardens North

5.0
From the moment you step onto the property, you're enveloped in a serene atmosphere of tranquility and natural beauty. Each corner seems to hold a new delightful surprise,The rooms are not only impeccably clean but also exude a charming elegance that makes you feel right at home. The attention ...
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Choctaw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Choctaw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Choctaw, 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 Choctaw 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 Choctaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Choctaw, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Choctaw 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 Choctaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Choctaw, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Choctaw 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 Choctaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Choctaw, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach, The Opal at Bluewater Bay and Sodalis DeFuniak Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Choctaw, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Choctaw, Florida. See the full list.
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