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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest Highlands, FL

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The cost of independent living in Forest Highlands is about $4,067 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options.

Read 631 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Destin, Niceville and Santa Rosa Beach.

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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, 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.
The Blake at Miramar Beach is a distinctive senior living community, offering unparalleled experiences in a luxurious and hospitality-driven environment. With a dedicated and tenured team, enviable amenities, and a vibrant calendar of resident events, we provide a unique space for growth,...
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.
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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: 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: 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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My mother is there and has had excellent care. The nurses and staff are very caring and take pride in there patients. If you really want to know what kind of care your loved one is receiving visit them! No...
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
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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.
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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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 Forest Highlands, FL

The average cost of senior living in Forest Highlands is $4,067 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Navarre Beach, FL with an average of $3,225 per month.

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

Forest Highlands, FL
$4,067/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Highlands, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,184/mo
Independent Living
$4,067/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Highlands, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,521/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,096/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,271/mo

Senior living costs in Forest Highlands 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: Forest Highlands, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest Highlands, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,067/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,025/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,184/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Forest Highlands, FL:$4,067/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Forest Highlands, FL:$5,025/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Forest Highlands, FL:$5,184/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Forest Highlands, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forest Highlands 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.

Forest Highlands, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Forest Highlands, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest Highlands 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forest Highlands, FL$3,690/mo$3,396/mo+8.6%
Florida$3,449/mo$3,270/mo+5.5%
National$3,319/mo$3,155/mo+5.2%
Forest Highlands, FL
2024 average cost:$3,690/mo
2023 average cost:$3,396/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,449/mo
2023 average cost:$3,270/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,319/mo
2023 average cost:$3,155/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest Highlands

Navarre Gardens North

5.0
Navarre Gardens has truly been a blessing for our family. We knew it was the right place for our loved one.The staff here are not just caregivers; they are angels in disguise. Their compassion and dedication are unmatched. They treat residents with the utmost respect and kindness, creating a ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Brewton

4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.

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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Forest Highlands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Highlands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Highlands, 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 Forest Highlands 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 Forest Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Highlands, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Highlands 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 Forest Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Highlands, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Highlands 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 Forest Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Highlands, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.7%
47.6%
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