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The cost of independent living in Fort Drum is about $3,312 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 159 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Okeechobee, Vero Beach South and Sherman.

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Photo of Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living
1616 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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51 reviews
9.3
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51 reviews
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The staff is amazing and the food is delicious. My sister had an issue with an open incision and the staff was instantly responsive. I love that they do "field trips" once a week. I am only a phone call away...
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 Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living offers beautiful elegance, undeniable charm and excellent care.The Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living in Florida offers Cottage Living, Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in a tropical setting on 36 acres of land. Our residents are...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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8.5
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104 reviews
8.5
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104 reviews
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2 star
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Management is constantly updating and upgrading facilities. I also highly recommend: A Place for Mom.
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.
The rare combination of amenities, senior lifestyle programs, and attentive, personalized care and service makes for a senior living experience like no other at Village Estates at Vero Beach. Our community offers two, distinct living options, Active Independent Living and Assisted Living, both of...
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8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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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
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Rosewood Manor of Vero Beach
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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Cost of independent living in Fort Drum, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Drum is $3,312 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $2,506 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Drum, FL, vs. nearby cities

Fort Drum, FL
$3,312/mo
$4,305/mo
$19,285/mo

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

Fort Drum, FL
$3,312/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Drum, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,690/mo
Independent Living
$3,312/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Drum, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,533/mo
Studio
$4,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,038/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,546/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,325/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Drum 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: Fort Drum, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Drum, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,312/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,793/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,690/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fort Drum, FL:$3,312/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Drum, FL:$3,793/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fort Drum, FL:$4,690/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Drum, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Drum 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
Fort Drum, FL$3,657/mo$3,660/mo-0.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,294/mo+3.2%
National$3,246/mo$3,158/mo+2.8%
Fort Drum, FL
2024 average cost:$3,657/mo
2023 average cost:$3,660/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,294/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Fort Drum

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Drum

Village Estates at Vero Beach

4.9
At my age I was told to check around to find a place I would not be alone. I don't have family and can't rely on neighbors. Right now I have only been here for the past three weeks. I am still unpacking. Learning the routine.

Grand Oaks of Okeechobee

4.5
This is a smaller community I have a 1 bedroom apartment. They will come and check on me every 2 hours. Everybody is a close knit family here. If you don't like something you just tell them and they are kind and will make a change. They serve 3 good meals a day with alternates to choose from. ...
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Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living

4.0
This was a nice community with high ceilings and friendly staff. There are no outdoor porches and they didn't have any rooms available on the first floor, this was the only drawback.

Fort Drum independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Drum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Drum, 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 Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Drum, FLNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Drum, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living, Village Estates at Vero Beach and Grand Oaks of Okeechobee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Drum, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Fort Drum, Florida. See the full list.
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