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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Florida is $3,625, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Fort Drum area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Village Estates at Vero Beach
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A quick assessment is that this facility is nicely maintained in its common areas but the units are dated although very spacious. Some are being renovated as residents vacate. Staff is friendly and...
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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My mother is very happy there. We chose Greenwood Place because of the size of it. It's not that big and my mother is so confused that I thought she would not do well if the place was too big. I also chose...
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.
Greenwood Place is a premiere independent and assisted living community in Melbourne, Florida. Known as The Harbor City, the city of Melbourne offers all the conveniences and luxuries that come with living in a big city with a slower pace of life that its citizens love. Located halfway between...
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The rooms are clean. The food is good. The staff treats everyone well - they are friendly and efficient. I would the community to others.
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.
Welcome to assisted living that is designed to WOW! Surrounded by farms and Lake Huntley, Balmoral Assisted Living is a community that is both serene yet urban. Nearby is an active community with plentiful opportunities for shopping, dining, historic outings, and fun excursions. Each day,...
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Common areas are spotless, it smells great. Food is decent, and there is a great selection, almost like a small restaurant. There are a ton of activities for anyone who wants to participate. Every night they...
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.
Welcome to Discovery Village At Melbourne, a world-class senior living community located in the “Harbor City.” Strategically placed on U.S. 1 just across from the Indian River, we are just minutes away from Pinehurst Gardens and Harbor City Country Club Estates. Elevating senior living to a new...
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Photo of The Brennity at Melbourne Senior Living
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The Brennity of Melbourne is an excellent place, it has clean, beautiful spacious apartments. Residents and staff are very friendly. There were a few minor things that took a few weeks to iron out. My mom is...
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 Watersong Lane in Melbourne, 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 churches, medical resources and Duran Golf Club, while being tucked...
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I would rate Promenade Memory Care 4 stars. The facility is beautiful and clean. The rooms come furnished in very attractive styles. They have lots of activities. I think one of the staff is very strict, and...
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 PromenadeWhere healthy living and healthy aging go hand in hand!At The Promenade, our approach to senior care is focused on the individual wants and needs of each and every resident we serve. Here, you can shower on your own schedule, eat on your own schedule. Whatever your preferences, our...
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My family member has been a guest of facility since [Date removed]! And we are very pleased with service she receives there, the staff is very friendly and always seems to be cheerful speaks highly of my...
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.
Southern Life Assisted Living Community is a warm, welcoming senior living community in the heart of Lake Placid, offering personalized Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care, and Adult Day Services for older adults seeking support, comfort, and connection. Conveniently located near local...
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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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Staff seems competent and seem to genuinely enjoy working with residents. I was surprised at this. The last place my mom was at had employees who had very ho hum attitudes.
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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Photo of Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach
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Grand Oaks is definitely a 5. The 'intake'/[Name Removed] is incredibly helpful and was very responsive to our calls and questions when we were deciding where to place Mom. Even after Mom was in the...
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.
Grand Oaks is a Visiting Nurse Association assisted living community. The VNA of Florida has provided award winning home healthcare for over 40 years. Treating patients in their homes has given us incredible insights into creating warm, comfortable and secure environments. This makes Grand Oaks...
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Photo of Grand Oaks of Palm City
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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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Photo of The Cabana at Jensen Dunes
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The Cabana at Jensen Dunes is the best facility around. The fact that when my mother no longer has funds to pay out of pocket they will continue her with Medicaid. We have Peace Of mind not having to switch...
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.
Discover the hidden gem on the Treasure Coast!At The Cabana at Jensen Dunes, we celebrate life. Your days can be as full or relaxing as you desire. Join friends for a glass of wine and conversation at our daily happy hour. Create a masterpiece in the art studio or get lost in a good book in the...
Photo of Best Care Senior Living at Sebring
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The staff treats each resident as a family member. Also the administrative personnel are so pleasant to deal with, they never make you feel like you have a dumb question. The facility is always clean and...
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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Photo of Addington Place of Stuart
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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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Down sizing from my house has been a chore for me and I think my pup misses playing in her big yard we had, but she's learned to become a diva and social butterfly. She loves when house keeping stops by on...
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.
Heron Point Independent Living, a luxury retirement community in Vero Beach, offers independent living and celebrates the histories, traditions, and values of residents and families. Minutes away from popular attractions such as the Riverside Theater, golf courses, beautiful beaches, our...
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We're very happy with Brookdale West Melbourne! We toured a lot of assisted living facilities before deciding on Brookdale West Melbourne. I left the decision up to my mom. She chose it because of the homey...
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.
Brookdale West Melbourne is an assisted living community in West Melbourne, Florida. West Melbourne is a fast growing community located on Florida's Space coast. Brookdale West Melbourne has an ideal locations near shopping, banks, medical providers and is only a short drive from stunning beaches...
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What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and attractiveness of the facility, caring staff, good food. Also, they don't ignore residents, staff very attentive. Keeps me informed if medical...
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.
As Vero Beach’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and services, while only minutes away from historical landmarks,...
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Overall, I like the care that they give my dad however, lately I noticed they have a high turnover of staff everybody seems to be friendly enough though. I liked that they were smaller than most places
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.
Bethesda On Turkey Creek Assisted Living is a beautiful and historic property that inspires tranquility and peace of mind. Our community features several floor plan options that include studios and one bedroom apartments. All await your personal touch! Our units are individually climate...
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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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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.
Photo of Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach
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My mother has been living here for over six months so I can give a knowledgeable assessment of Renaissance Senior Living in Vero Beach, FL. It is spotlessly clean; the staff is friendly, attentive, and truly...
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.
Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach is an assisted living and memory care community in Vero Beach, FL, that cares deeply about our residents’ dignity, security, and quality of life.Located minutes from the gorgeous beachfront in Indian River County, Renaissance Senior Living of Vero Beach...
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I can't say enough about the staff here they are so accommodating for anything that you might need with your apartment or any kind of questions that you have about things going on in the building or you know...
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.
Offering uncompromising comfort and inspired modern dwellings, Parasol is a community for active adults 55+ seeking to “right-size” their current living standards with luxury amenities for enhanced enjoyment and increased opportunities for social activity, including a state-of-the-art wellness...
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I believe the Fountains is the best possible place for enjoyment and life extension. The staff could not be better at every level, and that is most important. The rooms, amenities and daily schedules are...
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.
The Fountains is located on 26 acres. Walking paths surround two lakes, raised gardens, shuffle board courts and heated swimming pool. Our fleet of vehicles makes transportation to local destinations a breeze. The Fountains is a resort - style community with a maintenance free lifestyle. ...
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The community visitation is very strict due to covid but they have done a good job with keeping covid out. The prices for the community is good, I would definitely recommend this community to others
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 are located within a residential community close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. (We are known for our location).An Active Senior Retirement Rental Community with Independent & Assisted Living and Bayberry House Memory CareWe feature Independent & Assisted Living in one or two...
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The staff and owners care about their residents and do what they can to make the place nice and comfortable. They have musicians come to play music and make holidays very special. It is a nice and clean...
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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Cost of independent living in Fort Drum, FL

The average cost of senior living in Florida is $3,625 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Florida vs. 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 state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeFloridaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,625/mo$3,532/mo2.6% above national median
Assisted Living$4,892/mo$5,909/mo17.2% below national median
Memory Care$5,777/mo$7,121/mo18.9% below national median
Independent Living
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:2.6% above national median
Assisted Living
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:17.2% below national median
Memory Care
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:18.9% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Drum

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Drum

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.

Victoria Landing ALF in Melbourne, FL

5.0
Of course the facility location and views are unbeatable, but the staff is also top notch. They truly care for their residents and always work to make sure every need is tended to in a timely fashion. The restaurant makes great food and there are more than enough activities to keep the ...
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The Brookshire in Melbourne, FL

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out with The Brookshire, it is a very nice place! The community is well kept and clean, and the staff are all very friendly! They provide a high level of service, and the nurses are all very attentive. My loved one also really seems to like the ...
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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
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
11.7%
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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.
Fort Drum, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.8%
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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
49.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
47.7%
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Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, Grand Villa of Palm Bay and The Gardens of Port St Lucie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Drum, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 114 independent living facilities near Fort Drum, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Drum, Florida are The Gardens of Port St Lucie and Sodalis Stuart. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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