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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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The cost of independent living in Fort Lauderdale is about $3,953 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 145 options. Read 1572 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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Photo of Villa Rio Vista
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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.
Villa Rio Vista is an assisted living community located in one of Fort Lauderdale, FL's premier neighborhoods in the heart of downtown. Located along the banks of the scenic Tarpon River and just minutes from all the entertainment of Las Olas, Villa Rio Vista is a beautiful, cozy assisted living...
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My mom was literally dying before I placed her at Treemont on the Park. She has now survived over 11 years there as a resident. It was the care and concern the staff has for her and the other residents. ...
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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We have been at HSH since February. The nurses there love my family member. It is like one big family. When I go in I say to each of the patients. They love the attention no matter who comes. Very clean...
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.
Home Sweet Home of Oakland Park is an assisted living community situated in the highly beautiful town of Oakland Park, Broward County, Florida. Our lovely community sits near the ocean and enjoys moderate temperatures all year long. Oakland Park is a great location for seniors and a wonderful...
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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.
Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted Living at Tiffany House is designed for seniors who desire residential living but require support with some activities of daily living such as medication reminders,...
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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.
St. Joseph Residence offers seniors of all faiths the independence they deserve with added attention they may need. Charmingly decorated and fully furnished apartments with private suites or private bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Each has an emergency call system and individual climate control....
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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.
Royal Palm Senior Residence, located in Fort Lauderdale, has been under the owndership of Walt Noble, Inc. since 2001. Royal Palm, an assisted living facility, is staffed by excellent, experienced and compassionate employees.We understand the many facets of aging but most importantly, we...
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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.
Lakeview Retirement is located in beautiful Lenexa, Kansas, and offers a dedicated service for elderly individuals. With a warm and comforting atmosphere, Lakeview has become a leading Continuing Care Retirement Community. We offer one of the largest services in Kansas, along with an...
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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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: 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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Photo of Morning Breeze Assisted Living Facility
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.
Photo of Senior Advantages of S Florida
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.
Photo of Retirement Living-Lauderhill
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.
Photo of Shalom Manor Retirement Home
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.
Photo of Courtleigh Manor Retirement
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.
Photo of Brandon House
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.
Photo of Green Life Assisted Living Facility
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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.
Green Life is an assisted living community located in the animated and gorgeous Pompano Beach, Florida. With year-round good weather, and a dedicated staff, this is the perfect place to call home. Pompano Beach is a lively and energetic city with many wonderful shops, restaurants and...
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.
Photo of Grand Court Village II
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.
Photo of Avondale Manors Retirement
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.
Photo of Pompano Retirement Village
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.
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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Lauderdale is $3,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallandale Beach, FL with an average of $3,912 per month.

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

Fort Lauderdale, FL
$3,953/mo
$3,958/mo

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

Fort Lauderdale, FL
$3,953/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,310/mo
Independent Living
$3,953/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,929/mo
Studio
$4,769/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,865/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,948/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Lauderdale, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,953/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,649/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,310/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fort Lauderdale, FL:$3,953/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Lauderdale, FL:$3,649/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fort Lauderdale, FL:$4,310/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Lauderdale, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale, FL$3,598/mo$3,601/mo-0.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,250/mo+4.7%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2024 average cost:$3,598/mo
2023 average cost:$3,601/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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 Fort Lauderdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Lauderdale

Courtyard Plaza ALF in North Miami, FL

5.0
We have had no complaints at all. They always send me pictures of her doing activities and they say she is very active. The staff are very good communication, they are always updating me and sending pictures of different things. I would recommend Courtyard Plaza and already have.

Cura Living at Boca Raton

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Banyan Place! The facility itself is nice looking, clean, and very well kept. The staff is friendly and professional, and the owner was easy to work with a big help throughout the whole process! It's been a bit of an adjustment for our loved ...
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Colonial at Fort Lauderdale in Lauderhill, FL

5.0
We chose this facility because i felt it was a homey place, it did not feel cold and institutionalized. My favorite part about this facility is the people there. The workers are very outgoing and will help in anyway they can. My mom has no complaints about the food, I have never eaten there ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Renovated apartments and spacious living areas. Several reviews mention the recent renovations and ample space in apartments, creating a comfortable and homely environment for residents. At The Pointe at Plantation, residents are pleased with the update interiors and size of their studios. However, at Oasis Living Quarters, some residents ...
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Attentive and accommodating staff. Numerous reviews express their appreciation for the caring and responsive nature of the staff at various communities, with some residents and their families mentioning the ease of communication and ability to address concerns. At Garden Plaza at Inverrary, the staff are described as welcoming ...
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Thoughtful and varied meal options. Reviews consistently mention the importance of quality meals in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Forest Trace Senior Living, the food is described as tasty and there being a good selection to choose from. However, at The Preserve at Palm-Aire, some residents have note ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Activities are another popular feature mentioned in reviews, with residents participating in various social events, classes, and outings. At The Preserve at Palm-Aire, residents enjoy a wide range of activities and field trips, while at Garden Plaza at Inverrary, they suggest asking about th ...
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Proper maintenance and cleanliness. Keeping the community in good condition is a priority for many residents, with several reviews emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and cleanliness. At The Court at Palm Aire, residents appreciate the cleanliness of the facility and the prompt attention to maintenance requests, wh ...
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Personalized care and support. Some reviews highlight the importance of personalized care and attention for residents, with families expressing their gratitude for the support and respectful treatment their loved ones receive. At Garden Plaza at Inverrary, the staff are described as kind and caring, while at John Knox Vill ...
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Fort Lauderdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Lauderdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Lauderdale, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Lauderdale, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Lauderdale, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
46.4%
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