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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The cost of independent living in Fort Lauderdale is about $3,755 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 108 options. Read 1460 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, Independent 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.
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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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....
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.
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...
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.
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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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.
Golden Age Manor is an assisted living community located in Plantation, FL. Plantation, which has provided a beautiful backdrop for several well-known movies, is filled with natural beauty, an interesting history and an abundance of recreational opportunities. The city is comprised of friendly,...
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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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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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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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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...
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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: 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...
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
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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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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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All that was explained before my sister moved in was true if not better. My sister is getting engaged in The Lenox because everyone has been helpful,
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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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I chose it for her, it was a good quick local. Decent, affordable, and I am sure it is a great loving facility. The owner, she will definitely work with you. I talked to her myself, she is a very reasonable...
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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.
Finding a reputable and safe home for elderly seniors can be a daunting task, but at the Sheridan Manor Nursing Home, you can rest assured that your loved one will receive the best quality care in their home. Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, this nursing home has received a four star rating in...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At Covenant Village of Florida, you get more than a beautiful retirement community. You get the commitment of a financially solid national organization with a 125-year heritage.A 20-acre tropical oasis in a suburban setting, Covenant Village of Florida is just a dozen miles from the sandy shores...
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The staff is really friendly and very nice. It’s worth the money, but it’s still very expensive. My loved one doesn’t use a lot of the care services at this time, but the care services are being a good...
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.
Coolidge Palms Assisted Living ResortCoolidge Palms Assisted Living Resort is an assisted living community located in the city of Hollywood, Broward County, Florida. The resort is convenient to Interstate 95, minutes away from interstate highways, the Atlantic Ocean, picturesque beaches, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Unfortunately my loved one was only here a short time, but I thought they did an excellent job during her stay. The staff were all very friendly and professional, and the facility itself was nice looking 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.
Located in Margate, Broward County, Florida, Livewell at Coral Plaza provides seniors with a caring assisted living community that is prepared to meet their memory care needs. This community offers a beautiful home for seniors. Those visiting our residents will find that Margate is a nice area to...
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I am a private-paid very content resident at Nova Palms. I personally selected Nova Palms ALF in March this year with the help of a nurse friend after I learned to walk, with assistance, again from apparent...
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.
All locations are beautiful renovated buildings with amenities and with our dedicated concierge service where residents will have open access to dozens of discounted senior services for day to day needs. This is 100% independent living with no medical/memory or dining room services...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average cost of senior living in Fort Lauderdale is $3,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pembroke Park, FL with an average of $3,654 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Lauderdale
Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Lauderdale
Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace in Lauderhill, FL
4.6
We chose Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace because I thought they had more to offer and it looked a lot cleaner. I just thought it would be a better fit for my mom compared to others we saw and it has turned out to be so. Mom has a studio and it works well for what she needs.
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.
Banyan Place in Boca Raton, FL
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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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 Five Star Premier Residences of Plantation, residents are pleased with the update interiors and size of their studios. However, at Oasis Living Quarter ...
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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 Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace, the food is described as tasty and there being a good selection to choose from. However, at The Preserve at Palm-Aire, some residents ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Williamsburg Landing, Grand Villa of Delray East and Independence Hall Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 108 independent living facilities near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are Grand Villa of Delray East, Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living and Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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