About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Golden Lakes, FL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Golden Lakes is about $4,978 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options. Read 851 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 Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach.

Golden Lakes Independent Living Facilities | 851 Reviews

Showing 63 communities
Last Updated: 12/4/25
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Oak Tree Gardens
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 Goldencare of Wellington
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 St. Mary's Assisted Living
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 Chatsworth at PGA National
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Lake Worth Towers
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 Villa Franciscan Inc
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 J and M 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 Golden Years ALF
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 Hibiscus Palace Assisted Living Facility LLC
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Crest Manor Assisted Living
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 A Paradise Home ALF III LLC
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 Seagull Place
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 Golden Lakes, FL

The average cost of senior living in Golden Lakes is $4,978 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lantana, FL with an average of $4,700 per month.

Independent living costs in Golden Lakes, FL, vs. nearby cities

Golden Lakes, FL
$4,978/mo
$4,964/mo

Independent living costs in Golden Lakes, FL, vs. state and national averages

Golden Lakes, FL
$4,978/mo
$4,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Golden Lakes, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,327/mo
Independent Living
$4,978/mo

Independent living costs in Golden Lakes, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,248/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,258/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,060/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,863/mo

Senior living costs in Golden Lakes 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: Golden Lakes, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGolden Lakes, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,978/mo$4,197/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,855/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,327/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Golden Lakes, FL:$4,978/mo
Florida:$4,197/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Golden Lakes, FL:$4,855/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Golden Lakes, FL:$5,327/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Golden Lakes, FL, over time

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

Golden Lakes, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Golden Lakes, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Golden Lakes 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
Golden Lakes, FL$3,218/mo$3,254/mo-1.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Golden Lakes, FL
2024 average cost:$3,218/mo
2023 average cost:$3,254/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Golden Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Golden Lakes

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 ...
Read more

Courtyard Gardens of Jupiter

5.0
I rate them 5 again, I still love them for all I did from the beginning. But I just wish we could find somewhere closer to Hobe Sound for the same cost as we were able through Courtyard Gardens to get her on Medicaid which was a help with cost of her living at Courtyard Gardens, but we would ...
Read more

Colliers at Greenacres

4.8
My mom is really happy with the care that she is getting here. The staff is very nice and helpful. She is offered alot of activities to stay active. The meals are good and she seems to be very happy with the variety. I would recommend the great care that is given here.

Golden Lakes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Golden Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Golden Lakes, 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 Golden Lakes 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 Golden Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Golden Lakes, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
10.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Golden Lakes 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 Golden Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Golden Lakes, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Golden Lakes 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 Golden Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Golden Lakes, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.3%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top