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The cost of independent living in Gulf Stream is about $4,399 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 1554 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 Cherry Oak Palm Beach County
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8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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5 star
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My dad lived at Cherry Oak for eight years. Oh how I have seen it change over those years. But I am also so thankful for the staffs dedication to care for my dad and all the residents. We all know every...
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.
Cherry Oak Palm Beach County is a senior care community located in the charming coastal community of Lantana, Florida, originally a fishing village. Small-town living with big city amenities, Lantana has an eight-acre beach with open picnic areas, four parks with tennis courts, shuffleboard and a...
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66 Floor plans available
7.9
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104 reviews
7.9
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104 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
25%
3 star
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2 star
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[name removed] at the front desk is very helpful she helps with any questions I have and scheduling appointments. The Excutive director [name removed] is wonderful as well really changing the place for the...
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.
Welcome to The Meridian at Lantana, a Pacifica Senior Living community offering an inviting atmosphere and high-quality, resident-centered care to seniors in Lantana, FL. In both our Independent Living and Assisted Living programs, our residents will enjoy a rich lifestyle of comfort and...
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5 star
67%
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My mother has lived at Regal Park for 1 year and 3 months and it is with tears of appreciation I share. The staff is amazing and are true angels on earth. [Removed] a care giver in the evenings never stops...
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.
Oasis at Boynton Beach provides all residents with the care and support that they need as they go about each day. Our staff provide 24-hour supervision and care and they are committed to the well being of our residents.
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5.0
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13 reviews
5.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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I elected to come here because of the high rating at Delray Medical Center. This is the second rehab I VOLUNTARILY WENT TO. I fractured in 3 places thru a fall my upper left arm. Dr. [name removed]was 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.
This newly renovated, resort-style community strives to exceed expectations of what senior living looks like. From its attractive modern style to its luxurious amenities, Cascades at Delray Beach is designed for its residents to continue pursuing their own interests and passions.
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7 reviews
6.7
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7 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
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14%
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Such a Gorgeous home I have here at Harborchase of boynton beach. I made lots of new friends, always busy, love the nursing care, meals are excellent but most of all I love daily happy hour with the girls!
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.
HarborChase of Boynton Beach offers a luxurious and exceptional retirement lifestyle. Spacious apartments, generous amenities, and unparalleled hospitality and cuisine combine to make HarborChase of Boynton Beach the senior living experience you want and deserve. Conveniently located just minutes...
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I like living in this nice community. The community is clean and I like how. The menu is very good and I like the variety. They offer me activities like I like to participate in. This is a nice place to live...
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.
Brookdale North Boynton Beach is an exceptional independent living community for seniors in Boynton Beach, Florida. Our community sits on 17 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with gorgeous views of a nearby golf course, lakes and fountains. And we are conveniently nearby shopping and...
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3.0
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22 reviews
3.0
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22 reviews
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3 star
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The activities here were based at the site, they never had to leave. They had bingo, trivia, etc. This was great for my dad as he was wheelchair bound. It is a very active, in house facility. It was very...
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.
At Banyan Place, we take pride in the eagerness with which our caregivers provide 24-hour support for all our residents. We provide a kind supportive environment that encourages independence while offering exactly the level of assistance that each community member needs. This measured assistance...
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Office staff, Jo, was friendly, helpful, and curious.
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.
Riverview House is a senior housing community nestled in sunny Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, FL. Regardless of whether you live in the area or plan on coming for a visit, there are tons of different activities for the entire family to enjoy. From making the trek to Disney to heading over to...
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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: 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: 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, 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.
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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Most caring owner and staff...Small and comfortable. In days past, it was one of those Motels back in the 50's....Where the pool was...(in front of the outdoor rooms), is a large gazebo when I spend the...
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.
The Rustic Retreat Retirement Home is an assisted living center in beautiful, sunny Boynton Beach, Florida. The sub-tropical climate will have you feeling like you are in an exclusive island getaway filled with the best beaches in all of Palm Beach County. This city boasts a wide variety of...
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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.
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
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 Abbey Delray Health Center
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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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.
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.
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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, 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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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.
Our team at The Arbor at Delray go out of their way to create meaningful relationships with every resident we serve. Whether we're planning a trip to your old neighborhood or baking your favorite dessert, getting to know what makes you unique brings us joy and helps us provide more personalized...
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.

Cost of independent living in Gulf Stream, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Stream is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsboro Beach, FL with an average of $4,142 per month.

Independent living costs in Gulf Stream, FL, vs. nearby cities

Gulf Stream, FL
$4,399/mo

Independent living costs in Gulf Stream, FL, vs. state and national averages

Gulf Stream, FL
$4,399/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Gulf Stream, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,747/mo
Independent Living
$4,399/mo

Independent living costs in Gulf Stream, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,778/mo
Studio
$4,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,968/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,949/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,226/mo

Senior living costs in Gulf Stream 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: Gulf Stream, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGulf Stream, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,399/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,345/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,747/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Gulf Stream, FL:$4,399/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Gulf Stream, FL:$4,345/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Gulf Stream, FL:$4,747/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Gulf Stream, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gulf Stream 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
Gulf Stream, FL$3,437/mo$3,461/mo-0.7%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gulf Stream, FL
2024 average cost:$3,437/mo
2023 average cost:$3,461/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
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%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gulf Stream

Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf Stream

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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Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach

4.1
They don't do as much as you would like or go out of their way. Apartment sizes are good, but air conditioning sometimes doesn't work right. Prices keep going up we couldn't afford last increase!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Verena at Delray, where they are described as going above and beyond to create a nurturing environment for residents. Families appreciate the long-term relationships that have been formed bet ...
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Varied activities for socializing. Activities are a key feature mentioned in many reviews, with residents enjoying the wide range of offerings at communities like Advent Square and Verena. From card playing and exercise classes to musical shows and offsite outings, there's something for every interest.
Clean and updated living spaces. Reviews often highlight the importance of cleanliness in their overall satisfaction with a community, as seen in the comments about Landings at Gentry Park and Grand Villa. Residents appreciate well-maintained interiors, including their private apartments and communal areas.
Quality food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Verena and Carlisle, for example, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, making mealtimes a highlight of the day.
Opportunities for independent living. For some residents, the independence offered by communities like Abbey Delray South and Advent Square is a top priority. These communities cater to those who are still living independently, providing a range of activities and amenities to keep residents engaged and active.
Timely and effective communication. Clear and open communication between families and staff is crucial for ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Verena, for example, regular meetings are held with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
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Gulf Stream independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Stream independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Stream, 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 Gulf Stream 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 Gulf Stream partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Stream, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Stream 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 Gulf Stream communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulf Stream, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Stream 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 Gulf Stream offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulf Stream, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
46.4%
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Harbour's Edge a CCRC, Elegance at Lake Worth and Finnish American Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gulf Stream, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Gulf Stream, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gulf Stream, Florida are Elegance at Lake Worth, Williamsburg Landing and Finnish American Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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