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The cost of independent living in Indian River County is about $4,200 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 155 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 Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fort Pierce.

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Photo of Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living
1616 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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51 reviews
9.3
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51 reviews
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35%
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The staff is amazing and the food is delicious. My sister had an issue with an open incision and the staff was instantly responsive. I love that they do "field trips" once a week. I am only a phone call away...
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 Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living offers beautiful elegance, undeniable charm and excellent care.The Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living in Florida offers Cottage Living, Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in a tropical setting on 36 acres of land. Our residents are...
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Photo of Village Estates at Vero Beach
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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8.5
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104 reviews
8.5
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104 reviews
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Management is constantly updating and upgrading facilities. I also highly recommend: A Place for Mom.
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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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.
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.
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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Indian River County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Indian River County is $4,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vero Beach South, FL with an average of $4,171 per month.

Independent living costs in Indian River County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Indian River County, FL
$4,200/mo
$4,305/mo

Independent living costs in Indian River County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Indian River County, FL
$4,200/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Indian River County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,313/mo
Independent Living
$4,200/mo

Independent living costs in Indian River County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,326/mo
Studio
$5,670/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,043/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,048/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,325/mo

Senior living costs in Indian River County 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: Indian River County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIndian River County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,200/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,679/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,313/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Indian River County, FL:$4,200/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Indian River County, FL:$3,679/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Indian River County, FL:$4,313/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Indian River County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Indian River County 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
Indian River County, FL$3,657/mo$3,660/mo-0.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,294/mo+3.2%
National$3,246/mo$3,158/mo+2.8%
Indian River County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,657/mo
2023 average cost:$3,660/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,294/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 Indian River County

Recent reviews for independent living in Indian River County

The Promenade in Sebastian, FL

5.0
I enjoy being resident of the promenade because the residents here are well take of and the staff is second to none, from the food to the activities. Beautiful courtyards and great customer service. Concierge is always friendly and helpful.

Pelican Landing in Sebastian, FL

4.2
After visiting 9 different facilities in 4 states and seeing what was available, we chose Pelican Landing for our mother's care. The quality and attitude of the staff is what made the decision pretty easy for us and we have been happy with our choice. There are always some little things ...
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Century Oaks in Melbourne, FL

4.0
My husbands aunt have been here since 2007. She started in the independent floor and sadly is now in the memory floor. The place have been through a lot of changes with management and nurses and occupational therapist, and aides , housekeeper , clerks/ secretaries all those years and our aunt ...
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Indian River County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Indian River County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Indian River County, 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 Indian River County 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 Indian River County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Indian River County, FLNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Indian River County 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 Indian River County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Indian River County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Indian River County 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 Indian River County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Indian River County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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