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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Miami Dade County, FL
The cost of independent living in Miami Dade County is about $3,643 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 308 options. Read 1847 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: 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...
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.
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.
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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Our mother is 100 years old and has dementia. We (both daughters) work and were not longer able to care for her especially at night, so we had to find an ALF for mom. It was a very difficult decision to make...
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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.
Las Mercedes Boarding Home The Las Mercedes Boarding Home is located in one of the world's most beautiful cities, Miami FL. There are so many different things to do in Miami, which means a senior will never have to worry about being bored. Miami is right on the coast and supplies all of the fun...
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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...
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.
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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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
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
Located in sunny Hialeah, Florida, Modelo ALF is an assisted living facility that provides services including adult day care, respite care, and assisted living. Staffed with a team of professional, friendly, and caring people, we provide services specific to the needs of our residents 24/7. With...
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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.
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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Epworth Village is very clean and the staff is very friendly. Even the food is tasty, all of the soups are very tasty. I join my mother for lunch in their dining room a few days a week. I wish there were...
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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.
Epworth Village RetirementEpworth Village Retirement is a breathtaking assisted living community in Hialeah, Florida, where your loved one will be surrounded by numerous trees, soothing ponds, and a water fall, giving them a tranquil feeling. The well-landscaped land will have our residents feel...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Miami Dade County, FL
The average cost of senior living in Miami Dade County is $3,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miramar, FL with an average of $3,599 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Miami Dade County, FL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Miami Dade County, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Miami Dade County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Miami Dade County, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Miami Dade County
Recent reviews for independent living in Miami Dade County
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.
Cutler Bay Village in Miami, FL
5.0
During our loved ones stay of [dates removed] we were very happy with our experience. The owner [name removed] was very thorough and detailed with things they do and how things are ran. During the covid spikes and lockdowns he was very honest and straight forward with the families. This ...
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Miami Dade County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Miami Dade County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Miami Dade 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 Miami Dade 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 Miami Dade County 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
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Miami Dade 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 Miami Dade County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
16.6%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Miami Dade 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 Miami Dade County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.8%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.6%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Williamsburg Landing, Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living and The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Miami Dade County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 308 independent living facilities near Miami Dade County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Miami Dade County, Florida are Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living, The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care and Pacifica Senior Living Sunrise. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Miami Dade County
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