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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Miami Dade County, FL

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The cost of independent living in Miami Dade County is about $4,088 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 268 options. Read 2046 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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Miami Dade County Independent Living Facilities | 2046 Reviews

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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.
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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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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 International at Aventura offers exceptional, personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyles, in a brand-new community that feels like an oasis, perched in the heart of a vibrant, cosmopolitan locale. For pricing and floor plans visit our website... also... you...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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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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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This is certainly a pleasant place to be. There's good landscaping, it's not overwhelming, and the staff is very willing to help answer questions.
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.
Azalea Gardens gardens is a beautiful assisted living facility in Hollywood, Florida. We take pride in knowing that we provide the best environment for our retired seniors to spend their days happy and healthy. Our facility is less like a nursing home, and more like a resort! We provide an...
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My husband stayed for a long time in the Apollo Retirement Residence. I am full of gratitude for professional care and very good living conditions in this residence. The staff of Apollo Retirement Residence...
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.
Apollo Gardens is an assisted living community located in the sunny and bustling town of Hollywood, FL. The town of Hollywood is near Fort Lauderdale, and alive with all sorts of beach and outdoor related activities. Located in Broward County and home to about 147,000 residents, the airport and...
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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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.
Holiday Beach Retirement Home is an assisted living community located in Hollywood, FL. Our community is located near beautiful beaches. Hollywood is popular because of its beautiful beaches and is a great place to spend time with our loved ones. Holiday Beach Retirement Home is devoted to...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
Our goal is for each resident to feel at home and part of a social, friendly community that supports all aspects of their overall well-being. Merriment Assisted Living is designed with resident care, comfort, and enjoyment in mind.
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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.
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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...
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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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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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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Miami Dade County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Miami Dade County is $4,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miramar, FL with an average of $3,992 per month.

Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Miami Dade County, FL
$4,088/mo

Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Miami Dade County, FL
$4,088/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,380/mo
Independent Living
$4,088/mo

Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,043/mo
Studio
$5,582/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,053/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,090/mo

Senior living costs in Miami Dade 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: Miami Dade County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiami Dade County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,088/mo$4,200/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$2,904/mo$4,085/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,380/mo$4,532/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Miami Dade County, FL:$4,088/mo
Florida:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Miami Dade County, FL:$2,904/mo
Florida:$4,085/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Miami Dade County, FL:$4,380/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, over time

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

Miami Dade County, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Miami Dade County, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Miami Dade 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
Miami Dade County, FL$3,554/mo$3,499/mo+1.6%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Miami Dade County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,554/mo
2023 average cost:$3,499/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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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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 Miami Dade County

Recent reviews for independent living in Miami Dade County

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.

The Palace at Coral Gables

5.0
The Palace in Coral Gables is an excellent place to live. My mother has been there for five years. She just celebrated her 100th birthday and the Palace gave her a party that was the “best night of her life”. [Name removed], [name removed], [name removed] made all the arrangements to ensure it ...
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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.
Miami Dade County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
10.5%
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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.
Miami Dade County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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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
30.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
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