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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mildred, FL

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The cost of independent living in Mildred is about $4,111 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 106 options. Read 1416 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: 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: 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: 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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Somerset House is located in the beautiful city of Vero Beach, FL. There is nothing quite as special as the lapping of water against sand, and families will enjoy checking out the beach while spending time visiting the seniors who choose to call our community their home.Somerset House offers a...
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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: 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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I am very satisfied with Dixie Oak Manor. Everything is just fine here. It is a clean facility. The staff are very nice. I am really pleased overall with the whole experience at this facility.
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.
Dixie Oak Manor is an assisted living community located in sunny Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida. Vero Beach is a beautiful coastal town and is part of what is known as Florida's Treasure Coast. Vero Beach is a quiet neighborhood with palm trees and oak canopies. It's a great place to...
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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 care from this community is excellent. The staff is caring and attentive. We like the menu and my mom is happy with the variety. They offer a lot of activities for the residents and my mom enjoys...
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.
Pelican Garden is an assisted living community located in the beautiful Florida town of Sebastian, Indian River County, about 15 miles north of Vero Beach, in an area known as the Treasure Coast. Our community is named after the Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge located just across the Indian River....
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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I moved my loved one here from another facility. The difference was like night and day. The people at Pelican Landing cared, they responded, and they really bent over backwards to make him feel welcome,...
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.
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.
Labelle Commons is a beautiful senior housing community located in the lovely city of LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida. This small and beautiful city is the perfect location to settle down in for any senior looking for the beauty of nature as well as the convenience of city life. Known as the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mildred, FL

The average cost of senior living in Mildred is $4,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $2,506 per month.

Independent living costs in Mildred, FL, vs. nearby cities

Mildred, FL
$4,111/mo

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

Mildred, FL
$4,111/mo
$4,204/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Mildred, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,455/mo
Independent Living
$4,111/mo

Independent living costs in Mildred, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,631/mo
Studio
$4,374/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,404/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,178/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,414/mo

Senior living costs in Mildred 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: Mildred, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMildred, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,111/mo$4,204/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,877/mo$4,086/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,455/mo$4,532/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Mildred, FL:$4,111/mo
Florida:$4,204/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Mildred, FL:$3,877/mo
Florida:$4,086/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Mildred, FL:$4,455/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Mildred, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mildred 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mildred, FL$3,611/mo$3,594/mo+0.5%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mildred, FL
2024 average cost:$3,611/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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 Mildred

Recent reviews for independent living in Mildred

The Cabana at Jensen Dunes in Jensen Beach, FL

4.3
It was positive but intake staff did not do a very thorough job making sure all documents were in order and when a DNR situation arose this created a crisis. My dad ended up passing away from Covid contracted during his stay - total time in Cabana was less than 2 weeks.

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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Brookdale Stuart

4.9
Brookdale Stuart is a smaller community so they can really focus on and get to know the residents. A lot of the staff has been there for many, many years which says a lot to me. They are so caring, kind and helpful, we definitely found the right place for our mother. They are truly angels on ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully renovated apartments. Residents and families praise the updated living spaces at various communities, such as The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard, where the villas are described as spacious and bright with generous kitchen and laundry rooms. The apartments at The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living even come equipped w ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and dedication of staff members at their communities, with many expressing gratitude for the long-term relationships they've formed. At The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard, residents speak highly of the responsiveness and hard work of staff, ensuring that issues ...
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Activities tailored to residents' interests. Activities are a major draw for many residents, offering opportunities to socialize and stay engaged. At Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living, residents enjoy participating in activities like bingo, chair yoga, and live music performances. Others, like Heron Point I ...
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Quality meals with dietary accommodations. Meals are a crucial aspect of daily life for many residents, and several reviews highlight the importance of nutritious, delicious food. At Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie, residents are pleased with the quality of the meals and the accommodations made for dietary restrictions. The chef at The ...
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Secure and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the sense of security and friendliness within communities. At Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living, the gated entrance and limited access to the back door provide peace of mind for families. Staff and residents alike are described as welc ...
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Accessible and convenient health care services. Many residents and families appreciate the availability of on-site health care services, allowing for ease of access and quick response when needed. At The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living, residents have praised the convenience of having health care providers come directly to their apartme ...
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Mildred independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mildred independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mildred, 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 Mildred 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 Mildred partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mildred, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mildred 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 Mildred communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mildred, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mildred 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 Mildred offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mildred, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
43%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.8%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sovana at Stuart, Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living and The Gardens of Port St Lucie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mildred, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 106 independent living facilities near Mildred, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mildred, Florida are Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living, The Gardens of Port St Lucie and The Palms of St. Lucie West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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