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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Okeechobee County, FL

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The cost of independent living in Okeechobee County is about $4,090 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 118 options. Read 1670 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: 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: 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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Caring memory care facility. Allows us to bring our dogs to visit. Had a beautiful holiday party with great entertainment for two hours. Dancing, singing so fun. He likes the food and is happy. Has made...
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.
Broadmoor Assisted Living is an assisted living community conveniently located in the stunning and breathtakingly beautiful Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. Not only is Fort Pierce the county seat of St. Lucie County, but it was awarded the 2005 City of Excellence. It is a great place for...
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.
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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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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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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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....
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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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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.
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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.
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, 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.
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.
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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.
A large private home which offers assisted living to your loved ones. It is an Alternative to a Nursing home with all of the comforts of a home including a large fenced yard. It has a European Flare offering large spacious rooms and very caring staff.Offering "What are they doing now!!" from...
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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: 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 Okeechobee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Okeechobee County is $4,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $2,506 per month.

Independent living costs in Okeechobee County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Okeechobee County, FL
$4,090/mo
$4,312/mo

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

Okeechobee County, FL
$4,090/mo
$4,204/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,381/mo
Independent Living
$4,090/mo

Independent living costs in Okeechobee County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,613/mo
Studio
$4,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,414/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,115/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,414/mo

Senior living costs in Okeechobee 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: Okeechobee County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOkeechobee County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,090/mo$4,204/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,761/mo$4,086/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,381/mo$4,532/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Okeechobee County, FL:$4,090/mo
Florida:$4,204/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Okeechobee County, FL:$3,761/mo
Florida:$4,086/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Okeechobee County, FL:$4,381/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Okeechobee County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Okeechobee 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
Okeechobee County, FL$3,641/mo$3,636/mo+0.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Okeechobee County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,641/mo
2023 average cost:$3,636/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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 Okeechobee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Okeechobee County

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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Okeechobee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okeechobee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Okeechobee County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Oaks of Okeechobee, The Sovana at Stuart and Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Okeechobee County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 118 independent living facilities near Okeechobee County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Okeechobee County, Florida are Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living, Grand Villa of Palm Bay and The Gardens of Port St Lucie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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