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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Okeechobee, FL

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The cost of independent living in Okeechobee is about $4,450 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 113 options. Read 1602 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: 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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I had the privilege of meeting [name removed] and her team though my mom who lived at this facility for 3 years. This is one of the best place anyone or their love one could spend their senior years. The...
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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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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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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Photo of Nature's Edge
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.
Photo of Divine Senior Care
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.
Divine Senior CareDivine Senior Care is an assisted living community located in the city of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. Divine Senior Care provides the memory care services that some seniors need in a community that is beautiful and comfortable. The city of Fort Pierce has much to...
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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.
Situated in the stunning Fort Pierce, Florida, Academy Assisted Living Community is the perfect choice for your new home. Known as the 'Sunrise City', Fort Pierce is a vibrant community with an exquisite harbor front that has a state of the art marina. There is also a fantastic library, golf...
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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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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...
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My mother lived her for 30 years and she used to have a lot of friends, but by the time she moved out everyone had moved on. You really need to have a car, and she couldn't drive, so we had to move her out.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Okeechobee, FL

The average cost of senior living in Okeechobee is $4,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $2,506 per month.

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

Okeechobee, FL
$4,450/mo
$36,464/mo

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

Okeechobee, FL
$4,450/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,681/mo
Independent Living
$4,450/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,744/mo
Studio
$4,769/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,676/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,975/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,414/mo

Senior living costs in Okeechobee 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, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOkeechobee, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,450/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,085/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,681/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Okeechobee, FL:$4,450/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Okeechobee, FL:$4,085/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Okeechobee, FL:$4,681/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Okeechobee, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Okeechobee 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Okeechobee, FL$3,635/mo$3,807/mo-4.5%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Okeechobee, FL
2024 average cost:$3,635/mo
2023 average cost:$3,807/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
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 Okeechobee

Recent reviews for independent living in Okeechobee

Discovery Commons at Hobe Sound

4.3
I have been here for more than 2 years, and I find that the greatest assets to the Sheridan are it's people. I have been attending the new program "tech time", taught by [name removed]. She uses current technology to help me with my many issues from the cell phone to uber rides etc. This ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at the community. At The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard, the staff is described as going above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and well-cared for. At Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living, the s ...
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Beautiful living spaces. Several reviews mention the attractiveness of the apartments and communal areas in the community. At Addington Place of Stuart, new appliances, marble countertops, and fresh paint were noted as making a significant difference in the living experience. At The Brennity at Tradition Senior Livin ...
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Active social scene. Residents appreciate the many opportunities for socializing and staying engaged at the community. At Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living, several social activities, including games, dancing, and live music, are mentioned as keeping residents active and happy. At Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson I ...
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Personalized care. Some reviews highlight the individualized attention that residents receive at the community, making for a more comfortable and customized living experience. At Addington Place of Jupiter, the presence of Avanti Healthcare to provide in-home care is especially appreciated. At Hidden Lakes Reti ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a recurring theme in reviews, with residents expressing enjoyment and satisfaction with the meals and dining options at the community. At Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie, the care taken to accommodate dietary restrictions and provide tasty meals is particularly noteworthy. At T ...
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Peace of mind for families and residents. Many reviews mention the peace of mind that comes from knowing loved ones are well taken care of at the community. At Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly residents put families at ease during the transition process. At Lake Forest Park, the sec ...
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Okeechobee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okeechobee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okeechobee, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okeechobee, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Okeechobee 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Okeechobee, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okeechobee 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Okeechobee, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
46.4%
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Grand Oaks of Okeechobee, The Gardens of Port St Lucie and Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Okeechobee, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 113 independent living facilities near Okeechobee, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Okeechobee, Florida are The Gardens of Port St Lucie, Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living and The Palms of St. Lucie West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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