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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 $4,427 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 95 options. Read 1415 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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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.
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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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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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.
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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.
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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, 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: 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: 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.
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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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.
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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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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, FL
The average cost of senior living in Okeechobee is $4,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $2,539 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Okeechobee, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Okeechobee, FL vs. the state and national average
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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.
Heron Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care of Vero Beach
5.0
We have been well informed and feel as though Mom has received appropriate attention and care at HarborChase of Vero Beach. It's reassuring knowing that she is in good hands.
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
33%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
8.6%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.5%
35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.2%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.1%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.4%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Palms of St. Lucie West, 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 95 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, Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living and The Promenade. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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