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The cost of independent living in Portland is about $4,809 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 86 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Destin, Santa Rosa Beach and Niceville.

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Photo of The Opal at Bluewater Bay
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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24 reviews
9.7
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24 reviews
5 star
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This is our first experience and it seems like a nice unit. With her being in respite care it's different than if she were long term. Overall very friendly staff and clean 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.
Our assisted living community, located in Niceville, Fla., a short distance from the white sandy beaches of Destin, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals,...
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Photo of American House Bluewater Bay
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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I have lived at American House BWB for 2 1/2 years and I pretty much love it here! The staff is friendly and the residents are ok as well. I really like all the amenities, food and social hour. [name...
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.
When considering an Independent Living community, you are choosing a lifestyle. With resort-style living for the active senior, residents live life by their own design. Our community offers condominium style living with a host of services and amenities along with an engaging entertainment...
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Photo of Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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It is such a blessing to be at Somerby. We need assistance with a few things. Everyone who works at Someby is always kind and helpful to both [name removed] and I.
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.
Imagine yourself in a sparkling new community that’s just minutes from the beach, shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants. That’s what you’ll find at Somerby Santa Rosa Beach. This community also features a partnership with the Sacred Heart Health System to offer a variety of health...
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Photo of Brookdale Destin
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55 Floor plans available
7.5
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36 reviews
7.5
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Business side feels very corporate with little local control, but some of the staff genuinely cares and is dedicated to taking care of the residence. Though there have been numerous staff changes, it's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
If you’re ready to enjoy life and leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then our community on Florida’s Emerald Coast, in Destin, is ready and waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences...
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I would recommend this community to others. They are cute condos and they are a perfect size and they have a balcony to enjoy also. Communication is good between the staff and our family. They keep us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of The Blake at Miramar Beach
4242 Photos available
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.
The Blake at Miramar Beach is a distinctive senior living community, offering unparalleled experiences in a luxurious and hospitality-driven environment. With a dedicated and tenured team, enviable amenities, and a vibrant calendar of resident events, we provide a unique space for growth,...
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Cost of independent living in Portland, FL

The average cost of senior living in Portland is $4,809 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paxton, FL with an average of $2,947 per month.

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

Portland, FL
$4,809/mo
$4,266/mo

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

Portland, FL
$4,809/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,393/mo
Independent Living
$4,809/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,456/mo
Studio
$5,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,226/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

Senior living costs in Portland 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: Portland, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortland, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,809/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,554/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,393/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Portland, FL:$4,809/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Portland, FL:$4,554/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Portland, FL:$4,393/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Portland

Recent reviews for independent living in Portland

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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The Opal at Bluewater Bay in Niceville, FL

5.0
My Dad was welcomed by friendly, caring, professional Staff! Everyone went above and beyond the normal to make my Dad feel welcome and wanted in his new apartment. I cannot thank the staff enough, from the contract and welcome with [name removed], to the wonderful, compassionate, professional, ...
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Watersound Fountains in Inlet Beach, FL

5.0
We are having a lovely time here. The staff is wonderful and responsive to our needs. They moved a trash room so I wouldn't have to walk so far. A nd helped us move in. I can't say enough positive comments about Watersound!

Portland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
83.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
83.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
83.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
83.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.4%
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