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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Santa Barbara Shores, FL
The cost of independent living in Santa Barbara Shores is about $3,917 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 84 options. Read 1388 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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My mother now lives at Vizcaya..... It looks like abeach resort. Just a walk across the street to beautiful beach access. Open sunny courtyard with tons of palms. Really pretty. I was amazed by the...
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.
Vizcaya by the Sea is a large assisted living facility that also offers optional nursing care. We are located in sunny Pompano Beach, FL right across the street from the Atlantic Ocean. Sea breezes cool and refresh our lushly landscaped outdoor common areas in a gorgeous tropical setting. We...
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What we like the most about Oasis Living Quarters is the location, pool, and friendliness. Also the easy access to outdoors from 1st floor entrance. We would recommend this community to other families based...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Oasis Living Quarters is a 278-apartment retirement community located on more than 18 acres of extensively landscaped grounds in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Our community caters to independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents.Our excellent location provides seclusion from traffic and...
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My Mother has advanced Alzheimer’s. She is well taken care of by [name removed] and others at Oasis at Margate. The staff is very responsive to her needs, especially the head nurse, Diane. They work well...
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.
Oasis at Margate Assisted Living Residence is unique amongst assisted living residences in the area. Large enough to offer all the services one would expect from a much larger community, but small enough to offer those services with a personal touch in an intimate, waterfront setting.Our assisted...
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My mother has been in the Caring Village Facility for over six years now. Honestly at 92, I don’t think she’d be around if it were not for her care there. Every time I go to visit I am so impressed by the...
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.
EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE TO A NURSING HOME!VIP Care Pavilion is a personalized, secured, family owned and operated Assisted Living Facility, specializing in the care of seniors with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders as well as mobility impairment. Owner Scott Colton and Alzheimer’s Advocate...
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We chose Colonial at Fort Lauderdale because I wanted a facility with both assisted living and memory care, and they provided that. The location is great, and the rooms are large and airy and have a large...
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.
Colonial Assisted Living at Fort Lauderdale is truly unique within assisted living communities located in Broward County, Florida. This newly renovated community has been featured in many design editorials and is competing for the nation’s best designed affordable assisted living award.From the...
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I picked this community because it is close to where his grandson lives, and that it had almost everything my dad was looking for.I would say dad is very happy. I would also say that my dad feels very lucky...
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.
Are you ready to embrace a whole new level of independence? Premier Residences in Boca Raton is the community where you'll find The Vital Elements that are important to living life to the fullest: Home, Wellness, Connection and Vitality.Enjoy the comforts of home complemented by the services of a...
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
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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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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.
Green Life is an assisted living community located in the animated and gorgeous Pompano Beach, Florida. With year-round good weather, and a dedicated staff, this is the perfect place to call home. Pompano Beach is a lively and energetic city with many wonderful shops, restaurants and...
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.
Royal Palm Senior Residence, located in Fort Lauderdale, has been under the owndership of Walt Noble, Inc. since 2001. Royal Palm, an assisted living facility, is staffed by excellent, experienced and compassionate employees.We understand the many facets of aging but most importantly, we...
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My mom was literally dying before I placed her at Treemont on the Park. She has now survived over 11 years there as a resident. It was the care and concern the staff has for her and the other residents. ...
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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We have been at HSH since February. The nurses there love my family member. It is like one big family. When I go in I say to each of the patients. They love the attention no matter who comes. Very clean...
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.
Home Sweet Home of Oakland Park is an assisted living community situated in the highly beautiful town of Oakland Park, Broward County, Florida. Our lovely community sits near the ocean and enjoys moderate temperatures all year long. Oakland Park is a great location for seniors and a wonderful...
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.
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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.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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.
Lakeview Retirement is located in beautiful Lenexa, Kansas, and offers a dedicated service for elderly individuals. With a warm and comforting atmosphere, Lakeview has become a leading Continuing Care Retirement Community. We offer one of the largest services in Kansas, along with an...
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.
Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida, home of the Praxis of Deerfield Beach senior housing community, has more than just Florida's near perfect weather. The neighborhood here is friendly, safe, and reputable. Public transportation is readily available to nearby parks, dining, shopping, and...
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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.
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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.
New, affordable, luxury living option!Live like The Golden Girls! UpsideHoM is the only fully managed, shared living option for active, independent seniors. Live in a beautiful 2 or 3 bedroom shared apartment in the heart of South FL in a vibrant, lively and amenity-rich apartment community....
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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.
Good Hope Manor is an assisted living community featuring a country-like setting in the middle of Oakland Park, Florida. Florida is known for its sunny days and warm weather allowing residents to spend a lot of their time enjoying the outdoors. The landscaped patio creates a safe haven 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.
Golden Sands Retirement Homes is an assisted living community located just outside scenic Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Cool ocean breezes mix delicately with warm sunshine and sand to make this area one of the most beautiful in all the world. Winter or summer, tropical fruit trees and palms rustle...
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.
Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted Living at Tiffany House is designed for seniors who desire residential living but require support with some activities of daily living such as medication reminders,...
Cost of independent living in Santa Barbara Shores, FL
The average cost of senior living in Santa Barbara Shores is $3,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollywood, FL with an average of $3,685 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Santa Barbara Shores
Recent reviews for independent living in Santa Barbara Shores
Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace in Lauderhill, FL
4.6
We chose Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace because I thought they had more to offer and it looked a lot cleaner. I just thought it would be a better fit for my mom compared to others we saw and it has turned out to be so. Mom has a studio and it works well for what she needs.
Courtyard Plaza ALF in North Miami, FL
5.0
We have had no complaints at all. They always send me pictures of her doing activities and they say she is very active. The staff are very good communication, they are always updating me and sending pictures of different things.
I would recommend Courtyard Plaza and already have.
Banyan Place in Boca Raton, FL
5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Banyan Place! The facility itself is nice looking, clean, and very well kept. The staff is friendly and professional, and the owner was easy to work with a big help throughout the whole process! It's been a bit of an adjustment for our loved ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Residents and families consistently praise the kind and attentive nature of the staff in various communities. For example, at Stratford Court of Boca Pointe, the executive director is hands-on and even leads a pool exercise group, while at Garden Plaza at Inverrary, the driver is conscientio ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Many reviews highlight the importance of quality food for residents' overall satisfaction. At Garden Plaza at Inverrary, the meals are described as tasty and there is a good variety to choose from, while at Five Star Premier Residences of Pompano Beach, the food is beautifully presented and ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Regular activities are a key feature of senior living communities, and residents appreciate the opportunities to socialize and stay active. At Veranda Club, residents make friends easily and there are plenty of activities to choose from, while at Garden Plaza at Inverrary, residents enjoy bo ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and maintenance are critical factors for residents' well-being and comfort. At Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace, the facilities are kept clean inside and out, while at The Preserve at Palm-Aire, the apartment is described as beautiful and well-maintained. Regular updates and r ...
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Affordability and financial transparency. Senior living communities offer a range of pricing structures, and affordability is a concern for many families. At The Horizon Club, the sales director is understanding and helpful in discussing available options and insurance coverage, while at Park Summit, the food and rent costs are reas ...
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Access to on-site health care and support services. Residents value the convenience and peace of mind that comes with access to on-site health care and support services. At John Knox Village Pompano Beach, the facility offers a range of services, including physical therapy and housekeeping. At The Court at Palm Aire, the lack of a nurse on ca ...
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Santa Barbara Shores independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Barbara Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Barbara Shores, 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 Santa Barbara Shores 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 Santa Barbara Shores 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
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Low / no sodium
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33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Barbara Shores 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 Santa Barbara Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42.7%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Barbara Shores 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 Santa Barbara Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Williamsburg Landing, Barrington Terrace and Grand Villa of Delray East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Santa Barbara Shores, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 84 independent living facilities near Santa Barbara Shores, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Santa Barbara Shores, Florida are Barrington Terrace, Grand Villa of Delray East and Grand Villa of Boynton Beach. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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