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The cost of independent living in Santa Barbara Shores is about $4,095 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 121 options. Read 1551 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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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
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
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,...
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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.
Inn on the Park is located in prestigious Victoria Park, a quiet residential area surrounded by multi million dollars homes.  Private and semi-private accomodations are available in this 11 bedrooms/8 bathrooms bungalow emulating a quaint/homey ambience instead of institutionalized...
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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.
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We chose Fort Lauderdale Flagler Village because it fit our budget as well as the location.The apartment sizes at the facility are huge, new, and beautiful. I would give the staff members a 10 if I could. I...
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.
All locations are beautiful renovated buildings with amenities and with our dedicated concierge service where residents will have open access to dozens of discounted senior services for day to day needs. This is 100% independent living with no medical/memory or dining room services...
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Unfortunately my loved one was only here a short time, but I thought they did an excellent job during her stay. The staff were all very friendly and professional, and the facility itself was nice looking and...
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.
Located in Margate, Broward County, Florida, Livewell at Coral Plaza provides seniors with a caring assisted living community that is prepared to meet their memory care needs. This community offers a beautiful home for seniors. Those visiting our residents will find that Margate is a nice area 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.
St. Joseph Residence offers seniors of all faiths the independence they deserve with added attention they may need. Charmingly decorated and fully furnished apartments with private suites or private bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Each has an emergency call system and individual climate control....
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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: 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: 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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I had my dad over there for about 2 years. The facility and staff took excellent care of my dad during his end days. They were very caring and genuine during his stay there for him. I know that the building...
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.
Willow Bay at Deerfield BeachWillow Bay is a resort-themed assisted living community located close to the sunny coastline of Florida. We create an idyllic life for our residents, inspired by the warm sands of Florida, by combining personalized services with a high level of social interaction...
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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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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...
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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.
Villa Rio Vista is an assisted living community located in one of Fort Lauderdale, FL's premier neighborhoods in the heart of downtown. Located along the banks of the scenic Tarpon River and just minutes from all the entertainment of Las Olas, Villa Rio Vista is a beautiful, cozy assisted living...
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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
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.
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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.
All locations are beautiful renovated buildings with amenities and with our dedicated concierge service where residents will have open access to dozens of discounted senior services for day to day needs. This is 100% independent living with no medical/memory or dining room services...

Cost of independent living in Santa Barbara Shores, FL

The average cost of senior living in Santa Barbara Shores is $4,095 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollywood, FL with an average of $3,949 per month.

Independent living costs in Santa Barbara Shores, FL, vs. nearby cities

Santa Barbara Shores, FL
$4,095/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Barbara Shores, FL, vs. state and national averages

Santa Barbara Shores, FL
$4,095/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Barbara Shores, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,463/mo
Independent Living
$4,095/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Barbara Shores, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,973/mo
Studio
$4,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,924/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,020/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Barbara Shores 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: Santa Barbara Shores, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Barbara Shores, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,095/mo$4,200/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,806/mo$4,085/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,463/mo$4,532/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Santa Barbara Shores, FL:$4,095/mo
Florida:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Barbara Shores, FL:$3,806/mo
Florida:$4,085/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Santa Barbara Shores, FL:$4,463/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Santa Barbara Shores, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Santa Barbara Shores 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
Santa Barbara Shores, FL$3,546/mo$3,453/mo+2.7%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Santa Barbara Shores, FL
2024 average cost:$3,546/mo
2023 average cost:$3,453/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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 Santa Barbara Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Santa Barbara Shores

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.

Cura Living at Boca Raton

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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Colonial at Fort Lauderdale in Lauderhill, FL

5.0
We chose this facility because i felt it was a homey place, it did not feel cold and institutionalized. My favorite part about this facility is the people there. The workers are very outgoing and will help in anyway they can. My mom has no complaints about the food, I have never eaten there ...
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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 Forest Trace Senior Living, 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 repairs en ...
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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 Coastal Pointe Senior Living, the sales director is understanding and helpful in discussing available options and insurance coverage, while at Park Summit, the food and rent co ...
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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
24.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
10.5%
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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
26.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
37%
Anytime dining
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
40.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
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Five Star Premier Residences of Pompano Beach, Williamsburg Landing and Independence Hall Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Santa Barbara Shores, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 121 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 Williamsburg Landing, Grand Villa of Delray East and Barrington Terrace at Boynton Beach. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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