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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Virginia Gardens, FL
The cost of independent living in Virginia Gardens is about $3,627 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 116 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 Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Kendall.
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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.
Maggie's Retirement Home #1Maggie’s Retirement Home #1 is located in the sunny, tropical climate of Miami, Florida. Spend time walking through our beautifully landscaped yard or enjoy the stunning gardening area. Miami has a number of benefits for its residents, including relaxing beaches,...
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Epworth Village is very clean and the staff is very friendly. Even the food is tasty, all of the soups are very tasty. I join my mother for lunch in their dining room a few days a week. I wish there were...
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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.
Epworth Village RetirementEpworth Village Retirement is a breathtaking assisted living community in Hialeah, Florida, where your loved one will be surrounded by numerous trees, soothing ponds, and a water fall, giving them a tranquil feeling. The well-landscaped land will have our residents feel...
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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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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.
The Contemporary, an independent senior living community, opened in November 2022 in Miami, FL. Our staff has over 35 years of combined experience in Senior Living, and each member has knowledge and experience in all aspects of management. The Contemporary is managed by Charter Senior Living, a...
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Our mother is 100 years old and has dementia. We (both daughters) work and were not longer able to care for her especially at night, so we had to find an ALF for mom. It was a very difficult decision to make...
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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.
Las Mercedes Boarding Home The Las Mercedes Boarding Home is located in one of the world's most beautiful cities, Miami FL. There are so many different things to do in Miami, which means a senior will never have to worry about being bored. Miami is right on the coast and supplies all of the fun...
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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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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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My mother has been to many places that should not be allowed to have their doors opened. This place is finally where my mother should have been from the first time she needed to be taken care off. The staff...
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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.
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, 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.
Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. Now, in collaboration with Baptist Heath South Florida, Belmont is breaking new ground again, offering a first-of-its-kind mix of hospitality and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My aunt was very happy here the final years of her life! My family had to make a very difficult decision because we could not provide for her the attention she deserved, and she could no longer live alone....
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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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.
Overture Dadeland is the epitome of innovative 55+ active adult apartment home living. Our community is a high-rise and our services are high-class. With a myriad of resort-style amenities like a soothing heated pool, zen-inspired yoga studio and a beautiful Skylounge, you will feel like 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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of independent living in Virginia Gardens, FL
The average cost of senior living in Virginia Gardens is $3,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miami, FL with an average of $3,600 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Virginia Gardens, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Virginia Gardens, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Virginia Gardens
Recent reviews for independent living in Virginia Gardens
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.
Cutler Bay Village in Miami, FL
5.0
During our loved ones stay of [dates removed] we were very happy with our experience. The owner [name removed] was very thorough and detailed with things they do and how things are ran. During the covid spikes and lockdowns he was very honest and straight forward with the families. This ...
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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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Virginia Gardens independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Virginia Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Virginia Gardens, 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 Virginia Gardens 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 Virginia Gardens 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
8.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Virginia Gardens 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 Virginia Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Virginia Gardens 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 Virginia Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
17.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living, Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood and The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Virginia Gardens, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 65 independent living facilities near Virginia Gardens, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Virginia Gardens, Florida are Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living and The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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