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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Canaveral Groves, FL

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The cost of independent living in West Canaveral Groves is about $4,751 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 157 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-in-law is in her second year of living at Shell Harbor, and my husband & I visit her almost every day. WOW - it truly is worry-free luxury living! Everything is clean and well-maintained, the...
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.
Shell Harbor, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Murrell Road in Rockledge. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2021! Shell Harbor will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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9.6
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9.6
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49 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
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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.
“CARING, PASSION, RESPECT in Assisted Living”, It’s what they do!Boasting 68 one-and-two bedroom apartments and studios, Cedar Creek offers the amenities of a booming community while maintaining the family friendly and personal atmosphere that draws so many to Merritt Island. “Upon becoming a...
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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34 reviews
9.4
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The staff at Alura is very attentive The common areas are usually clean except for when they throw a party, but then they clean it right up. The management is spot on great communication and very patient...
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.
At Alura Senior Living, we understand the challenges involved in moving yourself or a loved one into an Assisted Living or Memory Care community. At our brand-new location in Rockledge, Florida, just a few minutes from the cities of Cocoa Beach and Viera, our priority is to help make this...
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9.2
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22 reviews
9.2
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff are amazingly friendly. Campus layout is exceptional. Food choices and quality are excellent. Your help in finding and understanding the various...
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.
Palm Cottages is an assisted living and memory care community located just off I-95 in Rockledge, FL. The beautiful 5 acre campus has been carefully designed to enhance the natural beauty of the Florida landscape and to create an oasis for the residents to enjoy. Our community offers 8 home-like...
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Very nice, caring and helpful staff!
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.
Palace Retirement Home is an assisted living community nestled in beautiful Rockledge, Florida only minutes from Orlando to the West, Cocoa Beach to the East and Cape Canaveral to the North. Rockledge is a lovely place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends and family to visit. Our...
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Staff is very friendly. Food doesn't seem to be the greatest. Over all they are meeting my mother's needs. I would recommend it.
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.
Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Merritt Island, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents – both on campus and throughout the beautiful Merritt Island area. With designer touches throughout, you’ll enjoy...
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Our family has been very pleased with La Casa Operations. We absolutely love the manager and we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones!!!
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.
La Casa is nestled in Historic Merritt Park Place, surrounded by quaint gift shops, salons and restaurants. Come back to a simpler time where local business owners sweep their own stoops and share greetings with passers-by. Take a slow stroll down the street and just enjoy small town living. La...
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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: 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.
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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
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: 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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Cost of independent living in West Canaveral Groves, FL

The average cost of senior living in West Canaveral Groves is $4,751 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Cloud, FL with an average of $3,965 per month.

Independent living costs in West Canaveral Groves, FL, vs. nearby cities

West Canaveral Groves, FL
$4,751/mo
$4,590/mo

Independent living costs in West Canaveral Groves, FL, vs. state and national averages

West Canaveral Groves, FL
$4,751/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in West Canaveral Groves, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,812/mo
Independent Living
$4,751/mo

Independent living costs in West Canaveral Groves, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,763/mo
Studio
$4,787/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,641/mo

Senior living costs in West Canaveral Groves 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: West Canaveral Groves, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Canaveral Groves, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,751/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,242/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,812/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
West Canaveral Groves, FL:$4,751/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
West Canaveral Groves, FL:$4,242/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
West Canaveral Groves, FL:$4,812/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in West Canaveral Groves, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in West Canaveral Groves 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 West Canaveral Groves, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Canaveral Groves 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
West Canaveral Groves, FL$4,781/mo$4,760/mo+0.4%
Florida$2,853/mo$2,755/mo+3.6%
National$2,867/mo$2,806/mo+2.2%
West Canaveral Groves, FL
2024 average cost:$4,781/mo
2023 average cost:$4,760/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$2,853/mo
2023 average cost:$2,755/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in West Canaveral Groves

Recent reviews for independent living in West Canaveral Groves

Encore at Avalon Park in Orlando, FL

5.0
Living in Puerto Rico, it was important to me and my siblings to find a place that would provide the best care for my mother. Having her live at Encore has provided me with peace of mind while living overseas that mom is well-taken care.

Crescent Wood in Titusville, FL

4.7
I believe my loved one has been taking care well. The staff is great about delivering food and medication on time. My loved one is doing better since coming to this community. My loved one was able to move to the independent living. He has been participating in activities, it has been ...
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Victoria Landing ALF in Melbourne, FL

5.0
Of course the facility location and views are unbeatable, but the staff is also top notch. They truly care for their residents and always work to make sure every need is tended to in a timely fashion. The restaurant makes great food and there are more than enough activities to keep the ...
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West Canaveral Groves independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Canaveral Groves independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Canaveral Groves, 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 West Canaveral Groves 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 West Canaveral Groves partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Canaveral Groves, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Canaveral Groves 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 West Canaveral Groves communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Canaveral Groves, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Canaveral Groves 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 West Canaveral Groves offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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