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The cost of independent living in Whittier is about $3,987 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 172 options. Read 2725 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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Photo of Family Extended Care of Sebring
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The staff treats each resident as a family member. Also the administrative personnel are so pleasant to deal with, they never make you feel like you have a dumb question. The facility is always clean and...
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.
Photo of Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven
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Such a welcoming, homey environment. They truly care about the guests living there. Activities are good and perfect for our situation as my mom moves into Medicaid. They are handling all the required...
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.
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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35 reviews
8.9
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All 5's with the exception of food which is a 4. To be fair, my mom's super picky about food. Staff was extremely helpful with our transition, they made the process easy during a very trying time.
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, on the Atlantic coast of sunny Florida, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings and anything else that you want...
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8.8
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I know they have activities and different things like that but unfortunately, my mother doesn't participate so I can't really comment on how the activities are. She rarely even leaves her room. I think it...
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.
A Great Backdrop for a Great LifeIf you live in the greater Palm Bay area, you have an exceptional choice for senior living right in the heart of West Melbourne. You’ll get to explore a new kind of senior lifestyle, as our staff takes care of the cooking, cleaning and typical household chores, so...
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8.7
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When it was determined that my mother needed to be placed in memory care, which was not an easy decision, Brookdale's assistance was greatly appreciated! I liked the fact it was the same staff which allowed...
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.
Live Life Well HereChoose our community for your next home sweet home and you’ll get to live life in a relaxed environment, letting us do all the cooking, cleaning and chores. You’ll have more time, and more ways to enjoy your retirement lifestyle. And because we have trained staff, including...
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Staff is very caring and communication is great. Best we found in the area and after seeing care, we feel we did make the best decision.
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.
Welcome to assisted living that is designed to WOW! Surrounded by farms and Lake Huntley, Balmoral Assisted Living is a community that is both serene yet urban. Nearby is an active community with plentiful opportunities for shopping, dining, historic outings, and fun excursions. Each day,...
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Their employees are top notch and how they hire such nice people is amazing. The reason I would not give them a 5 is probably typical of most Assisted Living facilities, but we have some issues with how...
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.
Sonata Viera assisted living provides compassionate and distinctive living for today's senior. Our Harmony assisted living offers a different brand of senior living, founded on an unwavering commitment to customer service and resident choice. Blending signature programming, technology, a...
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Staff were super friendly and helpful. In the short time my mom was there the experience was truly wonderful. The care they take in their residence is amazing.
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.
With programs not offered at other assisted living facilities; Excellence Senior Living, a member of the International Council of Active Aging, is a place where residents enjoy a high quality lifestyle. We provide proper care, security, life-enhancing programs, and activities in order to maintain...
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8.6
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I would rate all of them between 4-5. It's a good fit for our family members, they understand their needs and respond accordingly, the cost fits their situation, it is a kind and caring facility
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.
Forget what you thought you knew about retirement living – this is retirement living that will make you say WOW! Located on five lush acres of land, Spring Haven Retirement is a senior living community full of envious services and amenities. With a pool, hot tub, and beautiful views of Lake...
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The food is excellent, the staff is kind, the residents have their own apartments, there are abundant activities, a pool, walking trail, fitness center, and beauty salon all on-site. The facility has...
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.
Welcome to Discovery Village At Melbourne, a world-class senior living community located in the “Harbor City.” Strategically placed on U.S. 1 just across from the Indian River, we are just minutes away from Pinehurst Gardens and Harbor City Country Club Estates. Elevating senior living to a new...
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Photo of Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living
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8.6
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60 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is first the director is a super guy and really does care about the residents. That is a rare quality in those places. 2nd. It is super clean and open and inviting....
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.
Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is Sebring’s newest Independent and Assisted Living Community, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida.Our community opened on December 28, 2020Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is a 4 story Independent and Assisted Living Community...
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Photo of Greenwood Place
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8.6
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My mother is very happy there. We chose Greenwood Place because of the size of it. It's not that big and my mother is so confused that I thought she would not do well if the place was too big. I also chose...
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.
Greenwood Place is a premiere independent and assisted living community in Melbourne, Florida. Known as The Harbor City, the city of Melbourne offers all the conveniences and luxuries that come with living in a big city with a slower pace of life that its citizens love. Located halfway between...
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Photo of Zon Beachside
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We ended up getting our friend into Zon Beachside Assisted Living. It was a referral from another facility and we are very happy with it. Nurses are attentive, staff is super friendly and overall very clean....
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.
Beachside Living. Your Life. Your Way. Experience the lifestyle option at Zon Beachside. Conveniently located near walking paths and community parks. Providing an unmatched senior living experience with many apartment options available for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. Experience our...
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Photo of Salterra Senior Living at Melbourne
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8.5
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I went and visited my loved one at the community and they were happy participating in the activities. Salterra also has a variety of food for her to choose from. I was watching the restaurant staff and they...
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.
At Harborside at Melbourne we offer a choice of lifestyles based upon your individual needs. We provide Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Personal Care, Short W term/Respite Care and a Senior Day and Overnight Program. Whatever lifestyle you choose, you are assured of our most important...
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Photo of Brookdale West Melbourne
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22 Floor plans available
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We're very happy with Brookdale West Melbourne! We toured a lot of assisted living facilities before deciding on Brookdale West Melbourne. I left the decision up to my mom. She chose it because of the homey...
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.
Brookdale West Melbourne is an assisted living community in West Melbourne, Florida. West Melbourne is a fast growing community located on Florida's Space coast. Brookdale West Melbourne has an ideal locations near shopping, banks, medical providers and is only a short drive from stunning beaches...
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Photo of The Promenade
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They were/ are awesome. What we like the most about the community is that the attention they give to my aunt, the kindness they treated all of us with, it also is a very clean facility
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.
The PromenadeWhere healthy living and healthy aging go hand in hand!At The Promenade, our approach to senior care is focused on the individual wants and needs of each and every resident we serve. Here, you can shower on your own schedule, eat on your own schedule. Whatever your preferences, our...
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Photo of Sonata Vero Beach
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They have solid activities for the residents - they could improve on the quality of the food. We would absolutely recommend the community to other families - it's head and shoulders above other assisted...
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.
Everyone who lives at Sonata Vero Beach has led a unique life and experienced special moments worth remembering. That’s why we’ve redefined the care we provide to seniors helping our residents feel as much like themselves as possible. Sonata Vero Beach is minutes from downtown Vero Beach, off...
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8.4
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The facility is very clean, well kept, the food is good. Management and staff are efficient, caring and very helpful. Activities and transportation are available.
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT HAINES CITYWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Haines City, in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Haines City, Florida, Assisted...
Photo of Village Estates at Vero Beach
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Management is constantly updating and upgrading facilities. I also highly recommend: A Place for Mom.
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.
The rare combination of amenities, senior lifestyle programs, and attentive, personalized care and service makes for a senior living experience like no other at Village Estates at Vero Beach. Our community offers two, distinct living options, Active Independent Living and Assisted Living, both of...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Assisted Living
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8.3
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Staff has been mostly attentive. They definitely try and keep people happy and engaged. The nurses have been great. You have to be let in/out by staff and there can be a wait of 5-10 minutes plus before...
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.
Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Assisted Living: Putting More Living Back in the Senior LifestyleAt Celebration Villa of Winter Haven, we believe life should be joyful, engaging, and full of possibilities. For seniors who need a little extra support with daily activities—but don’t want to...
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It's a very nice place but really expensive. They also seem to be a little short handed at times. I toured it and was impressed.
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.
Spring Hills Hunter's Creek is an assisted living community in sunny Orlando, Florida. In addition to our regular functions, we are also a community of Alzheimer's support and care. At Spring Hills, our motto is 'Caring with a Commitment to Quality.' This motto reflects us in everything we do....
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This facility provides a clean and welcoming environment for my mother in law, complemented by a friendly and helpful staff that delivers comprehensive care to residents and keeps them engaged through...
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.
For good days and challenging days, there is always Life Enrichment.When you entrust our team to treat or care for you or your loved one, you can feel confident that we’re striving to elevate life each day. To encourage a positive attitude and to keep residents active and engaged, we have a mix...
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The staff has been amazing and very informative. My mother has met many new friends and has a welcoming group of people along with her ambassador. The apartment is very nice and the food is fantastic. We are...
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.
Located on Watersong Lane in Melbourne, Florida, our charming, home-like community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care living options all on the same campus.Enjoy the convenience of being close to local churches, medical resources and Duran Golf Club, while being tucked...
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The facility and staff are great and knowledgeable.. The people who live there are also kind and look out for each other which is also a plus.. Mom had an apartment with a balcony which was nice.. The layout...
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.
Photo of Family Extended Care of Winter Haven
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Fabulous facility! Staff are wonderful the management is the absolutely best they make you feel like home ,if your looking for a caring and loved place for your love one this will be your best choice 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.
The Hawthorne InnThe Hawthorne Inn is an assisted living community situated in the central Florida down of Winter Haven, Polk County. The lovely community enjoys mild temperatures year round, which makes it a great place to reside. Family members often enjoy visiting this region of the country...

Cost of independent living in Whittier, FL

The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $3,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avon Park, FL with an average of $2,849 per month.

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

Whittier, FL
$3,987/mo
$4,771/mo

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

Whittier, FL
$3,987/mo
$4,204/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,291/mo
Independent Living
$3,987/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,724/mo
Studio
$4,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,493/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,038/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,345/mo

Senior living costs in Whittier 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: Whittier, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhittier, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,987/mo$4,204/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,445/mo$4,086/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,291/mo$4,532/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Whittier, FL:$3,987/mo
Florida:$4,204/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Whittier, FL:$3,445/mo
Florida:$4,086/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Whittier, FL:$4,291/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Whittier, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whittier 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
Whittier, FL$3,729/mo$3,443/mo+8.3%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Whittier, FL
2024 average cost:$3,729/mo
2023 average cost:$3,443/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
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 Whittier

Recent reviews for independent living in Whittier

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.

Overture Dr. Phillips 55+ Apartment Homes in Orlando, FL

4.9
The community is well run and safe, this is a healthy environment, and it's just like a family and we take care of each other. They have a heated pool for exercise and are trying to keep going with social distancing activities. I would recommend this community to others

Grand Palms Assisted Living and Memory Care in Orlando, FL

5.0
My Mom is very happy here! Grand Palms seems to be doing a great job overall! It's a very very clean facility, the staff are friendly, the food is delicious, and they've got a lot of wonderful programs to keep the residents entertained. I can't say enough about how much she loves it, sometimes ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Grand Villa of Palm Bay, staff members are described as 'absolutely marvelous' and 'wonderful', and they go the extra mile to make residents feel welcome and comfortable. At Hidden Lakes Retirement Comm ...
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Variety of activities and social events. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at different communities. At Glenbrooke Senior Living, residents participate in activities such as 'senior rumba', ice cream socials, bingo, and crafts. At Windsor at Celebration, residents can attend movie nights, happy hours, and shoppin ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Several reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach, the facility is described as 'beautiful and clean', and at Shell Harbor Retirement Community, residents enjoy living in a 'resort-style' community with 'beautiful apartme ...
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Exceptional food and dining experiences. Reviews consistently mention the high quality of meals and dining experiences at various communities. At Shell Harbor Retirement Community, residents enjoy 'delicious' meals, and at Spring Haven Senior Living, the food is described as 'simple but good'. Staff members make sure to accommodate ...
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Social and inclusive atmosphere. Reviews emphasize the importance of a social and inclusive community atmosphere. At Glenbrooke Senior Living, residents appreciate the friendly interactions with their neighbors, and at Grand Villa of Palm Bay, new residents are welcomed with open arms, creating a sense of belonging.
Accessible and accommodating to resident needs. Communities are praised for their accessibility and ability to accommodate resident needs. At The Brennity at Melbourne Senior Living, some residents have noted improvements in their care, and at Gentry Park, the Gentry Park staff 'response immediately to any issues or maintenance quirks'.
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Whittier independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittier, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittier 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 Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittier, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittier, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of Narcoossee, Grand Villa of Palm Bay and The Club at St. Cloud are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whittier, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 172 independent living facilities near Whittier, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Whittier, Florida are The Addison of Narcoossee, Grand Villa of Palm Bay and The Club at St. Cloud. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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