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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wild Island, FL

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The cost of independent living in Wild Island is about $2,989 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 394 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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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
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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Labelle Commons is a beautiful senior housing community located in the lovely city of LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida. This small and beautiful city is the perfect location to settle down in for any senior looking for the beauty of nature as well as the convenience of city life. Known as the...
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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, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Wild Island, FL

The average cost of senior living in Wild Island is $2,989 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,395 per month.

Independent living costs in Wild Island, FL, vs. nearby cities

Wild Island, FL
$2,989/mo
$2,506/mo

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

Wild Island, FL
$2,989/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Wild Island, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,776/mo
Independent Living
$2,989/mo

Independent living costs in Wild Island, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,870/mo
Studio
$3,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,890/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,143/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,890/mo

Senior living costs in Wild Island 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: Wild Island, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWild Island, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$2,989/mo$4,200/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,796/mo$4,085/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$3,776/mo$4,532/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Wild Island, FL:$2,989/mo
Florida:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Wild Island, FL:$3,796/mo
Florida:$4,085/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Wild Island, FL:$3,776/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Wild Island, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wild Island 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
Wild Island, FL$3,733/mo$3,949/mo-5.5%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wild Island, FL
2024 average cost:$3,733/mo
2023 average cost:$3,949/mo
Percent change:-5.5%
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 Wild Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Wild Island

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living in Port St Lucie, FL

4.9
Brennity was it hands down, I can walk there or bring the golf cart, that's how close they are! The proximity overshadowed any other benefits of other facilities we looked at. The only thing that I would suggest is to have a guide book or handbook for the resident to make acclimation to the ...
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Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living in Sebring, FL

5.0
We walked in having to make a hard decision on where to make my mom happy . [name removed] greeted us and the rest was history . My mom is moving in this month . [name removed] was kind compassionate and understood all my worries and concerns on leaving my 89 year old mom . [name removed] and ...
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Wild Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wild Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wild Island, 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 Wild Island 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 Wild Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wild Island, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wild Island 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 Wild Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wild Island, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.5%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wild Island 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 Wild Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wild Island, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22%
46.4%
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Water's Edge of Lake Wales, Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living and The Club at Lake Wales are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wild Island, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 49 independent living facilities near Wild Island, Florida. See the full list.
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