Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Florida

Silver Treasures at St Augustine offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Saint Augustine, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps their own living space; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the three care levels can accommodate changing needs over time because a resident may move to another level without leaving the community.

With 39 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Efren Antonio Abiad serves as administrator, and Meridian Retirement operates the community. A fitness center, library, media center, barber shop, beauty parlor, and salon or spa provide places for exercise, reading, media use, and personal grooming within the community, while the grounds border the Intracoastal Waterway marsh and include a lit walking trail with benches for walking and sitting outdoors. Rehabilitation services and a doctor on staff provide therapy and physician care through the community, and Veteran Affairs Benefits offer a payment option for a resident who qualifies. A Walk Score of 93 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Regal Palms offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in the Lake Avenue Northeast neighborhood of Largo, Florida. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Regal Palms has 225 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Medicaid is accepted, giving families whose savings may not cover a long stay a way to consider Medicaid payment for care. Richard Marc Lewis serves as the administrator, and Regal Palms is operated by Regal Palms Limited Parnership; pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them. A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Overview of Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living

Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community services in Sanford, Florida. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident whose needs grow to change care without leaving. The community has 132 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments available.

Rates start at $3,285 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting. Respite care and short term stays can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs time away, while in community physical therapy provides rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. A swimming pool, salon and spa, and restaurant dining with menus created by executive chefs give residents on site options for recreation, personal care, and meals.

Geriatric primary care, a health clinic, spiritual activities, classes, games, crafts, and monthly events are also available. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet. Bahama Bay Club operates the community, which is administered by Richard Cory Shenk, and the range of care levels may make Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living a good fit for someone planning for changing needs over time.

Overview of Lexington Place

Lexington Place offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living is designed for private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and having several care levels can accommodate a resident whose needs change over time.

Lexington Place has 115 beds. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, giving a resident or couple a layout that matches how they want to live. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

The area has a Walk Score of 62, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Payment options include insurance and or HMO plans and Veterans Affairs benefits.

Sean Boone serves as administrator, and Concordis Alf Nsb operates the community. A salon and fitness center give residents places for personal grooming and exercise within the community. Respite care and short term stays provide temporary residential support when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while rehabilitation services and short term rehab accommodate rehabilitative care for a limited stay.

Operated by Crp Preserve Palm Aire, LLC, The Preserve at Palm-Aire is a senior living community in the West McNab Road area of Pompano Beach, Florida. Melanie White serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a mid-rise building with 190 beds. It has served the area for 13 years and features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences ranging from about 255 to 1,015 square feet.

Residents can move between independent living, assisted living, and memory care without leaving the community as their needs change. Daily life includes a full calendar of activities with arts and crafts, cooking classes, gardening, music programs, yoga, organized outings, and social events. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are offered here. The home is a pet-friendly environment.

Staff members speak Creole, English, French, Sign Language, and Spanish, helping residents and families from diferent background to communicate more comfortably. Holy Cross Hospital is about 3.73 miles away, providing convenient access to nearby medical care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 42. Some nearby errands can be completed on foot, while most outings require a car.

State inspections have included periods with no cited issues. Earlier reviews focused on physical plant safety, resident supervision, staff training, and emergency preparedness. Families touring The Preserve at Palm-Aire should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

Overview of Symphony at Delray Beach

Symphony at Delray Beach provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Delray Beach, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident lives in a private room; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, and Symphony at Delray Beach may be a good fit for someone who could benefit from changing care while remaining in the same community. The home has 146 beds, with private rooms that give each resident a personal room rather than a shared living space.

A Walk Score of 61 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to complete some outings independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living there. Sophia Brown Rich serves as the administrator, and Delray Operator operates the community.

Overview of Lake Howard Heights

Settled in the scenic area of Winter Haven, FL, Lake Howard Heights is an idyllic senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living. A reliable care team is available all day to supervise residents’ well-being and offer them assistance with their daily living activities. Residents’ living experience is enhanced by well-appointed accommodations, including studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments.

A talented chef curates a great selection of restaurant-style meals based on residents’ dietary needs, feedback, and preferences for a delectable dining experience. Every day is filled with meaningful activities, events, and gatherings for a fun and exciting lifestyle. At Lake Howard Heights, residents have access to amenities, services, and programs they need to maintain their overall well-being.

Westminster Palms in Historic Old Northeast St. Petersburg embodies a vision of active senior living immersed in arts, culture, and natural beauty. The community offers spacious residences with stunning views, fabulous amenities, and an enriched lifestyle through the My W Life program. Residents enjoy exclusive benefits at local attractions like the Museum of Fine Arts, complemented by state-of-the-art fitness facilities, dining options, and a vibrant schedule of resident events.

Amidst St. Petersburg’s cultural renaissance, Westminster Palms invites residents to embrace an enriching lifestyle. It features wellness programs, restaurant-style dining, and lifelong learning opportunities. With a prime location near museums, parks, and dining districts, residents have endless opportunities to explore and engage in the vibrant surroundings of Historic Old Northeast.

Overview of The Barrington

The Barrington offers assisted living and independent living in Largo, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident who wants independent living now and a path to assisted living if daily needs grow, without leaving the community.

The community has 95 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing options. A two bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 62 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Residents can use a salon and spa for personal grooming without arranging an off site visit. A fitness center and wellness programs provide places for exercise and organized health programming, while chef prepared meals and restaurant style dining offer on site dining options. Scheduled activities and outings give residents organized ways to spend time, and transportation allows them to join those outings without arranging their own ride. Pets are allowed.

Medicaid and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits are accepted. For eligible residents, those payment options may help cover care when personal savings are limited or when veterans or surviving spouses have applicable benefits. Jessica Sisti Lewis serves as the administrator, and GV Largo Opco operates the community.