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Overview of Covenant Village Care Center

Covenant Village Care Center offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Plantation, Florida, within a continuing care retirement community. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, and respite care gives a person a short stay while their usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Several care levels share one campus. That can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care settings does not require leaving the community. The home has 60 beds, and its 96% occupancy means most beds are currently in use. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, with the two bedroom option also suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Covenant Village Care Center may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels, including memory care and skilled nursing, within one continuing care community.

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St. Elizabeth Gardens

801 Ne 33Rd St B 213, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Overview of St. Elizabeth Gardens

Peacefully nestled in the quiet setting of Pompano Beach, FL, St. Elizabeth Gardens is a purposely built community that offers independent living. The community has 155 beautifully furnished and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort. Income restrictions are also utilized to ensure low-income older adults find the accommodation that best suits their budgets.

Cozy communal spaces and recreational opportunities are also provided to encourage residents to interact with their surroundings. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants and shops nearby. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its affordable and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte is a senior living community that offers a range of comforts and amenities to its residents. The community provides assisted living services, catering to the needs of adults aged 55 and over. Located just 40 minutes from Fort Myers and close to the Port Charlotte Town Center, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte offers residents numerous opportunities to connect with others, explore their interests, and pursue a healthy lifestyle. The community features a variety of amenities, including common areas with TVs, a gym, in-house religious services, a community dining area, game nights, and outdoor patios and gardens.

Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including studio apartments and semi-private rooms. The community provides scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping services. Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte also offers a Truewood Dining Program, which provides fresh and healthy meals prepared by the culinary team, catering to residents’ schedules. With its focus on superior care and life enrichment activities, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte aims to help its residents live life to the fullest within a comfortable and supportive environment.

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Avalina Senior Living

3003 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322
Overview of Avalina Senior Living

Bringing luxury retirement living to Sunrise, FL, Avalina is an elegant senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Experience a refined living experience in comfortably designed apartments backed with 24/7 nursing team availability. With personalized care plans, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and support that best meets their needs.

At Avalina, residents can embrace holistic living with a spectrum of activities, from wellness programs to social engagements, all designed to enrich the mind, body, and spirit. With routine housekeeping, transportation, and care services, such as assistance with daily living activities and medication management, residents live comfortably and conveniently. Residents indulge in gourmet dining experiences with delicious and nutritious meals catered to their unique dietary preferences and needs.

Starting Price $3,750/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Puerta Del Sol

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Hialeah, FL, Puerta Del Sol is a welcoming community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents have plenty of options for the best accommodation that fits their preferences, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community provides affordable housing costs for those 62+ with fixed income to help ease their financial burdens.

An onsite service coordinator is also available to help residents with additional services like transportation and many more. With its convenient location near a variety of restaurants and recreation sites, residents are guaranteed easy access to their needs and wants. Amenities include a community room, a computer room, a laundry room, and beautifully manicured gardens, making it an ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Springtree Senior Living

4201 Springtree Dr, Sunrise, FL 33351
Overview of Springtree Senior Living

Springtree Senior Living, in Sunrise, Florida, know that their residents matter the most. They offer independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care with tailored programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Springtree Senior Living provides peace of mind to families in the community.

$3,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of St. Joseph Manor II

Experience the best of your golden years at St. Joseph Manor II, a specially designed community in Pompano Beach, FL, offering independent living. 150 thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay. The community also provides income-based rents to ease financial burdens.

Residents gain easy access to a variety of recreational spaces and thriving local amenities, providing unending leisure and wellness opportunities. A community room with a kitchen is also available, ensuring residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Father Marquess-Barry Apartments

Ideally situated near Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Health System, Father Marquess-Barry Apartments is a distinguished community in Miami, FL, that offers independent living. Featuring 60 purposely designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, those 62+ have plenty of options to downsize in retirement. Among these 60 units, six are dedicated to those earning at or 28% of area median income (AMI), 48 to those earning below 60% AMI, and another six to those earning 80% AMI, to ease residents’ financial challenges.

Residents have easy access to their needs and wants with a variety of delightful local amenities and restaurants. With onsite literacy training, assistance with errands, and fun recreational activities, residents are encouraged to live actively and gain meaningful experiences. The community is equipped with a fitness center, a library, a media center, a package-delivery locker system, and an indoor mailroom.

Starting Price $1,274/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Buena Vida Estates

Buena Vida Estates is a continuing care retirement community in the Cannova Park neighborhood of Melbourne, Florida, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. Private rooms give each resident an individual living space rather than shared accommodation. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

Residents can use a pool, salon and spa, fitness center, chef prepared meals, themed parties, and scheduled transportation to appointments, shopping, and entertainment. An on site non-denominational chapel is available for chapel services. A Walk Score of 69 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

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Forest Trace Senior Living

5500 Nw 69Th Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33319
Overview of Forest Trace Senior Living

Forest Trace Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care and respite care in Lauderhill, Florida. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Four care types share one campus. Forest Trace Senior Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Starting monthly prices are $2,650 for independent living, $2,895 for assisted living and $3,295 for memory care. Each figure gives a family a care specific starting point for budgeting a placement. Housing includes studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, along with semi private rooms. A studio or one bedroom apartment suits one resident, while a two bedroom apartment can accommodate two people moving together; a semi private room is an option for someone comfortable sharing a room.

Walking trails through the 73 acre cypress preserve give residents an on site route for outdoor walks. The heated pool provides a place for swimming and aqua classes, while the yoga and Pilates studio supports those activities without leaving the community. On site physical therapy allows residents to receive therapy at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere.

Chef prepared meals include vegetarian, low sodium, heart healthy and gluten free options, giving residents meals that accommodate those dietary preferences. A private dining room supports family events, and outdoor dining offers another place to eat. Residents can also take part in gardening, book reviews, exercise classes, mentally stimulating games, arts and crafts, dance classes, live music and entertainment.

Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with a pet. Financial planning is offered as a named program for residents who need support with planning their finances.

$2,895/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Independent Living in Florida at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Florida. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 107The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90