Page 8 of Best Independent Living in Florida

Elia’s Home Care, Inc. has proudly served the Coral Gables community for 14 years, making it an exceptional discovery for seniors seeking a happy and fulfilling living experience. Unlike merely providing the essentials, Elia’s Home Care goes above and beyond to ensure that every day is cherished by its residents. The facility boasts impeccable cleanliness, delectable food options, and a team of dedicated professionals who maintain the facility’s high standards. The spacious and homelike environment creates a refreshing atmosphere.

In addition to offering assisted living services, the facility takes pride in its cutting-edge approach to memory care. Working closely with social and support services, they provide various payment options to assist families in covering costs through payment plans or referrals to relevant agencies. The well-trained staff at Elia’s Home Care ensures top-level care for all residents, including mobility assistance for those who require it. Living at Elia’s Home Care is like a breath of fresh air, where seniors can thrive in a supportive and enriching community.

The staff at Elia’s are bilingual and speak both Spanish and English.

Overview of Highpoint at Cape Coral

Highpoint at Cape Coral offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in the Caloosahatchee neighborhood of Cape Coral, FL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving among levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially.

The community has 110 beds. Michelle Grunsted serves as administrator, and Four Mile Cove Senior Living operates the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Residents have access to a heated outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, yoga studio, coffee bar, theater and activity center, providing on-site spaces for swimming, exercise, refreshments and activities. A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those errands.

Overview of Allegro

Allegro offers assisted living and independent living in Tallahassee, FL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since a move between levels can happen within the same community. Allegro opened in 1999 and is in the Killearn Estates neighborhood.

The community has 90 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care allows for a short stay, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can use a pool, fitness center, salon and barbershop, movie theater, and outdoor walking path for recreation and personal care on site. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community. David Schupack serves as administrator, and Kapg Tallahassee Senior Housing Opco operates Allegro.

Overview of Amavida at Lakes Park

Amavida at Lakes Park offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Fort Myers, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having all three care levels in one community may allow a resident whose needs grow to move between levels without leaving the community.

Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while the pool, salon and spa, outdoor dining areas, and outdoor fitness stations provide places for recreation, personal care, dining, and exercise on the property.

Dining includes a fine dining restaurant and casual dining areas, giving residents a choice between those on-site meal settings. Amavida at Lakes Park may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care, assisted living, or independent living while retaining access to other care levels in the same community.

A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands. Sheri Ann Robinson Francis serves as administrator, and Amavida Operator operates the community.

Overview of Harborchase of Boynton Beach

Harborchase of Boynton Beach offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Boynton Beach, Florida. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time. The resident may move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover, or manage another commitment.

The community has 160 beds. Restaurants give residents an on site place to dine, and Lori Rosario serves as the administrator. Harborchase of Boynton Beach is operated by Lotis Boynton ALF Operator.

The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Naples, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides a private residence without daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care types are available here. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom option can work for a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private space.

The community has 140 beds. The starting price is $1,995, although the available pricing information does not assign that amount to a specific care level. Financial Planning & VA Benefits is one of the community’s specific programs, giving residents and families access to those subjects.

David Gearing serves as the administrator, and Senior Care Residences Sapphire Lakes At Naples operates the community. The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes may be a good fit for someone who needs more than one care level in the same community, including a resident who may eventually need secured memory care or a family seeking short term respite care.

Overview of The Palace at Weston

The Palace at Weston offers assisted living, independent living and memory care in Weston, Florida. In assisted living, residents keep their own apartments while receiving help with dressing, bathing and medication. Independent living combines private housing with community services but no daily care, while memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. A resident can move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially.

The community has 352 beds, which means a larger resident and staff population and typically more programming. Housing choices include studios, where sleeping and living space share one private room; one bedroom apartments, which keep those areas separate; and two bedroom layouts that can suit a couple moving together.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100 and is considered somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives the possibility of handling certain nearby trips independently.

Zachi Shaham serves as administrator. Helen Homes Of Weston Development operates the community.

Overview of Brookdale Bonita Springs

At Brookdale Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Florida, the community exudes a sense of luxury and comfort from the moment you step into the marble-floored foyer, with a grand piano in the corner and floor-to-ceiling windows. This senior living community offers a vacation-style lifestyle with restaurant-style dining and amenities, while also taking care of the cooking, cleaning, and other daily tasks. Brookdale Bonita Springs is located just minutes away from the sugar sand beaches of southwest Florida, providing residents with easy access to the beautiful coastal setting.

The community’s staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to any emergencies, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families. The community offers both independent living and assisted living options. Independent living allows residents to trade housework for a new chapter in life, with access to fitness and wellness classes, social gatherings, and maintenance-free living. Assisted living provides residents with a helping hand from the community’s care associates, including assistance with personal grooming, medication management, and access to fun social activities.

Overview of American House the Palms

A charming community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care homes in Fort Myers, American House the Palms prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming communities in the city; its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.

American House the Palms is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets, an elegant dining room,  common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include rehabilitation, meals, activities, cultural events, and scheduled transportation.

Formerly known as Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate, The Glades at ChampionsGate offers a luxurious senior living experience with 114 independent living, 73 assisted living, and 36 memory care residences in the heart of Four Corners, FL. Known for its science-based memory training, powered by the UCLA Longevity Center and EngageVR virtual reality program, the community provides immersive digital experiences that help improve residents’ senses and cognitive abilities.

The Glades at ChampionsGate is committed to offering plenty of amenities and carefree living. Residents have all they need for an active lifestyle, including four eating options, a movie theater, a fitness facility, and a swimming pool. The community’s goal is to provide residents with interesting activities that are catered to their interests by providing Watermark University with award-winning programs and classes.