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We chose Colonial at Fort Lauderdale because I wanted a facility with both assisted living and memory care, and they provided that. The location is great, and the rooms are large and airy and have a large...
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.
Colonial Assisted Living at Fort Lauderdale is truly unique within assisted living communities located in Broward County, Florida. This newly renovated community has been featured in many design editorials and is competing for the nation’s best designed affordable assisted living award.From the...
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The family run Active Senior Living Residence is an answer to prayer for our family. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Every resident we spoke to say they are very happy with the wonder staff and surroundings. ...
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.
Active Senior Living Residence meets more than the basic needs of its residents. Our family has more than 25 years of experience seeing to your loved ones care and your peace of mind. We are family owned and operated. Our unique home provides a garden walk up setting for your relatives to enjoy....
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123 reviews
What we like the most about Oasis Living Quarters is the location, pool, and friendliness. Also the easy access to outdoors from 1st floor entrance. We would recommend this community to other families based...
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.
Oasis Living Quarters is a 278-apartment retirement community located on more than 18 acres of extensively landscaped grounds in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Our community caters to independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents.Our excellent location provides seclusion from traffic and...
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19 reviews
My mother has been in the Caring Village Facility for over six years now. Honestly at 92, I don’t think she’d be around if it were not for her care there. Every time I go to visit I am so impressed by the...
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.
EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE TO A NURSING HOME!VIP Care Pavilion is a personalized, secured, family owned and operated Assisted Living Facility, specializing in the care of seniors with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders as well as mobility impairment. Owner Scott Colton and Alzheimer’s Advocate...
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My Mother has advanced Alzheimer’s. She is well taken care of by [name removed] and others at Oasis at Margate. The staff is very responsive to her needs, especially the head nurse, Diane. They work well...
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.
Oasis at Margate Assisted Living Residence is unique amongst assisted living residences in the area. Large enough to offer all the services one would expect from a much larger community, but small enough to offer those services with a personal touch in an intimate, waterfront setting.Our assisted...
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My Mother has been in this facility for the past month and me and my sisters couldn’t be any happier the place is Clean the Staff is on point treatment of the patient’s is Extremely professional no Hypocrite...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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For those people able to socialize it's a very supportive environment. No where is perfect but the issues is our loved one too. My mother has dementia and she is getting worse. It's a great place.
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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The facilities are brand new & gorgeous. The rooms are more spacious. The staff is friendly & responsive. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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, 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.
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: 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: 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
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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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My aunt was very happy here the final years of her life! My family had to make a very difficult decision because we could not provide for her the attention she deserved, and she could no longer live alone....
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: 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: 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.
Overture Dadeland is the epitome of innovative 55+ active adult apartment home living. Our community is a high-rise and our services are high-class. With a myriad of resort-style amenities like a soothing heated pool, zen-inspired yoga studio and a beautiful Skylounge, you will feel like an...
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My mother has been to many places that should not be allowed to have their doors opened. This place is finally where my mother should have been from the first time she needed to be taken care off. The staff...
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.
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My mother has been to many places that should not be allowed to have their doors opened. This place is finally where my mother should have been from the first time she needed to be taken care off. The staff...
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.
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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.
The Contemporary, an independent senior living community, opened in November 2022 in Miami, FL. Our staff has over 35 years of combined experience in Senior Living, and each member has knowledge and experience in all aspects of management. The Contemporary is managed by Charter Senior Living, a...
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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.
The Contemporary, an independent senior living community, opened in November 2022 in Miami, FL. Our staff has over 35 years of combined experience in Senior Living, and each member has knowledge and experience in all aspects of management. The Contemporary is managed by Charter Senior Living, a...
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.
Cost of independent living in Miami Dade County, FL
The average cost of senior living in Miami Dade County is $3,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miami, FL with an average of $3,526 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Miami Dade County, FL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Miami Dade County, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Miami Dade County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Miami Dade County, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Miami Dade County
Recent reviews for independent living in Miami Dade County
Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace in Lauderhill, FL
4.6
We chose Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace because I thought they had more to offer and it looked a lot cleaner. I just thought it would be a better fit for my mom compared to others we saw and it has turned out to be so. Mom has a studio and it works well for what she needs.
Courtyard Plaza ALF in North Miami, FL
5.0
We have had no complaints at all. They always send me pictures of her doing activities and they say she is very active. The staff are very good communication, they are always updating me and sending pictures of different things.
I would recommend Courtyard Plaza and already have.
Cutler Bay Village in Miami, FL
5.0
During our loved ones stay of [dates removed] we were very happy with our experience. The owner [name removed] was very thorough and detailed with things they do and how things are ran. During the covid spikes and lockdowns he was very honest and straight forward with the families. This ...
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Miami Dade County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Miami Dade County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Miami Dade County, 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 Miami Dade County 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 Miami Dade County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Miami Dade County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Miami Dade County 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 Miami Dade County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Miami Dade County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Miami Dade County 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 Miami Dade County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Miami Dade County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Williamsburg Landing, Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Miami Dade County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 307 independent living facilities near Miami Dade County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Miami Dade County, Florida are Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living, The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care and Pacifica Senior Living Sunrise. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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