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My loved one is currently a resident at Advent Square and everything has been very good for her at this facility so far. The staff is kind and effective. The food is good and you can get specialty meals if...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
In Boca Raton, Advent Square is located in a quiet suburban setting, adjacent to the Advent Church and Advent School. Many times children from the Early Childhood and Elementary - Middle School visit our senior community. Advent Square is one of the few non-profit, faith-based communities in the...
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My family and I where so happy of the serve that my mother had from the staff Cherry oak. Prior to her going there she was depressed and alone. Her last 7years was the best years of her life. Thank You !!!
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.
Cherry Oak Palm Beach County is a senior care community located in the charming coastal community of Lantana, Florida, originally a fishing village. Small-town living with big city amenities, Lantana has an eight-acre beach with open picnic areas, four parks with tennis courts, shuffleboard and a...
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Sonata Delray Beach is a clean place, very friendly staff, they really care about residents. The food that they serve is very good. My sister looks forward to bingo and exercise class. I wish it wasn't so...
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.
Sonata Delray Beach offers personalized assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care options for seniors in Delray Beach, Florida. Our community is located nearby historic downtown Delray Beach, which was recently awarded 'Best of the Road—Most Fun Small Town in America' by USA...
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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.
Situated in idyllic Boynton Beach, our community helps you enjoy each day with gracious amenities, curated programs, and excursions to popular local attractions. Our community offers Residential Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.Elancé at Boynton Beach offers a warm environment filled with...
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The activities here were based at the site, they never had to leave. They had bingo, trivia, etc. This was great for my dad as he was wheelchair bound. It is a very active, in house facility. It was very...
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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.
Banyan Place is an assisted living community in the heart of Boca Raton, near the southern tip of Florida. The lavish assisted living community enjoys a 360 degree view of palm trees and tropical foliage, and is only a short drive away from the legendary Everglades. Residents of Banyan Place...
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Office staff, Jo, was friendly, helpful, and curious.
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.
Riverview House is a senior housing community nestled in sunny Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, FL. Regardless of whether you live in the area or plan on coming for a visit, there are tons of different activities for the entire family to enjoy. From making the trek to Disney to heading over to...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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: 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
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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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Most caring owner and staff...Small and comfortable. In days past, it was one of those Motels back in the 50's....Where the pool was...(in front of the outdoor rooms), is a large gazebo when I spend the...
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.
The Rustic Retreat Retirement Home is an assisted living center in beautiful, sunny Boynton Beach, Florida. The sub-tropical climate will have you feeling like you are in an exclusive island getaway filled with the best beaches in all of Palm Beach County. This city boasts a wide variety of...
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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.
All locations are beautiful renovated buildings with amenities and with our dedicated concierge service where residents will have open access to dozens of discounted senior services for day to day needs. This is 100% independent living with no medical/memory or dining room services...
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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: 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: 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: 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, 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.
At Anthology of Boynton Beach, this is your time to shine under the warming Florida sun. Our brand new community offers a boutique-style living experience with person-centered care that’s there when you need it. Each day is yours to enjoy any way you like, whether you’re playing a round of golf...
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Gulf Stream

Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf Stream

Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace in Lauderhill, FL

4.0
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.

Banyan Place in Boca Raton, FL

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Banyan Place! The facility itself is nice looking, clean, and very well kept. The staff is friendly and professional, and the owner was easy to work with a big help throughout the whole process! It's been a bit of an adjustment for our loved ...
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Barrington Terrace in Boynton Beach, FL

4.8
Friendly staff, beautiful, peaceful surroundings and great food. My Mom feels at home here and it is a pleasure to visit. We are very happy and I feel confident that my Mom is being well taken care of.

Cost of independent living in Gulf Stream, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Stream is $4,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsboro Beach, FL with an average of $3,828 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Stream, FL vs. nearby cities

Gulf Stream, FL
$4,164/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Stream, FL vs. the state and national average

Gulf Stream, FL
$4,164/mo
$3,913/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Stream vs. other types of senior living

$4,521/mo
Independent Living
$4,164/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gulf Stream, FL by room type

$3,749/mo
$4,673/mo
$4,979/mo
$5,746/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Gulf Stream over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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Grand Villa of Boynton Beach, Barrington Terrace and Grand Villa of Delray East are the top rated independent living facilities near Gulf Stream, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 59 independent living facilities near Gulf Stream, Florida. See the full list.

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