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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ferndale, FL
The cost of independent living in Ferndale is about $4,140 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 218 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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9.6
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22 reviews
Staff are attentive, the food is good, many scheduled activities, transportation to medical appointments and shopping several times per week. They have various sizes of apartments to choose from based off...
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.
We believe that Orchard Heights Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe and secure.At Orchard Heights our management teams live...
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9.5
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19 reviews
My mom was in the hospital when I needed to make the decision to place her in an ALF instead of bringing her home. I had reached out to 3 facilities a week or so before, knowing the time was coming, but...
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.
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9.3
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27 reviews
The staff at Superior Residences is very caring and helpful to the residents. They offer excellent activities in memory care.
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.
Superior Residences of Clermont has provided exceptional service & care for the residents of South Lake County with both Assisted Living & Memory Care. Opened in 2003, Superior has been the Assisted Living of choice for over 10 years. Our community is located in the heart of Clermont on...
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8.9
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51 reviews
Alto Clermont is our third experience of assisted living in Clermont. The quality of meals highly exceeded our expectations. The in-house PT/OT is very convenient and a priority for my uncle. The staff is...
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.
Welcome to Crane's View Lodge! We are Central Florida's premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Our standards for these services and amenities are upheld by our dedicated...
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8.0
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4 reviews
We’re so glad that our mom moved into the Summit of Winter Garden. She was very nervous to leave her home but everyone has been so friendly and welcoming. She had been spending so much time by herself and...
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.
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7.3
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44 reviews
Recently, my wife's uncle was looking to move to the area and was in need of assisted living. As she's his only living relative, we were very careful in our search, and reached out and visited numerous...
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.
Welcome to Madison At ClermontSeniors from Clermont and surrounding areas such as Orlando choose our community for exceptional assisted living and memory care services.Vibrancy and charm are what separate Madison at Clermont from other communities. When seniors and their families visit us, they...
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Benton House is such a beautiful homey community, and it is extremely clean. The physical appearance right when you walk in is so warm and welcoming, everything is beautifully decorated. The community is...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Clermont the most desired in the...
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I love living at Golden Pond, I’ve been here almost 3 years. My Mother is here she is 96 and she thanks God every night for the Pond since 2014. My Sister-In Law’s Mother lives here since 2015. It is home...
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.
Golden Pond Communities opened it's doors to the Community in 1999. Additional building was required to meet the needs of the community in 2003. The Executive Director and the Community Relations Director have been at the community working together for ten plus years. Continuity of care is very...
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, 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.
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Cost of independent living in Ferndale, FL
The average cost of senior living in Ferndale is $4,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Horizon West, FL with an average of $3,861 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ferndale, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ferndale, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ferndale
Recent reviews for independent living in Ferndale
Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL
5.0
Cascade Heights is a great place! 25 years from now if it is still good, we may have to go here!
The staff is super friendly and awesome
Just walking around the place. You can see all of the people that live there seem very happy.
The apartments are fabulous, full kitchen. His mom actually has ...
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Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL
5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.
Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary Valencia
5.0
Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.
Ferndale independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferndale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ferndale 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 Ferndale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
60%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ferndale 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 Ferndale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
70%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cascade Heights, Spring Hills Hunters Creek and Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ferndale, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Ferndale, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ferndale, Florida are Cascade Heights, Spring Hills Hunters Creek and Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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